Our Little Secret is an American romantic comedy film. The 1h 41m movie is directed by Stephen Herek and written by Hailey DeDominicis. It released on Netflix on 27th Nov. Does it have what it promises? Let’s find out.
Storyline
Avery and Logan have been best friends turned sweethearts since childhood, and their love seems eternal. But when Avery decides to move to London to chase her dreams, their story takes a dramatic turn. Fast forward nearly two decades, and the two unexpectedly come across each other at a festive family Christmas reunion. But there’s a twist. Their current partners are siblings! What follows next? Awkward glances, tangled saas-bahu type conversations, and the usual reunion chaos.
While their shared romantic history is anxious to rise to the surface, the big question is: can they keep it under wraps for three days?
Our critique
To think of it, Our Little Secret has the right ingredients of a charming holiday rom-com: childhood love, an accidental reunion, and the promise of drama. Unfortunately, the execution leaves us high and dry. Avery’s decision to leave Logan for London—a key plot point—is passed over so quickly that it feels unconvincing. Likewise, the reunion scenes could have been a good premise for rekindling the flame and adding sneaky cover-ups, but the film squanders these chances on inconsequential side plots and characters. The church or the cookie episodes, for examples, hardly add value.
Screen Performances
Lindsay Lohan as Avery gives it what she could have, but even her best effort can’t do the damage control of a weak script. Harding brings a touch of charm as Logan but isn’t given much to work with. Kristin Chenoweth, as the siblings’ matriarch mom Erica, adds some sparkle to a dull film, delivering the very few smile-worthy moments. As for the rest of the cast? They just fill the space or cause a distraction.
Overall opinion
Our Little Secret is like a Secret Santa gift – arouses interest due to the packaging but there’s nothing inside. The comedy seems forced and the drama is almost non-existent. The result? A rom-com that’s lacking both rom and com. Unless you’re a devoted Lindsay Lohan fan, this one can be skipped.
Our rating
