Hot Frosty

 

Hot Frosty. Y'all, take a deep breath and understand that this movie is called HOT. FROSTY. Someone said, "Frosty, but make him sexy." And Netflix said, "Yes, please!" If not for the casting, I (Katy) probably would have skipped this one altogether. Fans of Schitt's Creek will recognize Dr. Ted Mullens (real name Dustin Milligan) as our titular Frosty. Our leading lady is played by the heir to the Toaster Strudel empire herself, Lacey Chabert. Lauren Holly, who many of my fellow millennials will know from Dumb & Dumber, is one of the top billed actors, but I don't remember seeing her face even one time, and I watched this twice for some inexplicable reason.

To truly enjoy this movie, you have to suspend all reality. The people in this movie do not live in the same world where you and I live. If you're looking for logic, reason, or really any kind of sanity at all, this movie is not for you. You will leave this movie with more questions than answers. So. Many. Questions.

Pros: 

• I laughed right out loud at least 5 times. Craig Robinson and Joe Lo Truglio are top tier comedic actors. Brooklyn Nine-Nine anyone? Dustin Milligan is a treasure. 
• So many of my favorite low-budget rom-com tropes are featured in this movie. Topless man with at least 12 abs, small town girl livin' in a lonely world, bright eyed optimism from at least one main character, seemingly insurmountable odds keeping the main characters from achieving true love when they are clearly destined for each other, and dropping the L word waaaaaaaaaaaaaay too soon.
• An original song from Craig Robinson mid-movie for no reason at all, as well as a duet with Joe Lo Truglio in the end credits.
• Two words: Makeover. Montage.

Cons: 

• The aforementioned lack of even a semblance of logic.
• Pre-magic Frosty (Jack in this movie) has nipples. I've never in my life seen a snowman with nipples.  
• The storyline is honestly so stupid. Like, so, so stupid.

I guess it's safe to say I liked this movie more than I hated it. If you're going to watch this one, consider yourself forewarned. I think if you approach it with the understanding that you can't ask too many questions, there is charm to be found. That's what draws me to these movies the most. Why not suspend reality for an hour or two and visit a universe where everyone gets a happy ending?  No matter how unrealistic the plot is.

Hot Frosty can be streamed on Netflix.