Wow! This girls got talent! Acting- check, Singing- check, Musician- check!!
Please have more movies with her! The cast was super talented and it was a nice Hallmark worthy storyline. Def a movie I'll be telling my friends to watch!!
14 Reviews
Watchable story and great singing
Jackbv12319 December 2019
My title pretty well sums up my take on this movie. The story is a little bit different than most of the ones we see this time of year, but also has many of the usual elements. (Snowmen, Christmas cookies.) There isn't a lot of tension or mystery, but it's watchable. Without Osnes' performances this movie is more like 6 stars.
I can't say there were fireworks between Laura Osnes and Stephen Huszar and I think part of that is because so much screen time is spent on other things. In this case, I was willing to accept that because one of the biggest other things was Osnes' music. I kind of like that her country music isn't loaded with Southern twang. I like the Southern accent, but it is refreshing to have something different.
There is a healthy dose of giving to others. The story treats it as a responsibility and a privilege.
I can't say there were fireworks between Laura Osnes and Stephen Huszar and I think part of that is because so much screen time is spent on other things. In this case, I was willing to accept that because one of the biggest other things was Osnes' music. I kind of like that her country music isn't loaded with Southern twang. I like the Southern accent, but it is refreshing to have something different.
There is a healthy dose of giving to others. The story treats it as a responsibility and a privilege.
Love Rescue Dogs
alelell14 December 2019
Can you please hire a Soldier to consult on Hallmark movies featuring Soldiers?
epd6323 January 2020
This isn't just about this movie ... but it is a common Hallmark failing. There are over one million American men and women in the US Army on any given day. They are in virtually every single US city and town. It cannot be too hard to find one. Can you please find one current or retired Soldier to give you a little technical assistance with uniforms, haircuts, military bearing, and basic procedures?
Pleasant homecoming
TheLittleSongbird4 August 2020
Hallmark has always left me very mixed with their Christmas output. They certainly do have their fair share of good films, but also quite a lot of average at best ones. Saw 'Homecoming for the Holidays' anyway for completest sake, but also because the title was heart-warming, the music was country-oriented (a style/genre of music highly appreciated by me) and Lauren Osnes is very talented at what she does. So actually expctations were a little higher than usual.
And on the most, those expectations were met. Is 'Homecoming for the Holidays' great? Not quite. Is it worth watching? By Hallmark Christmas film standards yes it is. Just for the record, there is no bias against Hallmark's Christmas output, but to me a lot of them are heavily flawed and it's beyond the predictability often seen with their films. 'Homecoming for the Holidays' generally though is among the better films of Hallmark's festive output.
By all means, it is flawed. A lot of the story is foreseeable early on and takes a while to set up. Like with too many Hallmark Christmas films, the music could have been used a lot less and been a little less over-scored.
Some of the dialogue is on the slightly banal side.
On the other hand, 'Homecoming for the Holidays' looks good. The scenery is lovely to watch, regardless of the authenticity, and complemented with style and slickness by the photography. The music is affectionately used and is not as too overused or intrusive as the music for other Hallmark films. The direction accomodates well but doesn't make things drag too much.
In terms of the script, it doesn't sound too stilted and most of the dialogue is not too cheesy or too saccharine, if it had more depth and wasn't as banal as it was at times it would have been even better. The story may be predictable, but more often than not warms the heart and has quite a lot of appeal. The characters are rootable ones and Osnes proves herself to be a more than competent actress as well as a great singer. She is partnered with Stephen Huszar, he appeals as well and they work very well together. The supporting cast do well too, if not quite up to the same level.
All in all, pretty good. 7/10
And on the most, those expectations were met. Is 'Homecoming for the Holidays' great? Not quite. Is it worth watching? By Hallmark Christmas film standards yes it is. Just for the record, there is no bias against Hallmark's Christmas output, but to me a lot of them are heavily flawed and it's beyond the predictability often seen with their films. 'Homecoming for the Holidays' generally though is among the better films of Hallmark's festive output.
By all means, it is flawed. A lot of the story is foreseeable early on and takes a while to set up. Like with too many Hallmark Christmas films, the music could have been used a lot less and been a little less over-scored.
Some of the dialogue is on the slightly banal side.
On the other hand, 'Homecoming for the Holidays' looks good. The scenery is lovely to watch, regardless of the authenticity, and complemented with style and slickness by the photography. The music is affectionately used and is not as too overused or intrusive as the music for other Hallmark films. The direction accomodates well but doesn't make things drag too much.
