: For some, the film succeeds as a "deeply average 95-minute holiday movie" that hits familiar tropes like drunken parties, heated arguments, and disrupted traditions, making it a predictable form of holiday escapism.
: Many found the premise—a daughter trying to break up her widowed father and her high school "nemesis"—to be awkward and mean-spirited.
: Reviewers from Decider singled out Emilie Modaff for delivering the film's funniest performance, noting their ability to steal scenes even in a supporting "best friend" role.
“This missed all of the marks. It was so bad I couldn't stop watching. It starts strong with a couple of decent actors and the intention to be really funny, then veers into awkward, unfunny territory.” Rotten Tomatoes
“Oh, the utter bliss of a deeply average 95-minute holiday movie. There are few things like it. Christmas is Canceled checks every box you could possibly ask for in this category.” Decider Christmas Is Canceled (2021) - IMDb