“Feliz Assalto”: Christmas romantic comedy becomes a hit on Netflix

The romantic comedy “Happy Heist” reached the top of the most watched films in Netflix this weekend, moving the global public. The production, set in London, premiered a few days ago and is already dominating searches by mixing romance, humor and a coup atmosphere Christmas with an agile pace.

The film follows Sophia, played by Olivia Holtwho tries to survive the end-of-year marathon while dividing his routine between two jobs. Exhausted and pressured by the holiday calendar, she seeks some financial respite by working at the traditional Sterlings department store.

The meeting with Nick, played by Connor Swindellschanges everything. Hired to modernize the store’s security system, he was never paid for the service. Their shared frustration creates an unlikely alliance between the two.

Tired of the petty boss who controls Sterlings, Sophia and Nick see a bold chance to get back what they consider fair. The plan involves robbing the store during the Christmas period, when the boss hides a significant amount of money there.

The closeness during the preparation of the coup reveals secrets, vulnerabilities and an unexpected harmony. The duo, previously driven only by indignation, begins to experience emotional conflicts that heat up the comedy’s narrative.

The film “Happy Heist” focuses on a mix of light tension, romantic humor and references to classic heist films. The elements maintain the dynamic rhythm and help to highlight the production amidst the number of festive titles that dominate the platform at this time of year.

“Feliz Assalto”: cast, direction and audience reception

In addition to Olivia Holt and Connor Swindells, the cast of the film “Happy Heist” includes Lucy Punch and Peter Serafinowicz, who reinforce the comic vein of the story. Directed by Michael Fimognari, with a script written by Abby McDonald and Amy Reed.

Netflix is ​​betting on the film’s commercial appeal to boost its end-of-year showcase. On IMDB, “Happy Heist” appears with a rating of 5.8, an assessment that did not prevent the title from becoming the new favorite in the catalogue.

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