Jen has always made great movies, but oh how frantic can one girl be. Whining, afraid, unsure... She never stops. It just isn't pleasent or enjoyable to watch her being so manic. We want to take a break and enjoy a movie, not get anxiety from watching.
69 Reviews
This would have been a much better movie had the lead female roles been reversed.
wwaigl11 January 2022
This would have been a much better movie had Amy Groening been the lead instead of Jen Lilly. Far more energy and charisma. I thought the male leads were fine but their parts were written a bit stilted.
What shocked me is that Hallmark actually let characters be from some place in Canada, a first in my experience.
Banff was the real winner here as people glimpsed at least a very small taste of why it is so popular.
Give Amy some lead roles. Jen looked pale and a shadow of herself and maybe she is just done for this format of movies.
What shocked me is that Hallmark actually let characters be from some place in Canada, a first in my experience.
Banff was the real winner here as people glimpsed at least a very small taste of why it is so popular.
Give Amy some lead roles. Jen looked pale and a shadow of herself and maybe she is just done for this format of movies.
Beautiful backdrop to fall in love to.
cgvsluis20 January 2022
Snowkissed starts in an obnoxiously New York way with our quintessential travel adverse New York free-lance journalist getting a call from a publisher and picking up her breakfast bagel from a street vender with her fast talking best friend before being jostled by a walker and hailing a taxi.
She gets an assignment to interview her favorite author...in Banff, Canada. She has a panic attack in Canada (for Pete sake!) when she thinks she lost her passport. She meets a charming and well spoken gentleman who exchanges witty repartee with her before discovering that he is there to pick her up.
"Keep your eyes peeled for bears."-Noah.
Noah sold his HR firm six years ago and opened a B&B with his business partner Simon...who are branching out into the tour business.
"What's wrong with a pot?"-Kate "It kind of stunts your growth doesn't it?"-Noah.
Thankfully Kate's best friend, Jane, a photographer goes with her...because she is more of a normal person and less of a crazy arrogant uptight New Yorker. Kate's afraid of travel, heights, sharing a bathroom with strangers,...and an endless list of things.
"New York is the best city in the world."-Kate.
"You two are like oil and water."-Jane.
"I like to say I kicked Noah out of his nest."-Owen
This is a sweet romantic comedy with chemistry for days! The lead actress does noxious awkward New Yorker very well.
Sweetly set in a snowy local perfect for January!
She gets an assignment to interview her favorite author...in Banff, Canada. She has a panic attack in Canada (for Pete sake!) when she thinks she lost her passport. She meets a charming and well spoken gentleman who exchanges witty repartee with her before discovering that he is there to pick her up.
"Keep your eyes peeled for bears."-Noah.
Noah sold his HR firm six years ago and opened a B&B with his business partner Simon...who are branching out into the tour business.
"What's wrong with a pot?"-Kate "It kind of stunts your growth doesn't it?"-Noah.
Thankfully Kate's best friend, Jane, a photographer goes with her...because she is more of a normal person and less of a crazy arrogant uptight New Yorker. Kate's afraid of travel, heights, sharing a bathroom with strangers,...and an endless list of things.
"New York is the best city in the world."-Kate.
"You two are like oil and water."-Jane.
"I like to say I kicked Noah out of his nest."-Owen
This is a sweet romantic comedy with chemistry for days! The lead actress does noxious awkward New Yorker very well.
Sweetly set in a snowy local perfect for January!
While not my favorite, I enjoyed it.
monkoftuscany2 February 2021
Some reviews were so harsh. Yes, Jen Lilly was whining and whining, but that was her part. She is only comfortable in Manhattan and isn't very adventurous at all.... Chris McNally's role was that he was nervous and tried too hard to be entertaining. You find out that so much was riding on his success as a tour guide. I like him in any role I've seen him play.
The movie was a departure from the formula of a festival, old friend showing up etc. The supporting actors were good in their roles also.
Light fun and escape.
My review & few other things..
ts-000031 January 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Jen Lilley..
Came across annoying,with those big Bambi eyes.
