A Cape Cod Christmas

I've now watched more than 800 romantic movies and this one is one of the best. The story line is not so uncommon but the execution is excellent. The acting by, specially, Katie Leclerc and Brent Baily shines and they develop the romance in a believable way, not in a hurry but you feel that there's a connection from their childhood. The conflict between the siblings are also well done without being too dramatic or brushed aside. As a romantic move this one is well worth your time.

What a wonderful movie to get you in the jingle mood. Katie Leclerc brought so much life to her character and the plot itself. Good plot with no holes. Lovely setting (very visually pleasing). Would recommend for anyone looking for a good Christmas movie to watch this year.

Being East European, I am very atached by family home. So, I empatize with Margot in each reaction of her attitude about this delicate subject. And, no doubts, I love the end.

I liked the Christian painting, reminding me the atmosphere of Somewhere in Time by Jeannot Szwark.

And I appreciated the fine performances of Katie Leclerc and Brent Bailey. Maybe, the supporting actors are not in their most optim acting but the childhood flashbacks are nice and a clever idea for define the main characters.

The problem - maybe the very egoistic pressure on poor Christian for the illustrations of future book. Not asked, not informed, front a sort of sentimental blackmail . But it is only a detail from a real nice film.

This is a charming movie for the holiday season. The romantic coupling between the two leads Margot (Katie Leclerc, best known for Switched at Birth) and Brent Bailey (various supporting TV roles) is gently heartwarming without devolving into an overly schmaltzy Hallmark TV movie.

The story revolves around Margot's return to her family home in Cape Cod which is now being sold after the passing of her parents. Margot's greedy siblings are anxious to cash in on their inheritance by selling to a buyer who insists on closing the deal before Christmas. Since Margot lacks the finds to buy out our brother and sister, she is forced to go along with the sale.

The real drama however is that between Margot and Brent which develops in a gentle way without seeming forced or cloying. Their banter is as entertaining as it is sensitive, and this is the kind of movie that you can enjoy late one night over a cup of hot cocoa, tucked up under the duvet, either alone or with a loved one. Their romance has its ups and downs although and we are kept guessing as to why their budding love story never seems to gain traction.

The only real weakness of the film is the misleading title. It is supposed to be a Cape Cod "Christmas" tale. Except the lush Autumn foliage suggests that shooting took place in October rather than late December! Or it is simply the warmest Cape Cod winter on record. But if one is willing to allow for the suspension of disbelief that the filmmakers ask of us, then the story will endear itself to all but the most cynical of viewers.

This film begins with a young woman named "Margot Bradford" (Katie Leclerc) arriving in Cape Cod to celebrate Christmas with her siblings one last time in their old home before having to put it on the market. Although she doesn't want to sell it, since she cannot afford to maintain it on her own and--because her brother and sister are more interested in the money it will bring--she doesn't feel like she has much choice in the matter. Not only that, but her stress is further compounded by the fact that, as an author of children's books, she has an upcoming deadline that is fast approaching, and her agent has become quite insistent about it as well. However, it's only after meeting her childhood boyfriend, "Christian Williams" (Brent Bailey) that the feelings of nostalgia really hit home. And her longing to remain increases. Now, rather than reveal any more, I will just say that, while I don't consider this to be a bad movie by any means, I thought it suffered from a rather bland plot and--considering the fact that it's billed as a comedy--a lack of any real humor. Likewise, although I liked the acting of Katie Leclerc, I can't really say the same for anyone else and I have rated this film accordingly. Slightly below average.