In terms of the script, it doesn't sound too stilted and most of the dialogue is not too cheesy or too saccharine, if it had more depth and wasn't as banal as it was at times it would have been even better. The story may be predictable, but more often than not warms the heart and has quite a lot of appeal. The characters are rootable ones and Osnes proves herself to be a more than competent actress as well as a great singer. She is partnered with Stephen Huszar, he appeals as well and they work very well together. The supporting cast do well too, if not quite up to the same level.
All in all, pretty good. 7/10
A Homecoming for the Holidays
JoBloTheMovieCritic15 December 2019
Meaningful Christmas movie plus Laura Osnes
phd_travel13 December 2019
I enjoyed the meaningful story dealing with a successful singer and her family with a brother in the service and a blossoming romance with another veteran. Many Hallmark Christmas movies feel boring and optional after a while. This one does not. Nice to see a close family separated by their jobs but close in their hearts. Like the part where she paid off her parent's house.
It's wonderful that Broadway star Laura Osnes is doing Hallmark movies now. A really superb singer and pretty and sweet too. Different story is refreshing.
It's wonderful that Broadway star Laura Osnes is doing Hallmark movies now. A really superb singer and pretty and sweet too. Different story is refreshing.
eh it's ok
jthong-1199315 December 2019
Sweet
adamjohns-4257529 January 2023
A Homecoming For The Holidays (2019) -
I have always been a fan of Stephen Huszar, even in some of his smaller roles, but he's starting to look as if he's unwell or something? Just occasionally when the make up hadn't been properly applied or the lighting wasn't right, he looked like he might need a good nights sleep. He was still incredibly handsome, but I worry about him.
In this film, playing the role of Matt, although he was clearly older than his romantic leading lady Charlotte (Laura Osnes), they seemed very good together. I liked the way that they got along so easily and their meet-cute at the beginning.
The veteran films have had a habit usually to be a bit too sentimental and forced, but this one got the balance perfectly. It was a bit soppy, but not in an unnatural way and only done to pluck the heartstrings, which it did nicely.
It was actually a bit of a crossover of the usual vet films and the country music ones and it worked really well. There was no one to dislike and nothing played too far. The music wasn't very stand out though.
If I had to make a criticism it would be that the breakdown of their relations was a bit lame, although I could understand it perhaps a bit more than others from this style of film.
I'd definitely watch it again, but it hasn't made the top of my list.
6/10.
I have always been a fan of Stephen Huszar, even in some of his smaller roles, but he's starting to look as if he's unwell or something? Just occasionally when the make up hadn't been properly applied or the lighting wasn't right, he looked like he might need a good nights sleep. He was still incredibly handsome, but I worry about him.
In this film, playing the role of Matt, although he was clearly older than his romantic leading lady Charlotte (Laura Osnes), they seemed very good together. I liked the way that they got along so easily and their meet-cute at the beginning.
The veteran films have had a habit usually to be a bit too sentimental and forced, but this one got the balance perfectly. It was a bit soppy, but not in an unnatural way and only done to pluck the heartstrings, which it did nicely.
It was actually a bit of a crossover of the usual vet films and the country music ones and it worked really well. There was no one to dislike and nothing played too far. The music wasn't very stand out though.
If I had to make a criticism it would be that the breakdown of their relations was a bit lame, although I could understand it perhaps a bit more than others from this style of film.
I'd definitely watch it again, but it hasn't made the top of my list.
6/10.
Kind of juvenile.
malachite-784325 December 2020
This one was okay. Nothing special.
I've never heard of the lead female but I guess she's well known from the stage.
Unfortunately, she's chosen to act like she's 13 whenever she sees the lead guy.
Way too many "Oh!" whenever she seems to bump into him, never mind that he always seems to be lurking right near her.
Also, absolutely no chemistry whatsoever between these two.
I liked the homes for veterans and the dogs for them, too, but even these great themes couldn't save this sleeper.
I won't be watching this again and now I'm suspect of the next movie what's-her-name will star in.
Oh well. Another typical Hallmark Christmas movie. *sigh*
Nothing to write home about
MickyG3331 January 2023
6.3 stars.
