This movie takes place in my hometown of Richmond, Virginia. Even the opening shot shows Monument Ave- an unmistakable landmark. They can't get away from that. But we see a snowy Richmond , which I guess they need to make it feel more like "Christmas" , because there isn't much "Christmas" in this movie.
The problem is, Richmond rarely sees a White Christmas and doesn't get much snow at all in December It usually rains here on Christmas. But aside from that, the characters are not local in flavor. They are all Canadians or something. I realize they don't have to be exactly right, but no one even attempted to sound remotely Southern or at least Southern flavored in their mannerisms. I found out this movie is based on the book which was written by an Australian lady who has probably never set foot in Richmond either. As far as the story line- it's highly predictable, but the Actors are good for what material they are given.
This seems to be very similar to the Danica McKeller movie that came out a few years earlier that also takes place in Virginia, which doesn't seem like Virginia. I feel so compelled to direct a Hallmark movie myself if it does takes place in Virginia, so they can at least get it right.
The problem is, Richmond rarely sees a White Christmas and doesn't get much snow at all in December It usually rains here on Christmas. But aside from that, the characters are not local in flavor. They are all Canadians or something. I realize they don't have to be exactly right, but no one even attempted to sound remotely Southern or at least Southern flavored in their mannerisms. I found out this movie is based on the book which was written by an Australian lady who has probably never set foot in Richmond either. As far as the story line- it's highly predictable, but the Actors are good for what material they are given.
This seems to be very similar to the Danica McKeller movie that came out a few years earlier that also takes place in Virginia, which doesn't seem like Virginia. I feel so compelled to direct a Hallmark movie myself if it does takes place in Virginia, so they can at least get it right.