Heaven Down Here

For some reason, the Hallmark Movies and Mysteries Christmas movies are considerably better this year than the Hallmark Channel Christmas movies. This is yet another HMM movie that has beat out all the other 2023 Hallmark Channel Christmas movies. Although it seemed to start a bit slow, I really got into the characters. Those characters that were not particularly likable early in the movie became likable by the end. This was because these characters were touched by the Christmas spirit and opened themselves up to developing warm relationships. And the spirit of Christmas centered around God being in the lives of the characters. This the movie was heartwarming in spite of the difficulties experienced by the various characters throughout the storyline. It was not a trite or formulaic script like so many of the Hallmark Channel movies. This is a feel-good movie that was perfect for Christmas! Keep making these types of movies, Hallmark!

First off, I'm not one that typically leaves reviews. However, it hurts that there are people on here leaving reviews that obviously don't know the reason for the season. And they're looking to bring down a fabulous movie. This isn't a movie that is typical Hallmark. You were left with a heartwarming story celebrating the reason we celebrate Christmas. Strangers helping others. Not thinking about themselves. People need this message. I loved it and honestly feel it was one of the best movies Hallmark has had this season. Not all movies will be for everyone. People are entitled to their opinions. But some of these reviews are laughable. Focusing on Imani and her reaction to the creep that didn't leave much of a tip is ridiculous. She is a single mother fighting for her children. Any decent mother would have done the same. If they wouldn't, they need to question themselves. Just saying...

This Christmas movie from Hallmark was a nice surprise. Like the title, it's more women's fiction than romance. The acting is above par, and the storyline is heartwarming without the obligatory-I-got-to-make-a-choice romance trope.

Don't get me wrong, I like those story lines as well, but sometimes you need to change it up and actually watch the characters grow, their circumstances get better despite the obstacles, which were real and actually dire (planning a Christmas pageant isn't life altering😐) thrown in their way. Or in two character's instances, realize they're real jerks and give back. That's what the holiday is about, right?

I enjoyed this Hallmark movie(despite some annoyances)of course in typical fashion,it was clichéd & similar storylines have been done.. Airport cancels flight,car breaks down & miracles happen along the way.. etc.

Need to(basically)agree with a reviewer.. Why do people feel entitled to guilt or hurt anyone during the Christmas holiday,as though is acceptable because it's a time of goodwill or else!

Yes unfortunately some people are more well off,others not so much & not saying be a cold hearted scrooge but feel we've become a society looking for easy handouts.

Such an example.. The waitress gets upset over a tip,the priest gets involved to guilt a customer.. How do we know he wasn't having hardship of some kind too,so being confronted made him sound less than kind & later the priest justifies it by assuming he was once like that guy. Wow! Talk about both,the waitress & the priest being pushy.

Even prior to this the priest is asking for help with meals although commendable what he might be trying to accomplish just felt he was always causing guilt for his missions,again where is it law because of the season means boundaries don't exist or saying no means.. Grinch!

If that was my diner unfortunately the priest might be asked to not return or the waitress reprimanded,considering the circumstances they overstepped.

The hospice worker although she also got involved,when she took the file her client had it was done with"good intentions"(despite invasion of privacy,hmm)glad the waitress got some closure to her adoption.. Still in the real world none of these people,would be actively employed for long.

With that said.. It was cast good,acting was ok & cinematography decent.

This year have actually enjoyed several movies,hoping they got fresh writers with ideas because the cookie cutter programs get boring.

Worth a watch at least once,this holiday season.

I was enchanted with this movie. The characters are well developed and believable. Each person in this film was so relatable with realistic challenges coupled with totally believable story lines.

Bitterness, curiosity, loss, love and desire were covered in "Heaven Down Here" so very, very well!

The plot twists and turns with quite unexpected events.

How delightful to be pulled into a story with characters that made me wish I could know them in real life.

When "Heaven Down Here" ended, I was sooo sad because I wanted more, more, more!

The setting of the movie was perfect because emotional intimacy had to occur...or not...and the viewer is not sure how it will all pan out!

More, please!