'Silly and whimsical' Christmas movie which debuted with 'perfect scores' is now streaming for free

Netflix has just introduced the perfect remedy for the long, chilly nights leading up to Christmas. Despite its 'ridiculous' plot and Hallmark-esque cheesiness, critics and fans alike find it hard not to be charmed by this fanciful love story.

The film stars Lacey Chabert, a favourite from Mean Girls, making it an ideal watch for those who enjoyed other festive hits like The Princess Switch and 2022's Falling For Christmas, which starred Lindsay Lohan, a former co-star of Chabert.

Upon its debut, it received a flawless 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 11 reviews, although that has since dropped to a still commendable 88% at the time of writing.

While Hot Frosty may not appeal to the most hardened Christmas cynics, it is sure to bring a smile to any subscriber seeking some holiday romance and self-aware charm.

Chabert portrays Kathy Barrett, a widow and owner of Kathy's Diner, whose life begins to crumble around her following the death of her handy husband.

Her life takes a magical turn when she stumbles upon a snow sculpture competition in her hometown of Hope Springs, and a sexy snowman inexplicably comes to life.

Despite the extremely silly premise, many critics were won over by the knowing humour and charming performances from Chabert and Dustin Milligan, who plays the attractive snowman, Jack, reports the Mirror.

The Guardian remarked: "It's a sincerely stupid idea executed sincerely, with seemingly complete buy-in from all involved that yes, this is a movie about a snowman with abs. I'll take that type of brain freeze, for now."

"It's cheap and it's silly and it has a laughable premise that some people will mistake for terribleness. But it's also winking and whimsical," commented The Wrap.

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