Looking for Her

Yes, I like City of Trees so yes I loved this and these 2. I can do another 10 years of cute queer xmas trope films. Have a lot of catching up to do. This doesnt need to be more than it is. A cute feel good lesbian xmas movie. The fact that it is a queer film already lifts the dialogue for me over similar non queer stories and plus the chemistry of these 2 is so sweet! This feels a little heavier than Under the Christmas Tree and Christmas at the Ranch as it should but I can watch all 3 often. So happy this was made and always happy to be surprised with more queer holiday content. Keep it going!

A feel good holiday flick. Yes,the beginning does feel somewhat stretched but an enjoyable movie nonetheless. The chemistry between the leads are amazing. Cinematography is good and doesn't give off that low budget vibe that many independent movies have. This could easily have been an Hallmark holiday movie.

Alexandra Swarens the writer, producer, editor, director and lead actor of this movie is a real gem. Her work is excellent, hopefully she continues to create content for a long time to come (and hopefully that content includes herself and Olivia ;-).

PS. If you enjoy the movie, do consider donating to her future projects, details on Violet Wave Production's YouTube channel.

Overall, this is a cute holiday movie. The two leads have good chemistry from the start, and it's refreshing to see how their attraction develops naturally and with minimal angst or contention. The drama between Taylor and her parents that led to the whole fake relationship setup is handled gracefully and tugs at the heartstrings in all the right places. The rapport among the actors playing Taylor, Olive, Cheryl, and Frank is so funny and warm that it would have been nice to see more screen time devoted to that and to the blossoming romance. As it was, the initial setup dragged quite a bit with almost thirty minutes of story before the two leads finally meet. But beyond that pacing issue, Looking for Her is a fun and adorable film I'd be happy to add to my annual holiday watchlist.

We absolutely loved this movie. Its charm comes not from big budget or hallmark same old same old, but instead from a genuine, believable and well thought out story. Dialogue that felt unforced and delightful chemistry combined with creative camera work, moved the plot forward without being rushed.

Small details like actually having cocoa in the mug and sets that looked lived in were a nice touch that easily overshadowed any continuity errors (I hear it's incredibly difficult to film scenes with people eating or playing games and keep every shot the same).

The pace may not be for everyone and the family dynamic with healing generational trauma may feel out of place for a feel good Christmas movie, but by not relying on blatant or over used tropes and including a few playful twists it was exactly what this couple needed for Christmas.

The story doesn't go to great depths but it's so enjoyable to watch, it's worth the time!

Both leads are equally interesting and for my surprise there's some very funny moments!

I read a book with almost the same storyline, but has a notch compared to this one. The book name is Change Of Heart from Clare Lydon!

Get ready for a romance set in the Scottish Highlands, studded with lush scenery, sizzling attraction, a first kiss to make you weak, and lashings of family drama. Clare Lydon is the queen of British romantic comedies, and this story is guaranteed to leave you breathless.

Both are pretty interesting! Worth the watch and the reading!