I also agree that I would like to see more of Ashley Greene in future Hallmark movies. It's implied that maybe that's because she was pleasing Aunt Audrey, but I don't think that was covered very well. I never really did get why Lucy had a sudden personality change supposedly the last three months before she left. There is a mystery as to why they broke up and when we get to what it is my reaction is So What. I agree with the review that the chemistry between the leads doesn't burn down any chem labs. I didn't say it is bad, just nothing special. It is a basic romance, and there is nothing special about except maybe the lead actors.
#Christmas on my mind movie#
This movie belonged on the regular Hallmark channel. I always hope for big things from HMM because the Christmas movies there are supposed to be more heartwarming. The story is not too heavy while taking itself seriously and is both warm-hearted and has a light touch when necessary. The script doesn't get too cheesy or sentimental and does have a more natural flow when it becomes more settled. The music isn't as intrusive as it tends to be with Hallmark while the direction gets the job done well. Furthermore, 'Christmas on My Mind' pleases visually, lovely festive locations attractively and never drably or garishly shot. Their chemistry is sweet and genuine, not cloying at all. Walker is completely at ease with his role and brings a lot of charm and empathy to a potentially over-stiff character. Ashley Greene is endearing to watch and her conflict to me was investable. In my view, the characters weren't bland, too perfect or annoying and were better developed than most characters in Hallmark's Christmas films. However, credit is due though for breaking away from the usual basic formula that most Hallmark Christmas films follow, and not only not wasting it but not doing it half-heartedly. Parts are for my tastes on the cheesy and forced side. There are times where the dialogue could have been better. It did get a bit too weird and silly towards the end, which also felt too pat. But 'Christmas on My Mind' does show that Hallmark do have a good film in them if given a chance and that they can do something different to usual. It's not a masterpiece by any stretch, then again is that expected from Hallmark, or flawless. 'Christmas on My Mind' to me and am not sure how this opinion is going to go down managed to be one of the best from that year and actually among their best Christmas films in general.
Some are above average and more, others are average and less 2019 was a very hit and miss and generally unimpressive year for Hallmark and their Christmas output, despite some surprisingly good efforts. They are very formulaic with most of them being more of the same narratively and structurally, apart from sporadic attempts at changes of pace like this film. If a Hallmark fan or wanting to see as many Christmas films as possible, expectations would understandably be higher. Nobody should watch Hallmark films with massively high expectations, their Christmas output particularly.
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