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In less than 30 minutes, Proudfoot guides the viewer through a narrative that touches on American history, mind-health issues, race, and gender politics

Events force best friends Mark and Lucas to have a day without using their phones, meaning no contact with Mark’s heavily pregnant wife Claire. But when Claire’s waters break, she cannot contact Mark and is rushed to hospital. Meanwhile Mark falls at home, suffering a back injury. With phone service restored, they reconcile in hospital as two becomes three.
In less than 30 minutes, Proudfoot guides the viewer through a narrative that touches on American history, mind-health issues, race, and gender politics
Overall, “Dark Fate” is a run-of-the-mill flick. Together, Reyes and Davis have excellent chemistry, but their characters’ story is nothing new, lacking surprise and deep emotion. During the middle points, the film drags considerably, and when the action hits, it feels consistently tight, eliminating the rhythm and fluidity of conflicts.
Dashing in December follows the tried and true outline of a traditional holiday romance, with a less traditional middle-aged gay couple as the film's romantic focus.