A Cape Cod Christmas

You might feel, as I do, that the art of making a movie is not in the value of its themes, but in the way they are developed, expressed, and conveyed. Some movies may have a strong content of intents or values, yet they are rendered awkwardly or flatly. Great expectations are turned into an irritating waste of everybody's time. In other productions, like the present one, the plot is unoriginal, the story is simple and has no great ambitions. Yet, it works, being presented with the proper tones, a gentle touch, and care for details. Here we have the story of young woman, Margot, who is opposed to selling her family house, in contrast with her siblings, and reunites with her childhood best friend and first crush. Far from an innovating idea! Katie Leclerc manages to express all her conflicting emotions, the attachment to her memories, the disagreement with and love for her family, her growing feeling for Christian, with poise and grace, very convincingly. The rest of the cast supports her performance with equal restraint and subtlety. The result is a movie that highlights family values, real sentiments, and .. a touch of Christmas spirit. The beautiful scenery of the surrounding nature visually adds to the narrative.

This is how to create uplifting, family-friendly and engaging entertainment. As for Katie Leclerc, she shines in her role and seems to become more beautiful and charming with the going years.