Winter Song

I really was moved by this movie. Maybe because I wish I had a better relationship with my dad. I cried on certain parts. It was beautifully done!

This was a tear jerker for me, but I'm a cry baby. This movie wasn't perfect, but it was nicely done. I was glad to see Ashanti. I think she shined in this roll. I think she's coming into her own with her acting. She also did well with her singing. Stan Shaw was perfect for his roll. The supporting cast was good as well. If you're softy like me get your tissue handy. I loved that it ended on a positive note. I will definitely watch it again.

Stan Shaw the longtime underrated actor steals the show is this new Lifetime Network movie for the holiday season. Wanting to reconnect with his daughter he is befriended by Ashanti (also solid) who lost her father years earlier. Lots of music but what it doesn't have is the cookie cutter plot that most other Christmas themed movies have this time of year. A breath of fresh air for this holiday season.

This is a fairly unusual story among the usual Lifetime and Hallmark stories this time of year. For one thing it isn't a romance. It is a story of trying to bring family together.

Along the way we get to hear Stan Shaw sing a lot of Christmas songs and one non-traditional song, which may be original.

There are some heartwarming moments, but for me the main attraction was Ashanti singing and I'm not otherwise that familiar with her work.

This is what a Christmas movie should be. No making cookies or decorating the tree. But a story with warmth and love.