The Merry Gentlemen
Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for The Merry Gentlemen!
This rom-com incorporates themost popular Hallmark Christmas tropesbut with aMagic Miketwist.
As Ashley puts on the show, she and Luke start to develop feelings for one another.
Ashley must decide her priorities at the end of this Netflix2024 Christmas movie.
The Merry Gentlemenpushes back against the false, stigmatizing belief that strippers arent actual dancers.
With the help of five men, Ashleys eponymous show raises all the funds to keep the business thriving.
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She thinks of their pressure as regressive, pointing out that she doesnt need a man to complete her.
As such, she puts up an emotional barrier towards him.
He also wasnt thrilled with Ashley because of Lukes past relationship inThe Merry Gentlemen.
Luke realizes over time that Ashley doesnt fall into his rigid and negative idea of a city girl.
Ultimately, Luke and Ashley get together not because they need each other.
However, Luke is more of a catalyst for a choice that builds throughout the entire movie.
Ashley realizes throughout the film that she misses spending time with her family and visiting The Rhythm Room.
She finds a love of choreographing and working behind the scenes in shows rather than just dancing onstage.
Does Ashley Own The Rhythm Room At The End Of The Merry Gentlemen?
However, the movie implies that she might take over the bar as an owner.
By the end of the movie,The Merry Gentlemencastdecides to revive the tradition, coming together once more.
Britt Robertson has also appeared in the holiday-themed moviesAbout Fate(2022) andMother’s Day(2016).
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