6.7 stars.
What's not to like about our leads? Nothing. And what's not to like about the story? Nothing. And the same question for chemistry, writing, lighting, music, setting, scenery, etc... That's the point. Nostalgic Christmas is like that nostalgic feeling you get when you have your 3rd glass of eggnog on December 26th just to get rid of all the leftovers before they spoil. Nobody wants anymore of it, they are all sick of it, don't want to smell it, don't want to see it, get that nog out of my sight I think I'm gonna be sick.
This was not a bad film AT ALL. It was good average semi-fun cookie cutter. The actors were very pretty and that was the only thing that pulled me out of a sugar coma to finish this movie. If I were in a different mood I might have really enjoyed this, but for some reason I was preoccupied with this or that, distracted by other stuff, just couldn't invest in this story, not one bit. I'm sorry Hallmark fans, this was just so-so for me. I love the daughter, and the mill/factory issues, and the toy store issues, and the dad, and the realtor, and wood working and carving, the lady with the dark hair (was she the principal, or the a councilwoman?), and the lady who owned the mill was cold-ish, or was she? I don't recall because this could not hold my attention.
The actors are pretty. Did I say that already? There was no tension, no anticipation, no flirtation, just dreamy glances that meant nothing. Very strange. Give it a go, it's got pretty people and nice clothes and stuff. They lost a 40 foot tree.
What's not to like about our leads? Nothing. And what's not to like about the story? Nothing. And the same question for chemistry, writing, lighting, music, setting, scenery, etc... That's the point. Nostalgic Christmas is like that nostalgic feeling you get when you have your 3rd glass of eggnog on December 26th just to get rid of all the leftovers before they spoil. Nobody wants anymore of it, they are all sick of it, don't want to smell it, don't want to see it, get that nog out of my sight I think I'm gonna be sick.
This was not a bad film AT ALL. It was good average semi-fun cookie cutter. The actors were very pretty and that was the only thing that pulled me out of a sugar coma to finish this movie. If I were in a different mood I might have really enjoyed this, but for some reason I was preoccupied with this or that, distracted by other stuff, just couldn't invest in this story, not one bit. I'm sorry Hallmark fans, this was just so-so for me. I love the daughter, and the mill/factory issues, and the toy store issues, and the dad, and the realtor, and wood working and carving, the lady with the dark hair (was she the principal, or the a councilwoman?), and the lady who owned the mill was cold-ish, or was she? I don't recall because this could not hold my attention.
The actors are pretty. Did I say that already? There was no tension, no anticipation, no flirtation, just dreamy glances that meant nothing. Very strange. Give it a go, it's got pretty people and nice clothes and stuff. They lost a 40 foot tree.