Happy Weekend, Movie Friends!
As we transition from October to November, it seems lots more people are ready to make the switch from Fall to the Holiday Season! So, we welcome those of you - who may be new here at *It's a Wonderful Movie* and are ready now to start watching Christmas movies with us!
It's another full weekend with NEW Christmas movies, and UPtv is joining Great American Family, the Hallmark Channel, and Hallmark Mystery!
See details below for the SIX all-new Christmas movie premieres airing from Thursday to Sunday.
And, if you want to share a review for these Christmas movies or any of the previous ones, please do so in comments at the end of this post.
Plus, I have good news for the Postables! Signed, Sealed, Delivered: For Christmas is airing this weekend, along with many great Christmas movie classics! See all of the details below...
Thursday, October 31, 2024:
Storyline: Charlotte (Bristow) is an American, who has lived in Viena since inheriting a chocolate shop from her grandparents two years ago. Since then, she has worked tirelessly to grow the business into a successful enterprise. Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year and Charlotte has been selected as one of the finalists for Vienna’s chocolatier of the year. Taking home the prize could provide some much-needed money to fend off a large developer from taking over her grandparents’ shop. Charlotte soon meets and befriends Henry (Kemp), and they bond over their shared affinity for quality chocolate. But a surprising twist of fate just might end their newfound relationship on a bittersweet note.
Premieres Thursday, October 31, 2024
at 8pm/7c. on Hallmark Mystery
Friday, November 1, 2024:
Storyline: After moving to New York to make it on Broadway, Violette Wagner (Mason) gets a job at Fiore's, a legendary theater district diner, famous for its singing wait staff, who bide their time there, while awaiting that big break. Luck seems to be on her side when she gets a coveted slot, singing during Fiore's annual Christmas Eve concert, which is attended by a who's who of the theatre world. But her big opportunity turns out to be a duet with Alex (Litz), who has been less than welcoming, and believes she was only given the job because the owner of Fiore's is a family friend. They're stuck with each other, though, since people have been plucked out of that show and put right on Broadway. As they rehearse together, Alex's cousin, Brad, takes an interest in Violette, and they begin dating but, unbeknownst to her, Alex has been feeding Brad information about her, Cyrano-style, to win her over. However, when Alex begins developing feelings for her as well, a love triangle ensues, and things come to a head when their deception is uncovered, which, in turn, threatens Violette and Alex's big opportunity.
Premieres Friday, November 1, 2024
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel
Saturday, November 2, 2024:
Storyline: Caleb is injured in the Army and recovers through help from shelter therapy dogs. As a sign of thanks, Caleb returns home to help Amber run the local shelter and, in the process, discovers his feelings for Amber go beyond gratitude.
Premieres Saturday, November 2, 2024
at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family
Saturday, November 2, 2024:
Storyline: As Dave (Warren Christie) and Nell (Nikki DeLoach) recount their love story to their daughter's boyfriend Chris, we follow them through one special Christmas where fate routinely brought them together - and kept them apart. But as Dave and Nell tried to find one another, they were oblivious to the fact that they were work nemeses paired together to throw a Christmas festival for their town. Meanwhile, in the present, Chris struggles with relationship issues of his own as he attempts to say "I love you" for the first time to his girlfriend Jo. As our two couples and storylines intersect, lessons are taught and learned about communication, honesty and the capacity for change - in ourselves and in others.
Premieres Saturday, November 2, 2024
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel
Sunday, November 3, 2024:
Storyline: When the daughter of a country singer loses her job at a record label, she goes off to become her estranged father’s manager and finds love along the way.
