A Bad Moms Christmas

A Bad Moms Christmas has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Amazon Prime Video and Stan, and in the US on fuboTV and Paramount Plus Premium. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Mila Kunis sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, A Bad Moms Christmas earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate A Bad Moms Christmas from the crowd. Amy, Kiki and Carla – three under-appreciated and over-burdened women – rebel against the challenges and expectations of the Super Bowl for mothers: Christmas. And if creating a more perfect holiday for their families wasn’t hard enough, they have to do all of that while hosting and entertaining their own mothers. The chemistry Mila Kunis and Kristen Bell bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. It hit screens in 2017. The timing in A Bad Moms Christmas is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, A Bad Moms Christmas is a strong candidate. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Mila Kunis's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.