MOVIE REVIEW
Movie: Christmas Under the Stars
Network: Hallmark Channel
Original Air Date: November 16, 2019
CAST:
Jesse Metcalfe ... Nick Bellwith
Autumn Reeser ... Julie Gibbons
Clarke Peters ... Clem Marshwell
Anthony Bolognese ... Matt Gibbons
Yoshié Bancroft ... Kate
Matthew Clarke ... Dave Voss
Zoriah Wong ... Mia Knowles
Michael Kopsa ... Sydney Bellwith
Ken Camroux-Taylor ... George Eckland
Chad Riley ... Reg
Jocelyn Gauthier ... Emily Kane
Brandy Le ... Nick’s Assistant
David Stuart ... Lead Board Member
Kharytia Bilash ... Vivian
Moneca Delain ... Rae Knowles
Samantha Ferris ... Ellen Wardstone
Sean Millington ... Field Manager
Richard Meen ... Lieutenant
Gordon Cormier ... Wise Man
Eric Pollins ... City Councilman
PLOT:
Storyline via Hallmark: When Nick, a career-focused investment banker, is fired from his high-powered firm at Christmastime, he takes a job at a Christmas tree lot owned by a warmhearted, elderly man. There, he meets Julie, an astronomy teacher who’s always looked to the stars for hope. As the Christmas spirit washes over him — and he begins falling for Julie — the once self-centered Nick discovers the joy of helping others. When he learns that Julie and the tree lot owner are facing hard times, Nick strives to end their troubles in time for them all to share a Christmas under the stars.
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two of my favorite Hallmark stars
ReplyDeleteAutumn Reeser & Jesse Metcalfe reunited their first Christmas movie together: “Christmas Under the Stars” since they worked together: “ A Country Wedding”
ReplyDeleteThis was the movie I was most looking forward to this weekend, because Autumn and Jesse are two of my favs and we already know they're great together. Well, it exceeded my expectations. I LOVED it!! It's my favorite from Hallmark so far this year.
ReplyDeleteI was expecting it to be fun and enjoyable to watch, which it was, but I was surprised at how moving it was also. It was a bit more than just a light romance. In fact, the romance wasn't really the focus of the story. I must say, I'm really loving this year's batch of movies on the regular Hallmark Channel. There hasn't been a single dud or "just okay" one for me so far.
I didn't really like this as much as I thought I would. There wasn't much going on. And I feel like they they talked about her dad and Clem's wife who passed away way too much. I understand if you want to mention it once or twice, but it seemed to come up in every scene.
ReplyDeleteI loved the movie and would love to know where to find Autumn Reeser's pink down coat. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGlad you loved the movie! I can help you out! You can find Autumn Reeser's coat and more fashions from Christmas Under the Stars here:
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I thought this was a cute movie. Jesse Metcalfe and Autumn Reeser were a winning combination. The Christmas tree lot and Clem was such an engaging set/storyline. It had a simplicity and a 90's charm. This was a good one.
ReplyDeleteI was hoping for more chemistry because of Jesse & Autumn's past success with "A Country Wedding" but this was just okay for me. I do love the story as a whole. I think it's so touching that she's a foster mom and that they all pulled through for Clem and sort of adopted each other, being there for each other like a family. I love it when Nick's Dad showed up and had a heart to heart conversation with him. Definitely lots of family related storyline and not so much romance.
ReplyDeleteEcho these views.
DeleteSometimes you put two favourite actors together and it doesn't work quite as well as expected.
Overall I did enjoy this but it needed just a bit more oomph.
I love this movie!! Hallmark Hall of Fame worthy in my opinion. Different formula than the usual story line on Hallmark movies. Surprised it is airing on there instead of HMM. So many "stories" within the story. So much caring and love!! Just great!
ReplyDeleteLOVED IT!!! I'm gradually making my way through all the Christmas movies on my dvr and, so far, for me, this one is definitely top ten (probably top five). It felt like it had a little more depth to it than some of the other "fluff" movies. Don't get me wrong, I love the fluff movies but sometimes it's nice to have something a bit more substantial than instalove derived from a warm tingly feeling caused by accidentally bumping into a stranger. Also, I appreciated that this movie was a bit different from all the others, in that it conveyed the warmth of Christmas without feeling like the Hallmark elves had puked excess holiday cheer EVERYWHERE.
ReplyDeleteI've been living in a bubble so I'm perhaps not as familiar with Jesse Metcalfe as other viewers. But I'm now a fan; I thought he and Autumn Reeser, along with all the other cast members, were great.
~~Jane
Speaking of passing the time till it's go time, re-watched Christmas Under the Stars this morning! -Maria
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