7.3 stars.
Normally I'd rate a movie like this around 6.3 stars, but because the leads are able to convey something real, albeit a bit depressing, it makes 'Meet Me at Christmas' a legitimate love story about disappointment and second chances.
First thing I noticed is the younger versions of the leads share nothing in common with the older versions. Their mannerisms, acting style, and appearance are so vastly different that it lacks continuity. The quality of the experience and entertainment value are greatly affected by this apparent oversight.
The majority of tension between the leads is tangible and detracts from real chemistry. It seemed to me the actors themselves have a mutual dislike for each other and it shows. Or maybe this is deliberate, in which case the goal was achieved.
Catherine Bell has her moments. In some scenes she shines like a star, but in others she seems a bit off. Again, I can only attribute this to the rapport of the actors.
The story has been done a billion times, and the only difference between this and so many other Hallmark movies is the fact that they aren't disguising or pretending to be something else. It's a genuine story about a guy and a gal who have completely changed in the past 25 years. Their adult counterparts are unrecognizable when compared to their younger selves.
Normally I'd rate a movie like this around 6.3 stars, but because the leads are able to convey something real, albeit a bit depressing, it makes 'Meet Me at Christmas' a legitimate love story about disappointment and second chances.
First thing I noticed is the younger versions of the leads share nothing in common with the older versions. Their mannerisms, acting style, and appearance are so vastly different that it lacks continuity. The quality of the experience and entertainment value are greatly affected by this apparent oversight.
The majority of tension between the leads is tangible and detracts from real chemistry. It seemed to me the actors themselves have a mutual dislike for each other and it shows. Or maybe this is deliberate, in which case the goal was achieved.
Catherine Bell has her moments. In some scenes she shines like a star, but in others she seems a bit off. Again, I can only attribute this to the rapport of the actors.
The story has been done a billion times, and the only difference between this and so many other Hallmark movies is the fact that they aren't disguising or pretending to be something else. It's a genuine story about a guy and a gal who have completely changed in the past 25 years. Their adult counterparts are unrecognizable when compared to their younger selves.