Sunday, November 3, 2024
at 7pm/6c. on UPtv
Movie Reviews:
🎄 "Country Roads Christmas. (FoxNation subscription Christmas movie.) Beautiful singing, especially ‘O Holy Night’; the lead actress has a beautiful voice and I actually thought her “father” was singing but it turns out they had seamlessly dubbed in a professional singer and it sounded great. The movie had a few odd, disjointed and cheesy bits that didn’t fit or make sense but, overall, it was nice for a one-time watch. It wasn’t overly Christmassy. And the romance was backseat to the family reuniting storyline. Also, it’s another one of those movies where the female initiates first kiss and declaration of love; ugh. I wouldn’t recommend buying the dvd but if they play it on UPtv next year, it would be okay for a one-time watch (if only for the music). Family friendly." ~~Jane
🎄 "Country Roads Christmas – This movie was a nice addition to the Christmas movies available to stream through Fox Nation. My subscription with them was about to run out, so I decided to give this movie a watch before it was gone. Overall, the movie is family friendly, about a grown-up daughter, Skye, who loses her job and becomes her father’s (Harris) road manager. Harris is a well-known country singer whose been singing on the road for many years; he left his wife and daughter years ago, so there are old emotional wounds that need healing. I loved hearing them sing the John Denver classic, “Country Roads,” and Skye sings beautifully throughout the movie. She was played by Lanie McAuley, who you may remember from Chesapeake Shores, The Song to my Heart, or Write Before Christmas. It was also nice to see Lauren Holly (The Town That Came A-Courtin', Call Me Mrs. Miracle, A Country Wedding) portray Skye’s mother and the wife Harris had left years ago. Along the road, there is forgiveness, redemption, and love… so it’s definitely worth the trip!" ~Net
Sunday, November 3, 2024:
Storyline: When free-spirited Kath (Caroline Rhea) and uptight Barbara (Beth Broderick) clash at a Christmas committee meeting, they're shocked to discover they've accidentally set up their adult children via a dating app. Determined to stop the romance, the two mothers team up, only to realize they have more in common than they thought. As their kids' love blossoms, so does an unexpected friendship between their meddling moms, bringing both families together for a festive Christmas.
Sunday, November 3, 2024
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel
Whether it's new or older, I hope you all find something you'll enjoy watching over the weekend. As I was checking the schedules, I happened to see lots of excellent Christmas classics airing this weekend, including (as I mentioned above) Signed, Sealed, Delivered: For Christmas!!!
Classic Christmas Movie Highlights this weekend:
🌟Hallmark Channel: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Crown for Christmas, A Very Merry Mix-Up, A Biltmore Christmas, Three Wise Men and a Baby, and more
🌟Hallmark Mystery: Journey Back to Christmas, Project Christmas Wish, Christmas Under the Stars, Miracle in Bethlehem, PA, USS Christmas (very early on Sunday morning!), Five Star Christmas, and more
🌟Hallmark Family: The Christmas Ornament, Enchanted Christmas, I'll Be Home for Christmas, Signed, Sealed, Delivered: For Christmas, Royal New Year's Eve, Christmas at the Palace, A Princess for Christmas, A Season for Miracles, and more
🌟Great American Family: Joy for Christmas, Call Me Mrs. Miracle, A Christmas Blessing, A Christmas... Present, A Paris Christmas Waltz, A Christmas Miracle for Daisy, A Kindhearted Christmas, Twas the Text Before Christmas, Binging Christmas Home, and more
🌟UPtv: Love's Christmas Journey (Part 1 & 2), Snowed In for Christmas, Santa Switch, Fixing Up Christmas, and more
My NEW Christmas Movie Picks For This Weekend:
Based on the promo I've seen and a sneak peek at one of the scenes, I think A Carol for Two looks sweet! Ginna Claire Mason reminds me of the legendary actress and singer Doris Day (do you see the resemblance in the images above?), which makes me wonder if this movie title might be inspired by Doris' classic film, Tea for Two. A Carol for Two is one of those movies that may have a winning combination: romance, comedy, singing, dancing, and, best of all, Christmas! Hopefully, it's a good one!
Plus, I like both Brittany Bristow and Will Kemp, so I'm looking forward to seeing their new movie together, My Sweet Austrian Holiday. I'm hoping I won't keep thinking of Love, Romance, and Chocolate while I'm watching and waiting for Lacey Chabert to appear.
Great American Family's new movie, Tails of Christmas, might be doggone cute, so I'll have to see!
Please share which new Christmas movie has caught your eye this weekend in comments below.
Please note: I haven't pre-screened the new movies listed above, except Country Roads Christmas. If you'd like to post a review on whether a film is family-friendly, please share in comments. And, if you missed it, you can read Jane's and my review of Country Roads Christmas above.
Visit the *Christmas TV Schedule* for the dates and times of NEW Christmas movies.
You can find the 2024 Christmas Movie Review post *here*.
Happy Christmas Movie-Watching!
Net 🎄
SHINING HIS LIGHT:
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world,
but be transformed
by the renewing of your mind.
Then you will be able
to test and approve
what God’s will is—
his good, pleasing and perfect will."
~Romans 12:2
Looks like another wonderful weekend of new movies! (and yes, I plan on recording 'For Christmas' as well!).
