There seems to be some sort of unwritten rule in film production that movies about the holidays should go as easy on the senses as possible. It’s an understandable pursuit, as the ultimate goal of these productions is to provide mild feelings and seasonal reassurance, but a little more bite, or intelligence, is always welcome. “Our Little Secret” doesn’t lay on the Christmas atmosphere too thickly, but it does deal with yuletide reunions and family bustle. Screenwriter Hailey DeDominicis (making her debut) gets as far as a premise for the endeavor, creating a mess of relationships where everyone is a liar to a certain degree. It’s a set-up for devilish fun, but the writing sprints right into sitcom territory, presenting a series of lame, contrived conflicts and moments of humiliation. “Our Little Secret” doesn’t possess much energy, finding director Stephen Herek (who once helmed “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” and “Critters,” but most recently issued “Dog Gone” and “Same Time, Next Christmas”) putting little effort into the film, which attempts to coast on thespian charm and easily avoidable difficulties for the main characters. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com