It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

5/10 - maybe I am just suffering from Christmas movie fatigue, but I didn't really care for this one

Tricia Helfer and Eric Mabius are Hallmark regulars and are both excellent actors in their own right but also perfect for Hallmark movies and a great combi8nation. East and West Riverton are competitors in the annual Christmas decorating competition, Sarah and Liam are the two towns Mayors and both single, both being too busy to find love.

We all know where this is going and we're all happy to go along for the ride as they find each other and the two towns find a common goal.

Perfect Christmas loveliness.

There is always happy anticipation when Eric Mabius is cast in a movie..But something was missing in this film..First of all, Mr. Mabius looks a bit puffy and different from his usual appealing demeanor. Perhaps this viewer is in denial about the aging process, even in handsome movie heroes? His chemistry with Tricia Helfer was sadly very minimal She is taller than her leading man..and while there is reality in that concept..women may indeed be taller than their love interest, in this film the height difference only seemed to diminish Mr. Mabius and his heroic role further. The story was predictable as are most Hallmark holiday stories, and by this time in the month, it is often difficult to find one with an original plot. Tricia Helfer has a dazzling smile..She is lovely..Her voice is appealing..she exodus intelligence and strength..But in this film, the combination of the two leading actors was just not as exciting as it might have been. Eric Mabius deserves better material, more strength in his characters, less passive roles. This viewer always looks forward to seeing him in the next movie to come along.

This was a tough one to watch as she was clearly much taller than him in heels and they did so many things to make him appear taller. Then there's the lack of chemistry between the two. Could have been much better with different leads.

Eric Mabius seems almost catatonic, personality-wise. Very difficult to imagine these 2 leads ever having any interest in each other. Struggled through this one.