ReplyDeleteHope everyone gets a nice reprieve from politics this weekend as well. (Tuesday is coming!). -Maria
I am wondering how old the daughter is in Our Holiday Love Story. Cause Nikki D has a cell phone that i guess the screen breaks. I am not sure we had touch screens like that but maybe in 2010? so the daughter is 14? I was just confused on this preview what was happening. Is it all flashbacks to when the couple met, that would be before the daughter was conceived. I am just trying to think of when we had screens like that on phones. I see in 2007 there was the 1st Iphone. Don't know much about them I am android. It was probably more 2009 to 2010 with the kind of screen she has that breaks and she can't call Warren I guess.
ReplyDeleteI know I am being extra picky, but i was just hoping maybe they would research the ages they would have been and been technology appropriate.
I am pretty much watching the Holiday Mismatch. Might watch the Tails movie too. Then it is Hallmark Family for me all weekend. We are having a garage sale this saturday so we will be busy :)
Sabrina
She is his daughter and became her stepdaughter.
DeleteHey Guys, my wife and I are now enjoying life in our 72nd year, 53 of those married. The Lord is so very good. Dealing with stage 3 renal, I find myself seriously scrutinizing all things Christmas (Movies) year round. Watch almost nightly throughout the “offseason “ while maintaining 60-90 recordings on my big screen. My concern??! What has happened to the depth and quality of the movies? And Christmas…..seems the only connection is occasional Christmas lights, music and decor. You wonder if the writers’ concept of Christmas is so worldly and empty or just plain flat. Where’s the emotion, the anticipation? Quantity without quality. And I want so much for GAC/GAF to grow and be successful but they’ve got to give us some difference makers—some Christmas Movies that cause us to stay WOW, that was exceptional. They do have some quality talent and I believe ambition in leadership, but they definitely need to give their dedicated viewers some Christmas Movies to get excited about. Hallmark and HMM have, for the most part, lost their way. And Lifetime, though recently a non-competitive, does occasionally get it done. Regardless, Jesus remains the way, the truth and the life. The movies just help pass the time. Merry Christmas to all.
ReplyDeleteLane, Thank you for sharing your story with us. My family and I will be certain to keep you in our prayers. I'm so sorry you are dealing with stage 3 renal, but we know that God is greater. I'm so glad you know Jesus and you have a supportive wife.
DeleteI understand your feelings all too well on the Christmas movies, these past few years especially. I have felt there has been some fun comedy, but very little substance with the heart and true meaning of Christmas... Jesus! It seems very few movies portray that message any longer and when they do - I cling to those few films and watch them over and over again. It sounds like with your extensive movie collection and daily watching, that you likely do the same.
I truly value your comment, Lane, and I will pass it along to Great American Family.
Thank you, again, for sharing with us. I feel your heart, and I greatly appreciate the wisdom you expressed. God's Blessings to you and yours!
Happy weekend watching friends! I am also excited for “My Sweet Austrian Holiday”, even though others may say the story line as been done a dozen times, it’s a classic Christmas storyline and so I love it. I am also recording “Our Holiday Story” and “Holiday Mismatch”. So last night I was watching a new recorded movie from the past weekend and then I got sidetracked and started watching “I’m Not Ready for Christmas” with Alicia Witt and it was so cute & funny. Totally a remake of “Liar Liar” but family friendly of course, and her faces when she kept blurting out the truth were cracking me up, especially when she spoke about the fashion designer’s hairline and the bag that looked like it was bought off a street vendor 😂 Here’s to hoping I can stay on track and watch the movies that I record this weekend.
ReplyDeleteBlessings everyone!
~Paula
Beth Broderick & Caroline Rhea reunited in Christmas movie called; “Holiday Mismatched”, they starred as Aunts of Sabrina the Teenage Witch - Zelda & Hilda
ReplyDeleteALERT! Great American Family has changed their Christmas Schedule again!
ReplyDeleteJill Wagner and Jesse Hutch's Christmas movie, "Christmas Under The Northern Lights," will now premiere on Saturday, November 9th and "Coupled Up for Christmas" has been moved to Sunday, November 10th.
Do you suppose this is the Christmas movie announcement that Jill is making tomorrow???
I don't know, but all of these schedule changes by GAF are getting ridiculous!
DeleteIt just tells me that GAF knows that Coupled UpFor Christmas isn't good. Just my opinion.
DeleteMisty
Really? What brings you to this conclusion?
DeleteI have to agree with Mark. It's very unprofessional of them to constantly changed their Christmas schedule.
DeleteThe announcement was a Christmas Movie Night at Jill's farm on December 14 the night of the movie was originally going to premiere. In her post Jill thanked GAF for allowing her to show the movie.