A woman (female lead) is a talented singer, songwriter. Her brother is in the military (doesn't really seem the type, he reminds me of a young Woody Harrelson, I swear they are related even though I can't find anything on it), her dad is ex-military, mom and dad own a business of some kind. The son is supposed to take over the business when he is discharged. There's another military guy, he's our male lead. Our female lead goes on to become a country music star (we learn this through a 1-2 minute slow motion sequence that covers a 3-4 year period of time showing her rise to fame). Now we are 3-4 years later, the military dude is out and searching for a job in finance, the female lead is now a big country music star and her brother is finishing his tour, and the town is basically unchanged. Now the main story begins. The two leads eventually fall in love, she sings and helps a fledgling female artist a bit, and gives a bunch of money to various people, he helps around town with some veterans program, the brother might take over the business or accept another job overseas, and the parents are going to retire. There is an ex-military friend who appears to have PTSD and other issues that plague military folk, and he has a rescue dog.
I have to say this: I feel for those military people who suffer. I understand it as best as I can, I've seen it first hand. Now for the rest of my review...
The movie was not anything special, and I bet most people would agree. The reason I suspect this is that there are only 11 reviews as I write this, and that's the least number of reviews I've seen yet on any Hallmark Christmas movie made prior to 2022.
A woman (female lead) is a talented singer, songwriter. Her brother is in the military (doesn't really seem the type, he reminds me of a young Woody Harrelson, I swear they are related even though I can't find anything on it), her dad is ex-military, mom and dad own a business of some kind. The son is supposed to take over the business when he is discharged. There's another military guy, he's our male lead. Our female lead goes on to become a country music star (we learn this through a 1-2 minute slow motion sequence that covers a 3-4 year period of time showing her rise to fame). Now we are 3-4 years later, the military dude is out and searching for a job in finance, the female lead is now a big country music star and her brother is finishing his tour, and the town is basically unchanged. Now the main story begins. The two leads eventually fall in love, she sings and helps a fledgling female artist a bit, and gives a bunch of money to various people, he helps around town with some veterans program, the brother might take over the business or accept another job overseas, and the parents are going to retire. There is an ex-military friend who appears to have PTSD and other issues that plague military folk, and he has a rescue dog.
I have to say this: I feel for those military people who suffer. I understand it as best as I can, I've seen it first hand. Now for the rest of my review...
The movie was not anything special, and I bet most people would agree. The reason I suspect this is that there are only 11 reviews as I write this, and that's the least number of reviews I've seen yet on any Hallmark Christmas movie made prior to 2022.
Laura Osnes shines
allmoviesfan22 October 2023
Loved this one.
Laura Osnes as Charlotte Quinn and Steven Huszar as Matt have tremendous chemistry and that is 50% of the battle won with these Hallmark movies.
I really loved that Osnes sung a few times: The Tony Award nominee has a truly magical voice that is tailor-made for singing Christmas carols.
The cast around Osnes and Huszar are very good, especially the Quinn family. Osnes and Jesse Irving have the perfect sibling relationship down pat.
The intertwined military and country music storylines ensure 'A Homecoming for the Holidays' isn't your run-of-the-mill small town Christmastime homecoming story.
Of course, there are still a few Hallmark staples - like the Christmas tree lighting - scattered throughout and there is a bit of a spanner thrown in the romantic works late, but, of course, everything works out just fine.
A great movie.
Laura Osnes as Charlotte Quinn and Steven Huszar as Matt have tremendous chemistry and that is 50% of the battle won with these Hallmark movies.
I really loved that Osnes sung a few times: The Tony Award nominee has a truly magical voice that is tailor-made for singing Christmas carols.
The cast around Osnes and Huszar are very good, especially the Quinn family. Osnes and Jesse Irving have the perfect sibling relationship down pat.
The intertwined military and country music storylines ensure 'A Homecoming for the Holidays' isn't your run-of-the-mill small town Christmastime homecoming story.
Of course, there are still a few Hallmark staples - like the Christmas tree lighting - scattered throughout and there is a bit of a spanner thrown in the romantic works late, but, of course, everything works out just fine.
A great movie.
fair cocktail
Kirpianuscus8 December 2022
Army veterans, country music , a noble operation for help the others, a man front to retirement and his certitude about his son, a son keeping secret his intention for protect his parents and romance, a talented young girl and her perspectives about Julliard and, sure, an ex-lover.
In short, Hallmark and the holes of story, the mistakes about details, the cheese aspects are just minors for the Christmas atmosphere and pleasant family spirit. In essence, one of films proposing not very much but perfect after a tough work day for a sort of idealism and sparkles of fairy tale whpo are just fair to be tasted in some moments .
In short, Hallmark and the holes of story, the mistakes about details, the cheese aspects are just minors for the Christmas atmosphere and pleasant family spirit. In essence, one of films proposing not very much but perfect after a tough work day for a sort of idealism and sparkles of fairy tale whpo are just fair to be tasted in some moments .
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