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If I Only Had Christmas

  • TV Movie
  • 2020
  • TV-G
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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Candace Cameron Bure and Warren Christie in If I Only Had Christmas (2020)
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At Christmas, a cheerful publicist teams up with a cynical VP and his eclectic team to help a charity in need.At Christmas, a cheerful publicist teams up with a cynical VP and his eclectic team to help a charity in need.At Christmas, a cheerful publicist teams up with a cynical VP and his eclectic team to help a charity in need.

  • Director
    • David Weaver
  • Writers
    • Jim Head
    • Sarah Montana
  • Stars
    • Candace Cameron Bure
    • Warren Christie
    • Jordana Largy
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David Weaver
    • Writers
      • Jim Head
      • Sarah Montana
    • Stars
      • Candace Cameron Bure
      • Warren Christie
      • Jordana Largy
    • 57User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Candace Cameron Bure
    Candace Cameron Bure
    • Darcy
    Warren Christie
    Warren Christie
    • Glenn
    Jordana Largy
    Jordana Largy
    • Jackie
    Brenda Crichlow
    Brenda Crichlow
    • Winona
    • (as Brenda M. Crichlow)
    Robert Markus
    • Riley
    Lucia Walters
    Lucia Walters
    • Bridget
    Frances Flanagan
    Frances Flanagan
    • Emma
    Serge Houde
    Serge Houde
    • Henry
    Matt Mazur
    Matt Mazur
    • Zeke
    Neil Webb
    Neil Webb
    • Huck
    Stephi Chin-Salvo
    Stephi Chin-Salvo
    • Jade
    • (as Steph Chin-Salvo)
    Chelsea Gill
    Chelsea Gill
    • Clara
    Alison Araya
    Alison Araya
    • MIranda
    Lydia Campbell
    Lydia Campbell
    • Maggie
    Jaycie Dotin
    • Almira
    Chris Gauthier
    Chris Gauthier
    • Bryan
    • (as Christopher Gauthier)
    Craig Haas
    Craig Haas
    • Gary
    Kate Gajdosik
    • Reporter
    • Director
      • David Weaver
    • Writers
      • Jim Head
      • Sarah Montana
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    5toddsgraham

    This one fell a bit flat...

    From make-believe relationships (e.g., Holidate, Midnight at the Magnolia, Happiest Season), princess switches and royals incognito (e.g., The Princess Switch: Switched Again, A Royal Christmas Engagement), to fake five-star bed and breakfast staff (Five Star Christmas), deception and mistaken identity have been a very popular plot device in this year's Christmas movie lineup. Here again, in this film, we see this plot technique in use, though, arguably, having less of an impact than some of the movies listed above. Indeed, this movie fell flat a bit, I thought. Do not get me wrong, the story was pleasant, and the script/dialogue was decent (with some positive underlining messages). The acting was strong too. However, I felt this one lacked that 'something extra' as, for example, The Angel (which had great chemistry between the leads), A Timeless Christmas (which told a different story), Five Star Christmas and The Christmas House (which made me laugh), and The Christmas Waltz (which had some lovely dancing). Thus, I would describe this one as 'good enough'. That said, the acting overall was good. Candace Cameron Bure, a Hallmark regular, had a convincing performance. Her scene at the end, for example, when confronting Glenn about his deception was strong. Warren Christie's portrayal of Glenn was good, believable. The chemistry between the two was OK. Not the best I have seen this season, but certainly not the worst. The supporting cast had a strong performance. I enjoyed watching Brenda Crichlow (as Winona, the CFO) and Robert Markus (as Riley, the art instructor). The scenery, props, and sets were well-polished and festive, classic Hallmark. There was not as much focus on Christmas traditions in this one, which is not necessarily a bad thing (not another gingerbread house scene please). Simply put, this is an ordinary Christmas movie. Worth a watch if you have time to kill or if you are a fan of Candace Cameron Bure's Hallmark movies.
    6gmac14105

    a surprising miss for Candace Cameron Bure

    I never thought I would say this about a Hallmark Christmas movie, but...this one just wasn't Christmas-y enough!! It definitely felt like the movie was written and then the Hallmark execs went back and added in the Christmas elements at the last minute. The plot really could have worked any time of year.

    In addition to that, I just didn't find the movie that interesting and had trouble following who each character was working for (the foundation? the charity? the PR firm?) and what his or her position there was. Also, I figured out the "twist" in the first 5 minutes. I'm usually a fan of Candace Cameron's Christmas movies, so this one was a disappointment for me.
    6fctcsarahcross

    Cute

    This was another feel good Candace Christmas movie. I did notice a mistake in the script. When Darcy (Candace) is in the bar waiting to meet the CEO (who she's actually speaking to already), he asked her why she's visiting? She says oh I've always wanted to visit New England at Christmas time. However, they are in New York which is not part of New England.
    7kz917-1

    Loved all the Oz References!

    I'll admit several of the CCB movies have grated my last nerve, I swear some years they churn them out like butter! But this one was different, I actually liked it. Once I realized there were continuous references to the Wizard of Oz, it was a game to ferret them out. I would actually watch it again, because I think I missed some of the nuggets in the beginning of the film! Cute, funny. A Christmas movie experience like Where's Waldo trying to find all the Ozian Threads!
    Kirpianuscus

    beautiful

    The first virtue of film is the effort to nuance , using new reflections, the Hallmark recipe for Christmas films. The obvious references to Wizard of Oz is another good point. But, sure, the vibe of film is proposed by charming energy of Candace Cameron Bure. She has the huge skill to explore the humor, innocence and good energies of each role. The role of Darcy is another admirable example.

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    • Trivia
      Has many direct and indirect references to "The Wizard of Oz". Examples: Darcy is from Kansas City--Dorothy is from Kansas; Gumm Public Relations--Frances Gumm was Judy Garland's real name; Winona West--Wicked Witch of the West; Darcy's father Henry and stepmother Emma--Dorothy's Uncle Henry and Auntie Em; Emerald Education Trust--Emerald City; Dog named Bobo--dog named Toto; Darcy Gale--Dorothy Gale; Darcy's brothers Huck and Zeke--farmworkers Hunk and Zeke; Glen Goodman--Glinda the Good Witch; red shoes--ruby slippers.
    • Goofs
      2 minutes into the movie Darcy leaves the table right after she announced to her colleagues she will be back in a minute. She is holding her phone in her right hand at that time. In the next scene she's is walking away without holding her phone. The very next shot she's holding her phone in her right hand again.
    • Quotes

      Riley: I knew this was a bad idea.

      Darcy: No. No, no. Riley. You know the old show business saying. A bad rehearsal makes for a great performance.

      Riley: That's true. That's true. That's true.

    • Connections
      References The Wizard of Oz (1939)

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    • Release date
      • November 29, 2020 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Official Site
      • Production announcement
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ko bi le imel božič
    • Filming locations
      • Victoria, British Columbia, Canada(Kansas City & Greenwich Village)
    • Production companies
      • If Only Xmas Productions (Van)
      • iCandy Films
      • Muse Entertainment Enterprises
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      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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