A Family Affair is a heartwarming film set throughout Christmas time that tells the story of Zara, played by Joey King, who works for a famous and kind actor, Chris, played by Zac Efron. When Chris fires Zara, he realizes his mistake and tries to win her back. In a surprising twist, Chris visits Zara’s house to apologize and finds her mother, played by Nicole Kidman, instead. The two have a heartfelt conversation and develop a connection. However, their relationship is put to the test when Zara walks in on them having sex, leading to a dramatic turn of events.

I thoroughly enjoyed the plot of this film, finding it engaging and entertaining. The movie’s first half had me laughing out loud, and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. The second half had a more serious tone, but the performances were still excellent. Joey King and Zac Efron had amazing chemistry on-screen, making their characters’ interactions humorous and endearing. I appreciated how the film explored themes related to filmmaking and acting, which added an exciting layer to the story.

This film’s plot felt slow, and I wish they didn’t lose the humor in the second half. I understood they were trying to be more serious, but I felt the film would have benefited from more comedy. I liked Nicole Kidman’s performance, but I felt like she lacked chemistry with her co-stars, and this made me wish there had been more chemistry between Efron and Kidman. I also had hoped for a few more exciting moments to happen throughout this film to add to the comedic value.

I recommend A Family Affair as a feel-good film with a charming cast. While it may not be perfect, it has moments of humor and heartwarming charm.