I kept thinking something wasn't quite coming through with the legitimate sentimental feelings of Christmas. It might be mis-casting with actors that don't have chemistry (I kept thinking what if Kurt Russel and Goldie Hawn were in the roles, how much more humble and regular their love struggle could be, more real). These two aren't bad, though, so it might have been a combination of lax directing style and a script that needed punching up. Too much seem like actors are struggling to be in a good mood, to be kind, to be real. Instead it too often feels preachy because the actors fail to relate the realness of their characters and their backgrounds. It could have worked. I'd like more like it, but done better, less fake sentiment and more real legit love in the lines.
Review of Operation Christmas Drop
