Festive Hallmark Style Movie ‘Champagne Problems’ Is Streaming No.1 on Netflix

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As December nears, it’s time for the usual wave of heartwarming, but often predictable, holiday movies. These films are perfect for those who enjoy a bit of sentimentality during the colder months. Surprisingly, a recent release has not only become the most popular movie on the streaming platform worldwide, but it’s also receiving surprisingly good reviews.

Let’s be realistic: this film isn’t expected to sweep the Oscars or even have a lasting impact beyond its current popularity. However, it’s starting stronger than many similar lighthearted holiday movies from last year, provided you’re okay with a familiar storyline. Here’s a quick rundown of what the movie is about:

Sydney Price, a rising executive, gets the opportunity of a lifetime: leading the acquisition of a famous champagne company. Excited about the negotiations taking place in Paris around Christmas, she travels to France hoping to finalize the deal. While enjoying a night off during the holidays, she meets Henri Cassell, a charming stranger who quickly makes a strong impression. However, their budding romance becomes complicated when Sydney discovers Henri is the son of the company’s owner. Despite the competitive atmosphere created by the owner’s son, Hugo Cassell, as he evaluates potential buyers, Sydney and Henri find themselves falling for each other, and their connection proves difficult to ignore.

If you need a quick break from all the sweetness, you can watch the movie trailer below and then come back – it’ll give you a chance to reset.

‘Champagne Problems‘ Is Exactly the Type of Movie to Dominate Netflix This Time of Year

Every year, Netflix tries to compete with feel-good holiday movies, often delivering lighthearted, predictable stories with attractive casts. While some critics find their new film, Champagne Problems, overly silly and full of clichés – and the title itself is a bit ironic given the story’s issues – most reviewers agree it’s a perfectly enjoyable way to spend a little over an hour and a half, even if it’s not exactly high art.

Isabella Soares from Collider calls the movie exactly what you’d hope for in a holiday film. Audience reviews agree, with one viewer pointing out that while the story uses familiar tropes, it executes them well – doing a good job with elements you’ve seen many times before.

The movie doesn’t have enough reviews yet for a proper score, but early reactions suggest it’s quite good – likely between 75% and 85%. That’s a strong result, especially compared to similar movies released recently. You should definitely check it out!

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2025-11-22 17:47