MOVIE REVIEW
Movie: Love Always, Santa
Network: Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Original Air Date: November 6, 2016
CAST:
Marguerite Moreau ... Celia Banks
Mike Faiola ... Jake
Isadora Swann ... Lilly
Brady Smith ... Randy
Jay Black ... Hank
Sara Marsh ... Helen
David Tufford ... Greg
Beverly Goldberg ... Esther
Jane Hammill... June
Michael Tezla ... Ben
Aidan Strand ... Mike Sullivan
Patrick O'Brien ... Ferris Wheel Operator
Nancy Baker ... Woman in Kitten Sweater
Steve Hofstetter ... Jerry
Christopher Redman ... Bradley
Mikey Spaulding ... Mikey
PLOT:
via Hallmark: After losing her husband Bradley three years ago on Christmas day, Celia Banks never thought she’d fall in love again. Now, her entire world revolves around taking care of her daughter Lilly. Lilly writes a letter to Santa with one wish—for her mommy to be happy and find love again.
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Anyone know when this was filmed? Looked like there was real snow and it was cold when filming.
ReplyDeleteMisty
I think it is real snow! It was filmed in Minnesota, back in January (possibly early February, at the latest), if I recall correctly.
DeleteIt was filmed in Northfield, MN, that's near Minneapolis, MN
ReplyDeleteI really loved "Love Always, Santa." Very well done! It was neat to see both of the leads grow and overcome difficulties. I liked how they handled Celia losing her husband and her journey to love and happiness again. Terrific acting, especially the little girl, Lily. The two leads were very sweet together and had good chemistry. I loved Jake's character...he was so adorably sweet! Hope this movie goes to DVD!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't hear the Irish quote Santa referenced. Can anyone tell me what it was?
ReplyDelete“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."
ReplyDeleteFrom an Irish headstone
This was sooo beautifully done! The setting is just wonderful, the actors and actresses are amazing, even the supporting roles. I adore Lilly! The writing is superb... everything feels natural and not forced. It's not the kind of Hallmark movie storyline I usually love but I truly love this one. What a gem!
ReplyDeleteLove Always, Santa is hands down my favorite Christmas movie of 2016 so far. I didn't expect to love it so much, because the whole "child's only wish for Christmas is for her/his mom/dad to find love" plot has been done so many times, but there's just something special about this one. Compelling characters superbly acted (the little girl is amazing!) and a well-crafted story with a lot of depth. It just really works!
ReplyDeleteBeing a lover of books and words and the craft of writing, I loved the literary angle. I also loved the potato cannon. That's something my younger brothers and their friends love to experiment with every 4th of July. I've never seen it in a movie before.
The comments was right!! It was so good!!!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas
I often watch Hallmark Christmas movies for a laugh at how awful most of them are. Handsome guy, beautiful woman, blah, blah, blah. When I happened upon this one I expected much of the same. However, the acting was exceptional; the story although a rehash (but what film isn't these days) was thoughtfully presented, and the events did not seem forced. None of the awkward falling on top of each other, or both reaching for the same thing and touching hands... And there was actually snow and you could see the actors breath! Reality -- what a concept. The supporting characters, especially Jake's publicist, are not to be forgotten -- very well done all around. A fine holiday treat.
ReplyDeleteYou might have assumed, though, that a published author would know that "a lot" are two words... ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat is the name of the Christmas Song played on the radio in the lounge room that the girls were dancing to before the guy came in and turned it down?
ReplyDeleteMOVIE "STEALER", ISADORA SWANN IS SO CUTE & A DELIVERS HER LINES WITH P-ZAZZ, WITH SUCH A STYLE, MUCH BEYOND HER YEARS !!! THANK YOU FOR BEING LILLY !!! <3
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