Heart of the Holidays

6.3 stars.

'Heart of the Holidays' is one of Hallmarks dot all the I's, cross all the t's, cookie cutter, fit the mold films. It is one of a few I recall that is just that, nothing more and nothing less.

I enjoy the lead female's personality on screen. She has a very personable quality, down to earth, easy going, just an old soul type. That persona actually comes across in all of her roles, not just here and there. While this can be good, it can also lead to confusion. The career oriented character she is supposed to be in this cannot be portrayed sufficiently by her particular acting style. Mis-cast is an understatement.

The lead male is one of the great ones, and he does not have the opportunity to shine at all. Again, this is a mis-cast of epic proportions. And maybe the writing didn't allow for any breathing room for him.

This is average right down the line from writing, acting, chemistry, music, lighting, sets, etc... There is nothing special about this film. It does meet the standards of an experience that can be watched once. I will not come back to this one ever again, and it's sad because I love both of the leads.