Une famille cinq étoiles pour Noël

A man and his family put on a good face for an incognito critic who visits their B&B.

This Hallmark holiday romance has a strong cast, featuring Bethany Joy Lenz as Lucy Ralston, daughter of the owner of the Ralston Inn.

This film has elements of comedy combined with heartwarming moments. It also has a gentle tone and a slower pace.

I enjoyed the comedy in the movie. The two main characters are two of my favourite of the Hallmark movies and glad to see them in this movie together. At times I did feel the movie was a little "silly" but a nice change.

The house and scenery were absolutely beautiful, these aspects helped the movie be more interesting.

I really enjoyed the grandfather and grandmother roles they did a very good job.

Bethany Joy Lenz is my favorite female Hallmark lead, hands-down. If the summary said it was her leading a team of Christmas pugs against a team of alien invaders, I'd be in. And that's before I knew how well she could sing!

Five Star Christmas is not only the best movie of the 2020 holiday season, I think it's the best I've ever seen.

'Hilarious' is not a word I associate with Hallmark, but this movie was laugh-out-loud funny. And it sacrificed none of the romance or Christmas we expect along the way. Lenz' Lucy and co-star Victor Webster as Jake had a real snap of chemistry from their first run-in, and her extended family had an easy, loving vibe that never felt schmaltzy or forced. Two points for letting a little squabble in.

Honestly, Five Star Christmas felt like proof Hallmark noted all of our gripes and turned them into one warm, goofy movie. The plot was much fresher. The sets were lovely and well-decorated without being overdone. Family memories and traditions were represented without getting sappy. No smarmy little kids, crazed workaholics, overbearing mothers, exes from hell, or marches through 50 Christmas events.

I'll leave it for other reviewers to name exactly what they enjoyed most, because I don't want to spoil a single surprise, even the little ones.

As Grandma said, "People surprise you. You should follow your heart."

I found this Hallmark Christmas movie to have a fresh and fun theme. All Hallmark Christmas Love Stories are predictable and have the same outcome, but that's the exact reason that we tried and true fans watch them year after year. As always, Bethany Joy Lenz does not disappoint with her realistic acting. It would have been nice if we were allowed to hear more of her beautiful singing voice. The location and set was warm and beautiful. I thought the supporting cast was well fitted for the story. Chemistry between the leads was there, but would have been better if the story line had given them more time together for romance to build.

The supporting cast totally made this movie! They were so fun and entertaining.