Review

"Hanukkah on the Rocks: A Mixed Cocktail of Laughs and Latkes!"

Sub "When Dreidels and Cocktails Collide!"

Picture this: your favorite Hallmark holiday movies spontaneous combustion with an over-the-top cocktail party, and out tumbles 'Hanukkah on the Rocks.' This merry mess mixes menorahs with martinis, latkes with laughter, and a menorah mishap that rivals last year’s "Christmas Tree Catastrophe."

The film follows our hapless hero, Dave Steinberg, a quirky mixologist whose idea of a Hanukkah miracle is getting through a party without spilling Manischewitz all over his shirt. When his out-of-town celebrity chef cousin invites him to help cater a high-stakes holiday event, Dave finds himself navigating a recipe for disaster with all the ingredients of a Hallmark movie—and then some.

Think 'Home Alone' meets Hallmark holiday movies, with Dave as the accidental hero who uses cocktail shakers like others use nunchucks. The comedy kicks into high gear when Dave tries to impress his childhood crush, Sarah Goldstein, who's organizing the event. Spoiler: Nothing turns heads quite like unexpectedly setting a latke on fire.

The ensemble cast of quirky family members, who clearly escaped from an even kookier sitcom, adds another layer to the Hanukkah hilarity. Dave’s grandmother fancies herself a matchmaker, pairing humans like others match fine cheeses with wines—mostly to bewildering effect.

Laced with endearing chemistry, slightly exaggerated Jewish mother tropes, and enough comedic mishaps around the menorah to fuel eight nights of laughter, 'Hanukkah on the Rocks' is a must-watch. So, dreidel up and pour yourself something kosher—this movie is a festival of lights, love, and libations that even non-Hallmark movie fans will appreciate.

For those who swore they'd seen it all with classic Hallmark holiday movies, here’s your chance to sit back, sip an eggnog martini, and delight in a film where, just this once, the grilled cheese doesn't wind up on the ceiling. Cheers to mishaps and menorahs!