It’s a breezy watch. It doesn't overstay its welcome, moving through the calendar year with enough momentum to keep the "will they/won't they" from becoming stale. The Deeper Take: Safety in the "Platonic"

In a year where we were all stuck at home, Holidate reminded us that as much as we complain about family gatherings and awkward dates, we’d give anything to have a "plus-one" to share the chaos with.

Of course, the genre demands they break all three rules, but the film’s charm lies in its approach. It acknowledges that modern dating often feels like a performance we put on for our families. By "outsourcing" their intimacy to a contract, Sloane and Jackson inadvertently create the most honest relationship in their lives. Why It Works (Even When It’s Raunchy)