DeleteNet, I think Christmas Under The Northern Lights was moved because of what Jill posted. She is hosting a Christmas movie night on December 14 on her farm and her movie will be shown.i do not think they wanted it to premiere in mthe same night. I personally have no problem with the movie dates changing I follow Great American Family and Bill Abbott on social media. As well as check my channel guide daily which is updated with the movie change.
DeleteGigi, I saw that! It looks like it's going to be such a wonderful event. I love that they are providing entertainment, yummy food, & best of all... a reading of the Nativity story! That is wonderful that Great American Family is giving Jill the rights to do it. And Jesse Hutch will be there, too! Are you able to go? I sure wish I could! :)
DeleteI love that picture match-up of Ginna and Doris, Net! I hadn’t thought of it, but she does look like her.
ReplyDeleteI’ll try to catch that one and Out Holiday Story. Christie
Thank you for including the classic Christmas movies section. I had no idea Signed Sealed Delivered was going to be on until you mentioned it.
ReplyDeleteWatched Mistletoe Ranch (Another 1 of Steve Jaggi's movies) on Showtime Family Zone tonight. Pretty good movie. -Maria
ReplyDeleteHappy Reformation Day!
ReplyDeleteMy Sweet Austrian Holiday. Movie was ok but predictable. Was it just me or was audio terrible. Both leads sounded like they were muffled. Like I say, maybe me and my old ears, but other actors and actresses could be heard clearer.
ReplyDeleteMy Sweet Austrian Holiday is a very tasty and delightful movie! (and yes, it's clean!). -Maria
ReplyDeleteThanks Maria! I was just about to start that film. It’s nice to have that assurance of family friendly.
DeleteLooks like a wonderful weekend of viewing.
ReplyDeleteHallmark‘s newest film, “Like Nobody’s Business," starring Rachael Leigh Cook, will be shooting in Albany and Schenectady, bringing a bit of Hollywood magic to the Capital Region
ReplyDeleteAccording to TV Guide
ReplyDeleteChristmas Under the Northern Lights (2024)
November 9, 2024
8pm ET/7c/5pm PT
A historian seeks inspiration for her next project in her family’s hometown, which is famous for experiencing the Northern Lights. While there, she bonds with a local tour guide who shows her the town’s Christmas traditions
Coupled Up for Christmas (2023)
November 10, 2024
8pm ET/7c/5pm PT
Tiffany finally reunited her long crush named Brett, only to find out he has a serious girlfriend. She decides to pair up with a recently heartbroken Peter to win back the affection of their respective soulmates
UPTV - Our UPlifting Christmas movies beguns at 6pm ET/3pm PT
ReplyDeleteI got notification by saying from UPTV - Our UPlifting Christmas begins at 6pm ET
Operation Mistletoe (2024) is family friendly about when Grace’s former classmate & (crush) Ryan St. Nicholas arrives home for Christmas, Grace’s best friend initiates “Operation Mistletoe” to search for mistletoe. Ryan isn’t selling St. Nicholas’ House to keep his family legacy that belong to his Grandma’s. Ribbons & Bows Christmas Fundraiser with help from Jack & Olivia. Mayor Sami Hoffman & her Husband. Olivia gives Grace a mistletoe. Grace has a mistletoe while Ryan holds mistletoe from Grace as they kissed under the mistletoe. Jack & Olivia go outside. It’s available on Hulu via Disney+
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing about this movie! I just watched it and it was so cute! It stars Jen Lilley and Nick Bateman. They had great chemistry together and the supporting cast was great especially her best friend and brother who are married. Very cute and fun! It’s available on Hulu.
DeleteA Carol for Two is 1 of the best main Hallmark movies of this Season by a long mile!! -Maria
ReplyDeleteHallmark is casting for a new movie in Upstate New York
ReplyDeleteGet ready, Upstate New York—your moment in a Hallmark movie could be just a casting call away.
Hallmark‘s newest film, “Like Nobody’s Business,"starring Rachael Leigh Cook, will be shooting in Albany and Schenectady, bringing a bit of Hollywood magic to the Capital Region
Filming runs from Monday, Nov. 4, through Friday, Nov. 15, offering locals a rare chance to get in on the action as background stars
Review: A Carol For Two -
ReplyDeleteFamily-friendly? Yes -
Recommend? Borderline Yes -
This movie could have been so much better with one little change (which I will get to shortly). Still, I enjoyed it, because it was like watching a Broadway revue, filled with many Christmas hymns that were sung beautifully by the two main actors, Ginna Claire Mason and Jordan Litz (who I understand have both been on Broadway). Their voices blended so well together! Also, their acting was spot-on, and you could feel their chemistry growing as the movie progressed. And with one exception, I enjoyed the supporting cast as well.
