Hallmark Channel Premiere | November 27, 2020
My first thought about this movie: is Grandpa Santa?
My second thought: I have seen this house before in Christmas With the Darlings. They must have gotten a two-for-one special.
In this movie, Lucy and siblings return home for Christmas, and they discover that their father has turned the family home into a struggling Bed-and-breakfast. When a famous B&B critic arrives incognito, they pretend to be guests and attempt to get dad a five-star review. What follows is a fun movie that is lighthearted and entertaining. It's not going to win any awards, but it's worth an hour and a half (if you can skip the commercials).
Hallmark gets an A on: the story; the casting; dinner scene; Grandma; tree decorating; humor
Hallmark gets a D on: the sassafras candy cane meet-cute; beardless Santa; Jake's singing
Grade: B+
* 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.
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