New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve is another entry in the 'holiday ensemble' subgenre that suffers from the same issues as its predecessors. The film is overstuffed with stars, yet none of the characters are given enough screen time to be truly compelling. The plot is predictable, and the sentimentality feels manufactured. It is a film that exists primarily to capitalize on the holiday season, offering little in the way of original storytelling or character development.

It is a poor example of how to manage a large ensemble cast effectively.