Christmas Joy... not so much | D

Hallmark Wonderfolds - I'm intrigued

I really wanted to like this movie. In fact, I told myself that I liked this movie... for the first 30 minutes. And then I had to admit it - I don't like it. I think I can sum up my review with the following quote from the movie. And yes, this is an actual quote:

"It's Christmas trees and cookies, not advanced Calculus, which, by the way, I aced."

Am I right?

Hallmark gets an A on: Ad placement - solid work on this actually: MacBook + Hallmark Wonderfolds (kudos for ad placement on an actual Hallmark product)

Hallmark gets a D on: Conflict between cybershopping and department stores that is never actually developed; Snow that makes no sense (we're in North Carolina, right?); "I fell off a ladder and broke my ankle" storyline; Problematic freezer that was actually an insignificant problem; Totally anticlimactic gingerbread contest; Romantic gift that falls flat; Big city/small town comparison that just doesn't work

Grade: D

* Note Grading Scale:

A = This is seriously a good movie. It will remain on my DVR for the season.

B = Totally exceeded my expectations. I'm happy to recommend.

C = This is an average Hallmark movie. Good holiday fun.

D = I'm disappointed... but I watched it. Why not?

F = I actually had a hard time getting through this one. And that says a lot.