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Staging Christmas

  • TV Movie
  • 2019
  • TV-G
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
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Soleil Moon Frye and George Stults in Staging Christmas (2019)
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A home stager looking to land a promotion offers to plan the company Christmas party in order to sway the boss' decision her way.A home stager looking to land a promotion offers to plan the company Christmas party in order to sway the boss' decision her way.A home stager looking to land a promotion offers to plan the company Christmas party in order to sway the boss' decision her way.

  • Director
    • Amy Barrett
  • Writer
    • Anna White
  • Stars
    • Soleil Moon Frye
    • George Stults
    • Jaleel White
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    614
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Amy Barrett
    • Writer
      • Anna White
    • Stars
      • Soleil Moon Frye
      • George Stults
      • Jaleel White
    • 18User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Soleil Moon Frye
    Soleil Moon Frye
    • Lori
    George Stults
    George Stults
    • Evan
    Jaleel White
    Jaleel White
    • Mr. Lexington
    Mia Clark
    • Maddie
    Karina Gale
    Karina Gale
    • Stella
    • (as Karina Segura)
    Karli Hall
    Karli Hall
    • Nickky
    Malinda Money
    • Tonya
    Kelsie Elena
    • Casey
    Richard Benedict
    • Ben
    Yolanda Stange
    Yolanda Stange
    • Mrs. Pryor
    Andrea Danee Peterson
    • Brianna's Mom
    Jazmine Shaw
    Jazmine Shaw
    • Barista
    Yesenia Davis
    • School Kid
    • (uncredited)
    Nicole Duke
    • Inn Guest
    • (uncredited)
    John Forker
    John Forker
    • Coffee Shop Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Jade Gottfredson
    Jade Gottfredson
    • Pedestrian
    • (uncredited)
    Craig Gregersen
    Craig Gregersen
    • Pie Shop Patron
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Jerome Brad Halgren
    • Christmas Tree Buyer
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    • Director
      • Amy Barrett
    • Writer
      • Anna White
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    3TheLittleSongbird

    Staging a not so perfect Christmas

    Just to say now, in my view not all Lifetime's Christmas offerings are bad. Actually was pleasantly surprised by some, which has been true of my film viewings of Hallmark/Lifetime etc Christmas films in general over-time. Actually really liked the concept here for 'Staging Christmas', it sounded so sweet and poignant, but whether it was going to work was all going to be dependent on the likeability of the characters and two leads, their interaction and how the story would be executed.

    All are executed underwhelmingly sadly here in 'Staging Christmas'. There are far worse films about and far worse Christmas films overall, but 'Staging Christmas' is not an example of a Lifetime Christmas film being surprisingly good and nearly everything that a few of my friends dislikes about Lifetime's films is present. For anybody iffy about any of previously seen Lifetime's Christmas offerings, this will do next to nothing to change your mind and might reinforce it.

    'Staging Christmas' is lovingly shot and has suitably picturesque scenery. There are some pleasant moments in the soundtrack, emphasis though on some.

    Mia Clark is adorable and is the film's most rootable character. The chemistry between her and George Stults has some charm.

    Which is something that the two leads don't have. Stults looks stiff and unemotive and Soleil Moon Frye has the opposite problem of overacting, when the character is happy it looks so affected and too fixed. Instead of likeable, she came over as annoying. The two have no chemistry with each other and seem so distant. The pedestrian direction doesn't help them. Neither does the cliched character writing, that gives the characters like one or two character traits and not much else, or the soggy and corny script that really overdoes the sentiment to saccharine degrees.

    The story sounded so charming on paper, but ended up being dull, over-sentimental and running out of ideas-like. The ending can be seen from a mile away and left me cold rather than moved. The music tends to be too constant and too loud.

    In conclusion, quite lacking in most areas. 3/10
    5Mystt

    Leads had very little Chemistry

    Leading actor could not convince me he was the character for any amount of time during the movie and it was incredibly distracting. The female lead was a little better. Their chemistry seemed nonexistent during most of the movie with occasional times where you could see possibilities. I watched the whole movie & literally cringed through some of the lead actors scenes. The supporting actors were much better than the leads across the board. The generous 5/10 is for a decent story & because I'm a sucker for Christmas movies.
    2ander-01172

    Story line is worn out and Characters need improvement

    Lead actress is over acting - happy - merry - disappointed - whatever the mood. Lead actor is lacking expression.
    5vrlayer

    Why did I DVR this?

    I understand it's suppose to be a corny Christmas movie, but the acting is so poor. George and the other girl, from Sabrina the Teenage Witch, are good actors. So it was so surprising that they fell flat. There just wasn't chemistry or a spark between them. The little girl was the best actor out of the entire movie.

    It just didn't play on my heartstrings as much as I expected it to be. The eye contact and connection seemed forced and not real.

    I love George Stults, but this is getting deleted from my DVR.
    Kijofreg

    No Chemistry

    I don't think I've ever seen a move with less chemistry between the leads. I have nothing positive to say about this one at all. I give it two stars, because - believe it or not - I've seen even worse movies, and I need to save the 1-star rating for those. Oh, the puppy was adorable, but that's the only positive thing about this.

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    • Trivia
      This movie takes place in Colorado, where George Stults grew up.
    • Goofs
      18 minutes into the movie, when Lori is learning about Maddie's dead mother, a close up shows Lori placing a hand on Maddie to console her. In the next shot Maddie is seen without anyone near her, and then the camera moves back to Lori who, presumably, still has a hand on Maddie.
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      Jingle Bells
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      Written by James Pierpont

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    • Release date
      • November 29, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • U duhu Božića
    • Filming locations
      • Ogden, Utah, USA
    • Production company
      • Hybrid
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      1 hour 25 minutes
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    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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