The main problem (along with the 2024 Christmas movie theme of lying!), is, in a word, Brad! What an obnoxious, self-centered, irritating character! Also, some of the scenes with him were downright ridiculous (like the outdoor double-dating scenes where he leaves her to get advice). The writers could have kept the same premise and made the character likable (which actually would have made more sense, since she would likely have been more drawn to someone like that). Instead, this character hurts - and almost ruins - an otherwise wonderful movie! But, because of the pluses I mentioned, it didn't totally ruin it for me, and so for now, it's a keeper.
What 2024 Hallmark Christmas movies the are played so far are terrible
ReplyDeleteOur Holiday Story is a big (and clean) winner! Highly recommend. -Maria
ReplyDeleteWhile I’m watching Tauls for Christmas
ReplyDeleteA Cozy Christmas Qult
November 17, 2024
8pm ET/5pm PT
Starring Fereith Young & Harmon Walsh
I really enjoyed Tails of Christmas. Faith shown throughout and family friendly. I wish we could buy the movies. Didn't seem like GAF really post about it on Twitter, which was too bad.
ReplyDeleteMisty
Tails of Christmas is pretty good. -Maria
ReplyDeleteA Carol For Two was so cute! New York holds such a special place in my heart and around the holidays it is just magical. I loved the diner, the supporting characters, (with the exception of Brad lol) and Alex and Violette’s singing was amazing together. I would totally save this movie on my DVR.
ReplyDelete~Paula
@therokuchannel ‘Tis the season for second chances. @joeymcintyre & Michelle Morgan star in Jingle Bell Love, streaming free on November 18!, 2024
ReplyDeleteJim, I thought of you tonight. I'm just in a funky mood where I didn't want to watch any movies but I wanted to sit by a cozy fire with some nice music and maybe read a book or do some crochet. Didn't feel like dealing with the messiness of the real fireplaces (need to convert to gas!), so I put in my fireplace dvd with the crackling sounds and piped some Christmas music through separate speakers. But then, all of a sudden, I remembered you talking about asking the Frndly people when the Hallmark yule log would return. So, I checked. And, yay!, Happy & Friends Yule Log (Harvest version) are back!!! I turned off my other stuff and I'm now enjoying all the festive decorations and music and cute animals. (And, bonus, the orange "Happy" cat reminds me of my all-time favorite kitty.) Hope you and others are also enjoying this return of a cozy holiday favorite! ~~Jane
ReplyDeleteAs ridiculously funny Holiday Mismatch is, I regret to inform everyone that it has a gay son. (yes, I'm as disappointed as the rest of you. Even though I had my suspicions about it from the get go). -Maria
ReplyDeleteSo very bummed to hear this!! My girls and I love watching Sabrina the Teenage Witch so we were so excited to see the ladies who played Aunt Hilda and Aunt Zelda back together again 😫😫 Honestly though I kind of had a feeling it would but I had hoped really hard it wouldn’t!
DeleteHoliday Mismatch is not family friendly. Stopped watching as soon as they introduced a gay couple for no other reason other than their new agenda. I have noticed that they usually put it in movies where the storyline is more interesting than the typical hallmark movie. I’m guessing that’s so you will be halfway in and be hopefully too invested in it to turn off the tv , thus making their agenda mission complete by making you watch and except the new “normal”. -Anna
ReplyDeleteAnna, thank you for letting us know. Don't you hate how they sneak their agenda into an otherwise good movie?!
DeleteThey're very determined to try and make this nonsense "mainstream", when, in fact, their agenda is actually the minority -- but, unfortunately, a very loud and vocal minority! I suppose they think if they add just minor characters who are homosexual, then gradually we will all accept it as being the new "normal" and family friendly. And, sadly, a lot of people out there are going along with it as being okay. I, on the other hand, am happy to not accept their agenda and hit delete and clear some space on the dvr; so, thank you for the heads up. ~~Jane
“A Carol for Two” – Oh how we enjoyed the music! The leads had amazing voices. Both have been on Broadway in the same play. Plus, they were so adorable! And Paul has fast become one of my favorite Hallmark stars. He is really good. I also got a kick out of Hazel. She was funny. I could have done without the character of Brad though. He honestly got on my last nerve. I don’t believe he added anything to the story. But, besides that negative thing, I recommend this sweet little movie.