Have liked her in some other works,therefore perhaps it was this movie.
Did like her female coworker/photographer,wish she was in more scenes.
But how creative a New York female,travels to Canada(how convenient since,they film everything there.)
Hallmark could you do a few movies in actual cities,during that season or time of day?
Of course it's always about a lead female,needing to make life decisions or another obstacle..
Why not a guy or older couple/person.
Plus only small town over city living,is where you'll find true happiness. Yawn!
The lead guy & his business partner,did fine in this.
Nice seeing the male lead make an effort when usually it's the female,traveling back to reunite.
Gets boring when storylines & so forth,almost seem to overlap.
I will again say..
Quality is key not just amount,of movies that are made.
Rather have 10 over 20(new)movies during a year/season,if it means better everything.
Cinematography & sound mixture was fine but sometimes,the music/lyrics drowns things out in varied movies.
Lacking chemistry
gkops13 February 2021
Warning: Spoilers
The main characters lacked chemistry but the supporting characters were even worse! Could Simon the business partner be more stiff and clueless about Jayne liking him? Overall not a bad movie but Hallmark needs to do a better job matching their main love interests.
An entirely pleasant distraction!
Weirdling_Wolf16 April 2024
Pretty Manhattanites, neurotic writer Kate (Jen Lilley), and her more gregarious photographer friend Jayne (Amy Groening) are on assignment to picturesque Band to interview a reclusive author. Upon arrival in this snowpeaked paradise the inevitably cutsey love-matching is above average. The likeable performances are engaging, with an enjoyably effervescent text, and the dazzling winter wonderland backdrop of beautiful Banf provide wonderful distractions. It's somewhat unusual for a glossy Hallmark rom-com to be almost entirely cheese free, Snowkissed feels far less synthetic, as there's a tangibly unforced charm to these handsome couples amorous coupling. I enjoy the sugary, glutinous sentimentality of Hallmark fare, but Snowkissed's life affirming positivity is edifying. The dazzling natural splendour of Banf is no small part of the film's appeal, and Kate and Noah's (Chris McNally) grand gesture is quite lovely!
Boring and Disappointing, but Beautiful Scenery
mjpatterson-2008531 January 2021
Update: I initially a gave this movie 4 rating, but I have it another chance because I like the actors so much. It really grew on me. Once I realized Jen Lilley's character is supposed to be that way, I found the whole thing fubny.
Original: The scenery was beautiful. I really was looking forward to this movie since I really like Jen Lilley and Chris McNally and the commercias were good. The Jen Lilley character was so whiny. Amy Groening and Rodrigo Beifuss were the best part of the movie.
Original: The scenery was beautiful. I really was looking forward to this movie since I really like Jen Lilley and Chris McNally and the commercias were good. The Jen Lilley character was so whiny. Amy Groening and Rodrigo Beifuss were the best part of the movie.
Dull and whiny
msdejkunchorn1 February 2021
I typically like Jen Lilley films, but her character in Snowkissed is so flaky and whiney. I just wished her "cool, normal" friend would just slap her and tell her to shut up! Hard to even get through the first 15 minutes of the film. The lead male actor is forgettable. I'd rather watch the best friend and the supporting male character. They were much more interesting than the leads.
Chris McNally is incredibly charming
shanemorton-1956911 April 2021
This is absolutely a typical Hallmark movie so the poor reviews annoy me. Yes, Kate's character at the beginning is completely annoying. That's the point. It's called character growth. We want to not like her and then see how Noah changes her.
The best friend, Jane, is absolutely wonderful. Well written and well acted. Well done Amy Groening.
I love this movie. The best Hallmark movies get better with age because they cover you like a warm blanket on a cold night with comfort. And it's good with a glass of wine.
The best friend, Jane, is absolutely wonderful. Well written and well acted. Well done Amy Groening.
I love this movie. The best Hallmark movies get better with age because they cover you like a warm blanket on a cold night with comfort. And it's good with a glass of wine.
Oh, is this movie still on?
rickhickman2 February 2021
Warning: Spoilers
This movie only gets a 3 because I like Chris McNally and Amy Groening is a babe.
