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Christmas Under Construction stars Jessica Lowndes and Daniel Lissing in a Hallmark-style renovation romance that first aired on Hulu in 2024. Eric and Andrea watched it together for Christmas in July, and they landed in two completely different places. Andrea gives it 3.5 stars. Eric can’t get past the trope he hates most in Hallmark movies. Here’s exactly where they split and why.

What You’ll Hear

•       Why Andrea calls Christmas Under Construction a surprise 3.5-star pick for Christmas in July, even though she’s usually not a fan of the trend

•       Eric’s problem with the movie’s emotional cheating trope, and how it compares to A Very Merry Mix-Up and It Was Always You

•       Why Jessica Lowndes’ performance surprised both hosts, especially in one raw breakup scene opposite Daniel Lissing

•       The random villain subplot that goes nowhere, and the one-room renovation that’s really just Christmas decorating

•       Jessica Lowndes trivia on her music career, and why Eric calls one of her past movies “her punishment for leaving Hallmark”

•       A first look at next week’s review: Mistletoe Murders starring Stephen Huszar and Catherine Barroll

Chapters

0:00 – Christmas in July & Christmas Under Construction Setup

4:00 – The Plot: Jessica Lowndes, Daniel Lissing, and a Reality Show Renovation

8:00 – Andrea’s 3.5-Star Review vs. Eric’s Biggest Complaint

13:00 – Standout Scenes, Low Budget Gripes, and the Villain Subplot That Went Nowhere

17:00 – Similar Movies to Watch 

Are you Team Andrea’s 3.5 stars or Team Eric’s one thumb down on Christmas Under Construction? Tell us in the comments.

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