6.9/10 (7)
Despite the same theme always being told by Hallmark just in a different locale. "A Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas" feels different, genuine, and homely. For that I'm willing to bump my score up to a 7.
The biggest thing for me was the chemistry amongst the actors. Rachael Leigh Cook seemed to be a lot more comfortable in this role compared to "Frozen In Love". She's a lot more enjoyable to love and she was believable in her love for Christmas. Benjamin Ayres did well to bring the warmth as the movie progressed, and Lina Renna who plays the daughter had a contagious laugh and smile that made her feel welcoming.
As stated, the story has been told countless times before just in different locales, but here it just works extremely well. I don't know if it was the building of Christmas, the wedding, love, or a combination of all three, but whatever it was it doesn't discourage me from watching this one again.
There was no guarantee I would enjoy this movie as much as I did especially when I eventually realized that Rachael Leigh Cook was in it. However, she does a likeable job and has good chemistry with the cast. The story is heart tugging at times and the spirit of Christmas is to be had. Overall, I'd recommend this one. It's loving and warm, and full of Christmas spirit.
That's all for now. Thank you for taking the time to read my review. Until next time.... Enjoy the show!
Despite the same theme always being told by Hallmark just in a different locale. "A Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas" feels different, genuine, and homely. For that I'm willing to bump my score up to a 7.
The biggest thing for me was the chemistry amongst the actors. Rachael Leigh Cook seemed to be a lot more comfortable in this role compared to "Frozen In Love". She's a lot more enjoyable to love and she was believable in her love for Christmas. Benjamin Ayres did well to bring the warmth as the movie progressed, and Lina Renna who plays the daughter had a contagious laugh and smile that made her feel welcoming.
As stated, the story has been told countless times before just in different locales, but here it just works extremely well. I don't know if it was the building of Christmas, the wedding, love, or a combination of all three, but whatever it was it doesn't discourage me from watching this one again.
There was no guarantee I would enjoy this movie as much as I did especially when I eventually realized that Rachael Leigh Cook was in it. However, she does a likeable job and has good chemistry with the cast. The story is heart tugging at times and the spirit of Christmas is to be had. Overall, I'd recommend this one. It's loving and warm, and full of Christmas spirit.
That's all for now. Thank you for taking the time to read my review. Until next time.... Enjoy the show!