The worst thing I can say is that it was easy to forget I was still watching a movie at all. Once in awhile I'd realize I stopped paying attention. The female lead was written so annoyingly that I can't believe I made it to the end. I've anticipated colonoscopies with more fervor.
The Amy Groening / Simon romance couldn't have been more poorly written. We're supposed to believe that a beautiful, worldly person like her is going to somehow pursue a guy with zero attractiveness, boring personality, bizarre accent and no redeeming qualities, as though going after a guy that has no interest in you is a game that intelligent women play.
It seems the main interest that Hallmark has this season is being a travelogue for Canada. In that it has succeeded many times over.
Whining Whining Whine Some More
vintagegeek31 January 2021
How much whining can Jen Lilley do in the first 10 minutes. This was awful. Writing really bad,. The lead male actor comes across as a moron. The only pleasant part was the red headed assistant and the scenery of Banff.
Truly a dud.
savethewatchmaker3 February 2021
This is one of those films where one can't help but wonder how it ever got past the drawing board. For a cast that's shown themselves to be much more talented than what this movie's giving them, I actually feel a bit bad that they had to act in this catastrophe and try to make something out of it.
The film's weakest point is easily Jen Lilley's character, Kate, who everyone in the reviews (rightfully) is incredibly annoyed by. She is unbelievably neurotic and overanalyzes every possible human task, and at first, I was intrigued by these traits, because most Hallmark female leads don't have a personality outside of "driven businesswoman," which is the default template of a woman through which every lead gets recycled. I applaud (but not energetically) Hallmark for trying to make their characters be less two-dimensional, but they failed extraordinarily in this venture by making Kate so overwhelmingly obnoxious in her constant anxiety. To make matters worse, she's not actually consistent in this anxiety. She's afraid of driving in a car in Canada, but has no problem getting in a taxi in New York. She fears everything, but gives her love interest Noah lessons on getting over his stage fright.
Some of the reviewers were charmed by the side couple, photographer Jayne and right-hand-businessman Simon, but I found them so out of the realm of realistic that I couldn't enjoy them either. As much as I love and appreciate a woman who makes the first move, she pursues Simon -- a man who gives her flirtations absolutely no reaction -- to a point where it's cringeworthy, until Simon, suddenly and miraculously, returns her feelings and makes it clear by buying out what looks like all the inventory of a flower shop. Cut to the next scene, they're cuddling in each other's arms and giving each other goodbye kisses. Simon himself attests to being a man of few words, but Jayne is somehow convinced that they'll make a long distance relationship work. Their entire relationship is so ludicrous that it was hard to take it seriously.
Also breaking the suspension of disbelief is male lead Noah, who wants to save his B&B business by becoming a tour guide. He is so laughably bad (and also laughably oblivious about being so bad) that it's hard to believe that he and Simon are hinging the success of their entire business on Noah's adventure tour. He obsesses over perfecting his script, never once considering that he might -- like all tour guides -- need to actually learn the information instead of just memorize and regurgitate it.
Needless to say, he and Kate -- inexplicably -- begin to fall for each other. Their chemistry is completely lost in the absurdity of this movie. Not helping their cause is the rocky beginning this couple has, having an awkward first meeting at the airport and, thereafter, uncomfortable scenes in which they do little but disagree. Kate pounds on the fact that she's from New York, the best city in the world, and is so stubborn in this short-sighted opinion that it's hard not to get bored of her repeating it every other scene. How Hallmark thought a grown woman who can't handle a car ride, is too afraid to order coffee in a foreign country, and is too closed-minded to think happiness exists outside of Manhattan, would be a likable character is beyond me. Her and all the other ridiculous choices made in the story made this movie downright bad.
All in all, I'd recommend skipping this movie and choosing another from Hallmark's winter line-up this year. Two stars for beautiful Canadian scenery.
