AniInterview Sorry, this movie sucks

Lawbolisted Powerful

Steineded How sad is this?

Pluskylang Great Film overall

Ed-Shullivan Hallmark movies are synonymous with corny and quick productions and this film is just a bit different because it is actually filled with the "season of miracles" as Mayor Fred Barnes (Fred Henderson) comments. The Mayor introduces his single and handsome building contractor Scott Terrell (Victor Webster) to event coordinator Lindsey Monroe (Bridget Regan) who join forces to restore a 30 year old tradition of lighting the annual Christmas tree under the towns yet to be built replica gazebo. Lindsey's daughter Hannah Monroe (Imogen Tear) receives a free Christmas stocking from one of the ladies booth at the town hall bazaar which Hannah immediately hangs up on their fireplace mantle. Suddenly the stocking falls off of their mantle and an old locket and chain fall out which Hannah says is her moms since she was the one who discovered it. Grandma Donna Chastain (Iris Quinn) comes over to help out and now the three ladies (grandma Donna Chastain, mother Lindsey and daughter Hannah) get ready to prepare for Christmas in their own ways. Young Hannah wants a puppy named Lucky for Christmas and both grandma and Lindsey are currently without men in their lives so as any Hallmark movie should have, their is romance brewing in the air for these two lovely ladies.Building contractor Scott Terrell experiences initial problems constructing and perfecting the town hall's gazebo without any blue prints and time is of the essence if the towns Christmas lights are to be turned on on Christmas Eve. Gradually we find out that Scott's heritage had something to do with building the original towns square gazebo and as if by magic , Lindsey and Scott's business plans are falling into place as is their love lives also seem to be falling into place.Not to be outdone, Mayor Fred Barnes has been flirting with grandma Donna Chastain who wants nothing to do with his romantic intentions, at least initially anyways. (For personal interest Mayor Fred Barnes and grandma Donna Chastain are married to each other in real life) As the film unfolds there are interludes of grave disappointments as well as some very heart-warming scenes.Mrs. Shullivan and I agreed that this Hallmark Christmas romance film is a keeper.I give the film an 8 out of 10 rating

gehewe Our family loves Christmas movies and we liked this one. It passed the doze test (no one fell asleep). It was a simple story with a little fantasy mixed in. Yes it was well done and we would watch it again.The story was simple and warm with 5 main characters. The Christmas movies I haven't liked have too many characters with convoluted story lines. The grandma character really added energy and a personal touch using pet names like sugar and bug for her daughter and grand daughter. Great job on how the coin guessing contest was won and fit in with the magic stocking. Movie shows the little girl doing the right thing. Great all around.

Christmas-Reviewer BEWARE OF FALSE REVIEWS & REVIEWERS. SOME REVIEWERS HAVE ONLY ONE REVIEW TO THEIR NAME. NOW WHEN ITS A POSITIVE REVIEW THAT TELLS ME THEY WERE INVOLVED WITH THE MOVIE. IF ITS A NEGATIVE REVIEW THEN THEY MIGHT HAVE A GRUDGE AGAINST THE FILM . I HAVE REVIEWED OVER 200 HOLIDAY FILMS. I HAVE NO AGENDA.This Hallmark film is okay at best. This is a "movie by the numbers" Now I will not say that this film was bad because it wasn't "bad" it just wasn't great.I didn't mind the "General Idea" of the film. What I didn't like was that the film was too slow at times. I also had trouble with the dog story-line. It was just was too much. Also the widowed woman who hasn't celebrated Christmas in years is too hard to believe! I also think that most people would still celebrate Christmas they way the use to do when they have a small child. Most parents will put their children needs before their own. Now will I watch this again? Doubtful but you never know.

wingsshelia The storyline was good but it was so full of mistakes !! One after another that it keep me watching to see them all. But it was hard to watch. Also the lead female character was such a whiny, selfish, poor me, I was the only one who suffered from what happened, cried all the time etc. it was really hard to feel anything for her. I love Hallmark Christmas movies & look forward to them. Yes, I know they're basically the same but this one surprised me. In my opinion the worst one they've ever made. Usually Hallmark is on the ball w/their movies. Guess someone slept through this one. Just entertain yourselves with watching all the goofs, mistakes, & the lead female. You will shake your head at it.