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.
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Brenda Crichlow
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Stephi Chin-Salvo
- Jade
- (as Steph Chin-Salvo)
Chris Gauthier
- Bryan
- (as Christopher Gauthier)
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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!
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.
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.
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.
6/10 - Wizard-of-Oz-tinged Christmas flick is better than you might expect
I enjoyed the Wizard of Oz twist; there are only so many incognito princes roaming NYC (although, Hallmark has me convinced there's one on every street corner), so I'm delighted when a new angle is given to boy meets girl.
The cast was engaging, even the minor supporting roles, and the family interactions were warm and believable. The storyline was a bit muddled, and Darcy's reaction to William's reveal was odd. I realize there has to be conflict in a Hallmark movie, but I wish the writers would dig a little deeper than the standard "overheard something incorrectly," "saw something out of context," or "lied to me" weary tropes.
One of the biggest misses was not showcasing Kansas City at Christmas. For years, my family and I have made the trek to KC to see the beautiful Plaza, Crown Center, and other holiday displays. The Plaza is magical at Christmas, and I'd hoped to see it featured on screen. Nevertheless, the movie was a pleasurable one I'm sure I'll rewatch in order to catch all the Wizard of Oz references I missed the first time.
The cast was engaging, even the minor supporting roles, and the family interactions were warm and believable. The storyline was a bit muddled, and Darcy's reaction to William's reveal was odd. I realize there has to be conflict in a Hallmark movie, but I wish the writers would dig a little deeper than the standard "overheard something incorrectly," "saw something out of context," or "lied to me" weary tropes.
One of the biggest misses was not showcasing Kansas City at Christmas. For years, my family and I have made the trek to KC to see the beautiful Plaza, Crown Center, and other holiday displays. The Plaza is magical at Christmas, and I'd hoped to see it featured on screen. Nevertheless, the movie was a pleasurable one I'm sure I'll rewatch in order to catch all the Wizard of Oz references I missed the first time.
Did you know
- TriviaHas 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.
- Goofs2 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.
- ConnectionsReferences The Wizard of Oz (1939)
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