The film's weakest point is easily Jen Lilley's character, Kate, who everyone in the reviews (rightfully) is incredibly annoyed by. She is unbelievably neurotic and overanalyzes every possible human task, and at first, I was intrigued by these traits, because most Hallmark female leads don't have a personality outside of "driven businesswoman," which is the default template of a woman through which every lead gets recycled. I applaud (but not energetically) Hallmark for trying to make their characters be less two-dimensional, but they failed extraordinarily in this venture by making Kate so overwhelmingly obnoxious in her constant anxiety. To make matters worse, she's not actually consistent in this anxiety. She's afraid of driving in a car in Canada, but has no problem getting in a taxi in New York. She fears everything, but gives her love interest Noah lessons on getting over his stage fright.
Some of the reviewers were charmed by the side couple, photographer Jayne and right-hand-businessman Simon, but I found them so out of the realm of realistic that I couldn't enjoy them either. As much as I love and appreciate a woman who makes the first move, she pursues Simon -- a man who gives her flirtations absolutely no reaction -- to a point where it's cringeworthy, until Simon, suddenly and miraculously, returns her feelings and makes it clear by buying out what looks like all the inventory of a flower shop. Cut to the next scene, they're cuddling in each other's arms and giving each other goodbye kisses. Simon himself attests to being a man of few words, but Jayne is somehow convinced that they'll make a long distance relationship work. Their entire relationship is so ludicrous that it was hard to take it seriously.
Also breaking the suspension of disbelief is male lead Noah, who wants to save his B&B business by becoming a tour guide. He is so laughably bad (and also laughably oblivious about being so bad) that it's hard to believe that he and Simon are hinging the success of their entire business on Noah's adventure tour. He obsesses over perfecting his script, never once considering that he might -- like all tour guides -- need to actually learn the information instead of just memorize and regurgitate it.
Needless to say, he and Kate -- inexplicably -- begin to fall for each other. Their chemistry is completely lost in the absurdity of this movie. Not helping their cause is the rocky beginning this couple has, having an awkward first meeting at the airport and, thereafter, uncomfortable scenes in which they do little but disagree. Kate pounds on the fact that she's from New York, the best city in the world, and is so stubborn in this short-sighted opinion that it's hard not to get bored of her repeating it every other scene. How Hallmark thought a grown woman who can't handle a car ride, is too afraid to order coffee in a foreign country, and is too closed-minded to think happiness exists outside of Manhattan, would be a likable character is beyond me. Her and all the other ridiculous choices made in the story made this movie downright bad.
All in all, I'd recommend skipping this movie and choosing another from Hallmark's winter line-up this year. Two stars for beautiful Canadian scenery.
Jen and Chris are Great together ❤
hotpinklady-1553012 March 2021
I love Jen but
kimraspberrytart1 February 2021
Who Wrote This Mess?
film_grrrl31 January 2021
Let's see...Jen Lilley is really annoying, and the lead male (so forgettable) is a dolt. No chemistry. The inevitable gal pal (Groening) is watchable and approachable. If only she were the lead. It also seems the good people of Alberta are trying to get in on the Hallmark action. This is the second recent Hallmark film explicitly set in Banff. So we no longer need to hide the Canadian flags or pretend that Vancouver looks just like Miami. And the tourism marketing by those Albertans is not subtle. I guess everyone needs to eat. And how does a late-30s freelance writer (Lilley) afford that fabulous NYC apartment??
This movie grew on me
robinsoncc-8622329 June 2021
Ok, I admit I found the character of Kate very annoying...at the beginning. But thankfully Kate has to change and adjust through the course of the movie. Loved the other three main characters from the beginning. I'd actually like to see Chris McNally and Jen Lilley in another Hallmark collaboration, but maybe where the female isn't so "NY City uptight" at the beginning. LOVED the Banff scenery!
Awful
drbreakwell1 February 2021
Alberta has amazing mountain scenery, but Banff does not have the Calgary hotel, which was seen peaking behind the hotel they went to tour (and not the famous Banff Springs). The early film had the group driving from Calgary to Banff a rather bumpy road. What I do know is the highway to Banff is anything but bumpy. It's too bad the film makers can't get facts right.
