I'm Glad It's Christmas

I enjoy the Hallmark/GAC movies that have the actors singing or are instrumental. However, I do need to rant. This movie and Harmony of the Heart ends with Jessica Lowndes singing with another person supposedly in a duet. Both Paul Greene and Jesse Metcalfe are excellent and talented musicians and singers in their own right so why does Jessica need to sing soo strongly and loudly to drown them out. Especially insulting is her overpowering Gladys Knight in the last scene. JL already sang earlier bits in the movie so we know she can sing but it is pretty annoying when all you can hear in a duet or trio is her belting out as loudly as she can. Does she not know softly and harmonizing. Could be lovely scenes like in Country at Heart with Jesse Schram and Niall Matter, JS and Lucas Bryant. 7 because the story is appealing and Paul Greene is a good actor. Too bad he is no longer on WCTH.

I seriously don't know WHY the Title of the movie is Listed WRONG here on this web page!!??? The correct title is as Listed in my preface above!!

This is an adorable movie with some wonderful singing. Gladys Knight ads some sparkle in her character. Yes, it's a typical boy with baggage meets girl but it's supposed to be a "feel good" story or it wouldn't be on this channel.

I think some of the critics here were critical because the story could've moved a little faster, there's a little bit too much "eye gazing" between girl and boy and there is a "Scrooge" person amongst the characters that the story probably could've done without, but hey, it's a Christmas movie.

I personally think with the awesome voices in the crowd there should've been More Singing, because it's a Christmas movie!!

It's definitely worth watching!!

I have a soft spot for Hallmark-style Christmas movies and always try to approach them with an open mind. This film delivers on the expected charm, offering a cozy setting and a likeable cast. Jessica Lowndes shines with her strong vocal performances, and the legendary Gladys Knight graces us with a brief yet delightful glimpse of her singing talent.

However, the story is exactly what you'd expect-formulaic and predictable, with no surprises or creative twists to elevate it beyond the standard Hallmark blueprint. While it captures the feel-good Christmas spirit, it doesn't fully utilize the season to add depth or innovation. If you're in the mood for a simple, heartwarming holiday movie, this will hit the mark. For me, though, it doesn't rise above a 6/10 due to its lack of originality.

It was a beautiful simple Christmas movie. It was not as cringy as some Christmas movies but no need to overanalyse. Just watch it when in the right mood - aka around Christmas and enjoy the story. And in this day and age where everything is littered with virtue signalling, it was nice to watch something clutter free and wholesome.

A group of people working hard, trying to reach their dreams, opportunity knocking, supporting each other even when it means letting go and making the tough decisions one needs to make it in life.

Overall great vibes and brings the Christmas cheer to life. I enjoyed it.

The story is about a struggling performer who has reached the crossroads of deciding to abandon her dreams if she doesn't succeed by the year end. Chloe agrees to help put on a neighborhood show produced by Cora (Gladys Knight). The execution of the story has some rough moments and lacks depth. It relies on many of the formula Christmas tropes including "do you like like him?" The story even contradicts itself in the conclusion.

The acting is fair to poor. The dialogue is flat. Lowndes and Paul Greene have chemistry but it is not infectious. There are no great highs or lows or real surprises.

Lowndes sings several times through the movie, mostly in brief snippets. It seems like many movies Lowndes appears in that the movie is mostly an excuse for her to sing. Greene should not quit his day job. Both of these actors have moved from Hallmark to GAC Family and GAC seems to realize that Lowndes is an asset the more they allow her to sing.

The conclusion is the show and does include multiple performances including Gladys Knight.

The story and romance are just one more among many. The singing raises the movie above that but only marginally.