ReplyDelete“Our Holiday Story” – This was another winner! We really thought this movie was engaging, sweet and also funny. Nikki and Warren had really good chemistry. They were believable as a couple, and we enjoyed their “how we met” story. Of course, there was a misunderstanding, but it was quickly addressed which was a good thing. We also liked Warren’s daughter and boyfriend. Their story was believable, and I thought they were also a good match. I also recommend this movie.
ReplyDeleteWe haven’t watched the other new movies, but I am looking forward the most to “Tails of Christmas”. I am normally not a fan of movies with animals, but I have a soft spot for any movie with a veteran theme. 😊
ReplyDeleteWatched "Tails of Christmas" from GAF and I thought it was very good. The lead Male actor could have been a little bit better-he wasn't the greatest, but Ash Tsai was just adorable. I loved the Faith aspect sprinkled throughout the movie, Her family was fun as well! It probably won't be one that I will hold on to, but I thought it was a good one time watch :)
ReplyDeleteReview: Tails of Christmas -
ReplyDeleteFamily-friendly? Yes -
Recommend? Noooo!
Well, at least the handful of animals they showed were cute.
I don't know who the producer(s), director(s) and writer(s) were on this film, but they managed to make this one of the worst Christmas movies so far this year! Here's why:
* The script (Part 1) - It seems like everyone just speaks one line, and then another person speaks one line, and so on. No deep or interesting conversations. And the lines are usually so bland or predictable. (Oooh, I wonder, maybe AI wrote this?!)
* The editing - Because of the "one-liners", there is a lot of back-and-forth shots of the people talking. The problem is in the cutting between scenes - the non-talking person (or the dog) in the scene is often facing a different direction than when the camera cut away. Much more care should have been taken.
* The acting - The main problem! Except for Ash Tsai, everyone's acting seemed very stilted! And the worst, unfortunately, was the lead actor, Eric Guilmette. It was if he was reading his lines for the first time off a cue card! There was absolutely no feeling in his (monotone) delivery, like he was just going through the motions. Ash was better but still not great.
* The script (Part 2) - Eric's character Caleb has a crisis of faith because of his accident, and his pastor and friend gives him some encouraging words that would hopefully restore his faith. So I am expecting that, by the end of the movie, Caleb's faith would indeed be restored. But nothing - Unless I missed it, he gets the advice, and that's it! How could this not be resolved?! (C'mon, GAF!)
There were a couple more things, but I think that's enough. I feel bad - it's a good plot; if only it had been handled by more competently!
Just wanted to let y’all know that a new Christmas movie with Jessica Lowndes and Daniel Lissing called Renovation Romance is now on Hulu. It was really cute! A heads up that both of them have significant others when they start the movie because I know that can bother some people with storylines like that. But I do feel that the breakups are very interesting and the communication is rather profound during those scenes so I feel like it was surprisingly handled pretty well. Even though I don’t mind those storylines usually I was a bit nervous at how they were going to handle it considering it was going to be two relationships ending. It was so good to see Jessica Lowndes and Daniel Lissing together again! I loved them together in A December Bride and watch it a couple times each Christmas season because it makes me smile so it made me really happy to see them together again in a new movie. They really have great chemistry together! While it was clean, they are working with couples who aren’t necessarily married yet that are renovating homes (at least in the opening scene and in the relationship between Daniel Lissing and his significant other) it is never implied that they live together. Really enjoyed the movie!
ReplyDelete“My Sweet Austrian Holiday” was so cute! Yes it was predictable but sometimes those are the best kinds of movies to watch on a night in with family. I thought Will and Brittany had such natural chemistry together and I also loved the actress who played Maya and how she had her own little romance going on. I would watch this one again.
ReplyDelete~Paula
Short Review (for a change!): Our Holiday Story -
ReplyDeleteFamily-friendly? Yes -
Recommend? Okay for a one-time watch -
Nikki and Warren are two of my favorite Hallmark actors. And, as usual, their acting was top-notch! But the story just didn't grab me. I guess I didn't really care for the back-and-forth between the past and the present (and it didn't help that NIkki and Warren didn't seem to age over the years). Also, while I have complained in the past about too many near-misses in some movies, here we have the other extreme - too many bumpings-into-each-other for me to find it believable. Still, these two are always fun to watch, and so I am glad to have watched it. But it's not a keeper for me!