I am not unfamiliar to Hallmark Christmas Movies. I actually enjoy the silliness, playfulness and often 'come-on-ness I don't believe-ness'. And as I started this movie I first thought Julie Benz was miscast. I'm sorry but I thought 'she's too old' or 'not warm enough'. But I kept watching and yes it is formulamatic Hallmark. Yes it tugs at your heartstrings as should! But early on Julie Benz won me over and the schmultz won me over and I'll be, an occasional tear did flow... ehem, Family friendly, great characters all over the place and the ending I'll leave to your imagination. One thing that bugs me is when you type in full cast, you don't even get the child star and unfortunately I can't find out his name. Full cast does not bring up the full cast! I will say he acted up there with the best of them and that counts a lot in any venue. Thank you for an entertaining way-pre-Christmas evening.
Review of Charming Christmas
