Written and directed by Devon Ferguson, who stars in the film alongside Andrew Dunbar, two friends discuss the parameters of a threesome in an effort to save money on a Christmas gift.

The opening of Christmas Threesome gives off a kind of 1950s or 1960s style, especially with the use of the oldies font and music. It’s a great choice to set up this family friendly vibe before diving into a not all age appropriate discussion creating a nice contrast. However, there is something inherently accessible to its style, the writing feels very natural and relatable. Their entire conversation is perfectly organic, the comedy isn’t being forcefully injected, they’re not over-exaggerating, it just captures an everyday, funny moment.

One of the great things about it, which should really go without saying but decades of film have proven otherwise, is that it never steps into homophobic territory. So many comedies of the past, having this conversation about a two guy, one girl threesome, would immediately have had an offensive undertone, so it’s refreshing to see progress on that front. In the same way it brings through plenty of healthy masculinity, adding to the atmosphere but not cutting down the audience, it’s still for everyone. As well as being a nicely open, non-judgemental conversation. There’s also an interestingly growing tension in the background, almost a ‘will they, won’t they’ type air to their conversation.

The performances from Devon Ferguson and Andrew Dunbar match that tone of the writing, they’re both at ease and natural. They have a great chemistry and they’re fun to watch, helping the comedy rise and fall throughout the conversation. There’s a little bit of a competitive side to it which is a nice touch. Ferguson’s directorial style lets the focus fall on that friendship and the dialogue, it’s simple but effective. It moves with the flow of the conversation, particularly with the help of the editing, and there was a great choice of location which adds a superb backdrop, bringing everything together perfectly.

Christmas Threesome is funny and perfectly relatable, capturing that moment between friends of having a dumb, hypothetical conversation. There’s a simple, natural style to it, Devon Ferguson and Andrew Dunbar are effortless to watch, and it’s a good time.

Verdict: ✯✯✯✯ | 8/10

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