The is a pretty typical Christmas story in terms of premise and themes with one major exception. A significant amount of time is spent with the Nativity where Beverley Mitchell reads a version of the real Christmas story, Jesus birth. It doesn't differ greatly from what Linus tells us in Charlie Brown's Christmas so it's not unparoled, nor should it be offensive. It is unusual among Lifetime, Hallmark and even UpTV movies. Lest someone ask, it is also true to the original in the Bible as was Linus'. Then Beverley sings O Holy Night which mentions that same story. I think the song was meant to be a surprise, but it was pretty obvious they were practicing something.
As to Beverley's singing, her voice is strong and holds notes well. Unfortunately there are those who find her voice unappealing, probably both speaking and singing. I enjoyed the song.
Beverley and Stephen Colletti have decent chemistry. (I think) Donny Boaz and Erin Cahill had even better chemistry in a secondary story as Noelle's brother and fiance. Her father also had a secondary romance with Nick's mom.
There were no great highs or lows, surprises or tension other than all the potential problems with the Nativity.
As to Beverley's singing, her voice is strong and holds notes well. Unfortunately there are those who find her voice unappealing, probably both speaking and singing. I enjoyed the song.
Beverley and Stephen Colletti have decent chemistry. (I think) Donny Boaz and Erin Cahill had even better chemistry in a secondary story as Noelle's brother and fiance. Her father also had a secondary romance with Nick's mom.
There were no great highs or lows, surprises or tension other than all the potential problems with the Nativity.