Lost At Christmas (2020)-
It starts off Hallmark enough, but in a more gritty and British way and you start to think that it has potential, before you realise that you have no interest in the two lead characters whatsoever.
Neither are particularly likeable and I found myself watching it further to see who they might end up with, because surely it wasn't going to be each other. It's the only reason I made it to the end to be honest, I thought that something good was going to happen and that these two were just setting the scene.
The lead male was a grumpy and unfriendly git and I was surprised to find that he had played the same part in the short version of this film. What did he do that was so impressive to keep him in the role? Because it didn't show here.
As for the lead female, I myself would not have gone anywhere with her, what a nut job! But then I also wouldn't have invited him along either if I'd been her.
There are the usual continuity problems, it's freezing, but they aren't wearing their scarves or their coats done up and such like. On some occasions these things can be forgiven, because the rest a film is so good, but not this one.
Actually, the only saving grace of the entire film was the beautiful scenery of the Scottish Highlands.
Even the seasoned professional actors didn't come out of it well and Clare Grogan in particular was vile.
I've seen films like this before, the car journey home for Christmas is a staple. We all know that Hallmark do them with a bit more polish and sentiment, which doesn't always work, but I think I prefer most of them to this effort, that makes any relationship hard to buy. They also tend to get hot guys too, which at least makes up for some things.
If I had been the writer or director and I had gone with the ending that they chose, I think that I would have had her dying at the end or on her way to hospital for a final treatment, to explain her desperate need to celebrate properly and to get home no matter what. It might also explain why events turn out like they do, because otherwise it's all just rather lame.
Not a win for the Brits I'm afraid.
309.86/1000.
It starts off Hallmark enough, but in a more gritty and British way and you start to think that it has potential, before you realise that you have no interest in the two lead characters whatsoever.
Neither are particularly likeable and I found myself watching it further to see who they might end up with, because surely it wasn't going to be each other. It's the only reason I made it to the end to be honest, I thought that something good was going to happen and that these two were just setting the scene.
The lead male was a grumpy and unfriendly git and I was surprised to find that he had played the same part in the short version of this film. What did he do that was so impressive to keep him in the role? Because it didn't show here.
As for the lead female, I myself would not have gone anywhere with her, what a nut job! But then I also wouldn't have invited him along either if I'd been her.
There are the usual continuity problems, it's freezing, but they aren't wearing their scarves or their coats done up and such like. On some occasions these things can be forgiven, because the rest a film is so good, but not this one.
Actually, the only saving grace of the entire film was the beautiful scenery of the Scottish Highlands.
Even the seasoned professional actors didn't come out of it well and Clare Grogan in particular was vile.
I've seen films like this before, the car journey home for Christmas is a staple. We all know that Hallmark do them with a bit more polish and sentiment, which doesn't always work, but I think I prefer most of them to this effort, that makes any relationship hard to buy. They also tend to get hot guys too, which at least makes up for some things.
If I had been the writer or director and I had gone with the ending that they chose, I think that I would have had her dying at the end or on her way to hospital for a final treatment, to explain her desperate need to celebrate properly and to get home no matter what. It might also explain why events turn out like they do, because otherwise it's all just rather lame.
Not a win for the Brits I'm afraid.
309.86/1000.