Welcome back to The Movievaures! With the festive season in full swing, we continue our series on cheesy and feel-good Christmas movies. Last week, we kicked off with Twas the Text Before Christmas, a delightfully cringy holiday flick that brought laughs and festive cheer. This week, we’re diving into Our Little Secret, a film that’s a bit less cheesy but just as charmingly ridiculous. With an ensemble cast led by Lindsay Lohan, Our Little Secret delivers humor, drama, and a generous dose of holiday spirit. So grab your cocoa and settle in as we unwrap this second guilty pleasure of the season!

If you love holiday movies packed with quirky characters, improbable situations, and family chaos, then Our Little Secret is for you. The movie follows Avery and Logan, childhood friends turned exes, who reunite unexpectedly during the holiday season. To complicate matters, they’re both dating siblings from the same family. As they navigate the tangled web of secrets, misunderstandings, and over-the-top family drama, sparks inevitably fly. To avoid ruining the holiday festivities, they agree to keep their past relationship a secret. What follows is a series of hilariously improbable situations, from accidental THC mishaps at church to uncovering a family patriarch’s affair.

Directed by Stephen Herek and starring Lindsay Lohan, the movie has the hallmark of a Netflix holiday rom-com: bright, polished visuals and a comedic tone. Lohan’s performance is surprising, though perhaps not in the way you’d expect. While she brings her usual charm, some scenes feel constrained by the script and direction, leaving little room for her to shine. Ian Harding, on the other hand, is a solid romantic lead who balances humor and sincerity well.

Critics and audiences have had mixed reactions to Our Little Secret. On review aggregator sites, the movie received middling scores, with Rotten Tomatoes giving it a 37% and Metacritic assigning a 41/100. While some reviewers praised its campy humor and festive charm, others found the plot overly convoluted and the humor hit-or-miss.

Compared to last week’s Twas the Text Before Christmas, Our Little Secret is a slight improvement—but honestly, that wasn’t a high bar to clear. This movie made me laugh at jokes that were actually intended to be funny, rather than just laughing at the absurdity of it all. While it still features plenty of impossible plots and unbelievable character reactions, it somehow feels more polished. As expected, the movie wraps up with a simple, happy ending, which is exactly what you want from a holiday film. It’s not groundbreaking, but it’s entertaining enough to enjoy with some cookies and mulled wine.

Our Little Secret is a fun, festive rom-com that delivers just the right amount of holiday cheer and family chaos. While it’s not a cinematic masterpiece, it offers a feel-good escape perfect for this time of year. If you’re looking for a lighthearted movie to get into the Christmas spirit, this one is worth a watch.
What did you think of Our Little Secret? Do you have a favorite cheesy Christmas movie? Let us know in the comments, and don’t forget to follow The Movievaures on Instagram for more holiday reviews and updates. Until next time—happy watching!