I received a surprising number of questions about this movie, so despite the initial misgivings I voiced last month, I went ahead and gave it a watch.
My brief, spoiler free opinion? It is bland, safe, unremarkable, and hollow. Script-by-committe Hallmark Holiday stuff. There's nothing overtly wrong or upsetting about the movie, but it's the kind of holiday drek that will leave your brain the moment you stop watching it. Yes, there is a genie. Yes, she is near to the central focus. Yes, Melissa McCarthy brings some energy to the roll.
But... It feels flat and processed, like a lukewarm slice of American cheese over dry toast.
Spoiler thoughts under the cut.


