Michelle Pfeiffer steals the show despite its cliché

AS A millennial who grew up loving the blockbusters of the late 1990s and 2000s, I was delighted to learn about the star-studded cast of Oh.

- KARISHMA DIPA

MICHELLE Pfeiffer plays underappreciated mother Claire Clauster in Oh. What. Fun.

What. Fun.From Michelle Pfeiffer in the lead of the new Amazon Prime Christmas movie to Eva Longoria, Chloë Grace Moretz and Denis Leary making appearances, this nostalgic lineup had me genuinely excited.

But not even this illustrious talent - which also includes a few newer faces - could save the film from mediocrity.

Sure, it offers some humorous and charming moments, and it's packed with relatable themes, but the production ultimately fails to leave a lasting impression. Pfeiffer (who is truly ageing like fine wine) is its biggest redeeming quality because, overall, we are exhausted by the predictable Christmas-movie formula and the reliance on a plot that lacks real substance.

Oh. What. Fun. centres around Claire Clauster (Pfeiffer), who lives with her husband Nick (Leary) in Houston, Texas. A dedicated housewife, Claire runs a tight ship, managing the household and caring for Nick while he operates his construction business.

It's the festive season - her favourite time of year - and the house is already drenched in Christmas décor as she prepares for her children and grandchildren to visit for the holidays.