Snowcapped Christmas

I have to admit that I like these type of movies but this one cracked me up more than other for the wrong reasons. As a former competitive figure skater I really enjoyed making fun of the skating. The main female lead is supposed to be a famous figure skater. I don't know any current famous figure skater that can only do double jumps. Also she would never make it to Nationals or qualify for Worlds with double jumps. It's too bad they didn't find a stunt double that could do a few triples to make it more believable but I guess to most people who don't follow figure skating wouldn't know the difference. I also found it funny they used a spotlight on the skater at a competition. Overall it was still enjoyable and provided me with a few extra laughs.

This was a very cute and charming romance. But the skating was bad. This was not a woman with the skating skills and jump technique of a national champion. And that was not a triple axel. Also, a silver medal at Nationals most likely would've gotten her to Worlds as there are typically 2 spots open for Canadian or American female skaters. So her medal in the beginning should've been a bronze. Anyways that's just details that only fans of figure skating would know so it probably doesn't matter much to the general audience. It is a really adorable romantic movie that the whole family can enjoy.

Great movie with great scenery and predictable story line. Obviously the writers know nothing about ice fishing. Five people never share one hole in the ice and worms and standard fishing poles are not used by ice fisherman! In the ice skating scene the little girl is given like two minutes on the ice. Ridiculous! Otherwise a nice family movie with a common ending!

Decent love story, awful skating, weird casting choice. From the very start of the movie, it was obvious that the actress was way too old to be portraying a famous figure skater. Most retire in their mid to late twenties and she was definitely in her thirties. And if she's a gold medalist, she should be doing triples left and right along with spinning, jumping, etc. I'm no expert, but that was pathetic. The romance was sweet, the daughter with the French cereal name was sweet. The mom was sweet. The stuff with the coach was stupid, but I guess they had to throw some drama in there somehow. Anyway, decent Christmas movie.

In a romance for me, whether it be Christmas or not, I put a lot of value in how much time the leads spend together. Leah Renee and Nial Matter have good chemistry. Gracyn Shinyei is just right as the daughter. She is just cute enough but not too much.

I was pleased with the ending partly because it didn't tie absolutely everything neatly in a bow.