Proud Canadian
magdiv9 January 2022
Do we really have to have a "NewYorker " to come to our wonderful places to give us a lesson about it?! Is it not enough to take them in real life, do we have to watch a movie about it? We are smart, intelligent nation, not full of with hillbillies .Probably you understand why I do not like this movie from the beginning.
Same old story...
Tinderbox1233 February 2021
Boring and a waste of time
nealdinah4 February 2021
I love these two main characters but whoever wrote the story line should me fired. Her character was laughable and ridiculous. His character was weak and boring. This move was a waist of time to watch. It's a shame the best part of this move was the location of the filming.
So disappointed
ramfafp5 February 2021
Warning: Spoilers
I love both main actors and I was so excited about this new movie. Whoever wrote this script should be sacked. How disgraceful to mess up the career of talented and well loved actors! Hallmark, you guys need to take a grip.
Loved the chemistry!
andresjdiaz2 February 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Not sure if it has really any spoilers but just to be on the safe side!
Jen Lilley and Chris McNally are so cute together!!!
I have to say, why are people being so harsh about Jen? She's "dead on", there are many people like her character. I am sorry to say this, I know a few people from Manhattan who feel the same way! Secondly, some people are just as whiny as she is, not everyone is fearless! By all the harsh comments, I think she nailed it!! Think about it?!! That's what the character was all about!
That all the Hallmark movies have the same basic storyline, come on?!!!! If you haven't noticed by now, where have you been?! There's even a guy on a website that created a drinking game, he listed I believe about 10 or 15 (could be more) of things that as soon as you see them in the movie, you have to take a shot! So, yes! They all have a trademark. If you don't enjoy them, just don't watch them anymore. Trust me, they have so many Christmas movies out now every year that I only watch a handful. Way too many!!!!
And don't get me started on some of the actors that they should consider replacing! It is free to see how they have incorporated African-Americans and the LGBTQ community! I love Jonathan Bennett and the fact that he was able to portray such a character was outstanding! When you have straight guys playing gay characters and the other way around, same with female characters, I just don't think it's fair. And knowing that someone is gay, how can I watch playing a straight guy? And vice versa?!!
Anyway, sorry I went off topic! It is Hallmark y'all! Just enjoy the cute couples, the romance and the beautiful sceneries!
And I do agree!!!! Why is everything filmed in Canada?! It is not only Hallmark though! And if you look at the cast list I can say 1/3 are probably from Canada! Any particular reason? The again, all those leading men, oh my, they are all so darn handsome!!!!
Jen Lilley and Chris McNally are so cute together!!!
I have to say, why are people being so harsh about Jen? She's "dead on", there are many people like her character. I am sorry to say this, I know a few people from Manhattan who feel the same way! Secondly, some people are just as whiny as she is, not everyone is fearless! By all the harsh comments, I think she nailed it!! Think about it?!! That's what the character was all about!
That all the Hallmark movies have the same basic storyline, come on?!!!! If you haven't noticed by now, where have you been?! There's even a guy on a website that created a drinking game, he listed I believe about 10 or 15 (could be more) of things that as soon as you see them in the movie, you have to take a shot! So, yes! They all have a trademark. If you don't enjoy them, just don't watch them anymore. Trust me, they have so many Christmas movies out now every year that I only watch a handful. Way too many!!!!
And don't get me started on some of the actors that they should consider replacing! It is free to see how they have incorporated African-Americans and the LGBTQ community! I love Jonathan Bennett and the fact that he was able to portray such a character was outstanding! When you have straight guys playing gay characters and the other way around, same with female characters, I just don't think it's fair. And knowing that someone is gay, how can I watch playing a straight guy? And vice versa?!!
Anyway, sorry I went off topic! It is Hallmark y'all! Just enjoy the cute couples, the romance and the beautiful sceneries!
And I do agree!!!! Why is everything filmed in Canada?! It is not only Hallmark though! And if you look at the cast list I can say 1/3 are probably from Canada! Any particular reason? The again, all those leading men, oh my, they are all so darn handsome!!!!
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