Synopsis

During the Christmas holidays, Ian travels to Park City, Utah, to visit his estranged father and brings several friends along. The group's ski vacation quickly becomes complicated by romantic rivalries, unspoken feelings, sexual awkwardness, and family tensions. As friendships are tested and unexpected pairings develop, the weekend turns into an uneven romantic comedy about people struggling to decide what they really want from one another.

Factoids & Trivia

• The film was shot in Utah, including Park City, Deer Valley, Salt Lake City, Heber City, and the Canyons Ski Resort.

• It was released theatrically in the United States on April 16, 1999, through Lions Gate Films.

• The production was made by Laguna Entertainment, with C.E.O. Films also listed among the production companies.

• The soundtrack album was released on April 20, 1999, only a few days after the film's theatrical opening.

• The film received a strongly negative critical response. Rotten Tomatoes lists a 7 percent critics' score based on 15 reviews, while its audience score is notably higher.

• Its later reputation has largely been shaped by its status as an example of a late-1990s ensemble romantic comedy that received considerable attention for its recognizable cast but little lasting critical support.