thirdsqurl Review of A Christmas Wedding Date

A Christmas Wedding Date (2012 TV Movie)

Lazy All the Way Through

[4/10 · 14 December 2014]

Combining various elements of Groundhog Day with other Christmas themes could be a cute idea, but these filmmakers just didn't want to put in the work. The spotty script didn't deliver either a solid plot or clever dialog. And if it had, there is no evidence the actors would have taken advantage of it. The movie is not just miscast, but the director seems to have made no effort to get everyone on board. At times the characters are understated, and at others way over-the-top, giving the film an uneven flow. It is also difficult to invest much feeling in the characters. Marla Sokoloff's Rebecca is generally mean, her would-be boyfriend is a handsome dishrag, and the supporting cast are all caricatures. Catherine Hicks came closest to rising above the foam, but they didn't give her much to play with. The movie in not completely unwatchable, having a few good moments, but for a plot that relies on magic, it has way too little.