Holiday Hearts

For some reason I find Ashley Williams constant toothy smile annoying!! Her lower teeth are part of her expression every time she speaks! It makes everything appear SO insincere! I just can't view her as real with that overwhelming toothy show constantly on display! Next complaint: Doesn't anyone reside in a home that isn't mansion-sized!?! Every single hallmark Christmas movie takes place in a millionaires property! Couldn't anyone live in a normal-sized home?!? Next: Why does everyone wear high-heeled shoes in supposed wintry weather!? Do they all need to dress like the Drumplethinskin family!?

I loved the movie as always. I also wish that Humphrey the Swimming Reindeer was a real book.

I absolutely adored Paul Campbell in Windiw Wonderland, but it seems like since then his Christmas characters have been so dull. This one is no exception. He seems bored, just going through the motions. No heart to this one, was it the writing or him. The story isn't too bad in this one, didn't care for the little girl actress either, a bit inexperienced and rushed. But the 2019 Hallmark Christmas movies have been overall a disappointment, this falls in that category. Bring the spark back Paul or skip the holiday movies.

Characters in Holiday Hearts themselves do the same thing that creators of most Christmas movies do - cross off items from a checklist of Christmas related things (Christmas decoration, the tree, cookies, presents...). You won't find anything outstanding here, but it's a feel-good movie without unnecessary conflicts and misunderstandings. Ashley Williams is all smiles, and Paul and the little girl aren't bad either. Ideal when you're in the mood for simple and lighthearted holiday fun.

6/10 - light and fun Hallmark flick helped me get into the Christmas season