Around this time of the year I roll my eyes at the movies playing on Hallmark Channel or Lifetime Movie Network... they are usually schlocky, have the exact same characters, and depend way too heavily on the "liar revealed" trope, and of course my parents love watching them all, to my chagrin.
I almost skipped out this one back when it aired, but I'm glad that I didn't. This one stands out to me because the writing is a bit unconventional for a Christmas schlock-movie. The main characters feel like real people, but with a bit of a flair to them that stand out. Henry Winkler in particular is a standout and his style makes this one a movie I look forward to watching. Brooke Burns is also very good at balancing the overstressed boss role with a loving mother role, and I find myself really appreciating her performance in this movie.
That being said, this is not a perfect film. It's got some flaws that keep it from a higher score for me, such as the cheap fake snow in some scenes, the standard camerawork, and average musical score. However, I don't think any of that means you should skip out on it. If you get a chance to watch this one on TV, give it a watch. You will probably be surprised!
I almost skipped out this one back when it aired, but I'm glad that I didn't. This one stands out to me because the writing is a bit unconventional for a Christmas schlock-movie. The main characters feel like real people, but with a bit of a flair to them that stand out. Henry Winkler in particular is a standout and his style makes this one a movie I look forward to watching. Brooke Burns is also very good at balancing the overstressed boss role with a loving mother role, and I find myself really appreciating her performance in this movie.
That being said, this is not a perfect film. It's got some flaws that keep it from a higher score for me, such as the cheap fake snow in some scenes, the standard camerawork, and average musical score. However, I don't think any of that means you should skip out on it. If you get a chance to watch this one on TV, give it a watch. You will probably be surprised!