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Homemade Christmas

  • TV Movie
  • 2020
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
811
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Travis Nelson and Michelle Argyris in Homemade Christmas (2020)
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Megan uses the weeks leading up to every Christmas to help around with any Christmas-related tasks. When the opportunity arrives to save a Christmas party and dazzle her crush, she must choo... Read allMegan uses the weeks leading up to every Christmas to help around with any Christmas-related tasks. When the opportunity arrives to save a Christmas party and dazzle her crush, she must choose between the man of her dreams and Mr. Right.Megan uses the weeks leading up to every Christmas to help around with any Christmas-related tasks. When the opportunity arrives to save a Christmas party and dazzle her crush, she must choose between the man of her dreams and Mr. Right.

  • Director
    • Adrian Langley
  • Writer
    • John Dion
  • Stars
    • Michelle Argyris
    • Travis Nelson
    • Marcello Di Fruscia
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    811
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Adrian Langley
    • Writer
      • John Dion
    • Stars
      • Michelle Argyris
      • Travis Nelson
      • Marcello Di Fruscia
    • 13User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Michelle Argyris
    Michelle Argyris
    • Megan
    Travis Nelson
    Travis Nelson
    • Kurt
    Marcello Di Fruscia
    Marcello Di Fruscia
    • Mike
    Tiara Johnny
    Tiara Johnny
    • Ashley
    Connor McMahon
    Connor McMahon
    • Chase
    Margarita Valderrama
    Margarita Valderrama
    • Jenny
    Richard Nash
    • David
    Brianna Barnes
    Brianna Barnes
    • Lindsey
    • (as Brianna Leigh Barnes)
    Kelly Hope Taylor
    Kelly Hope Taylor
    • Meghan Schrader
    Findlay James Davies
    • Seth
    Corbin Smyth Currie
    • Corey
    Mikael Conde
    Mikael Conde
    • Young Man
    Erin Gardam
    • Parent
    Alexis Maitland
    Alexis Maitland
    • Coach
    Molly Flood
    Molly Flood
    • Woman
    Cassandre Mentor
    • Judy
    Isla Elizabeth Grimes
    • Little Girl
    Mireille Gagné
    Mireille Gagné
    • Hair Stylist
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Adrian Langley
    • Writer
      • John Dion
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    6aggelousia

    It's not bad

    It's a classic Christmas movie to be in Christmas mood. I liked it but it's not the best. Actually the love triangle made me curious about what will happen in the end. It's good for those who love classic romantic stories.
    7Jackbv123

    Good chemistry

    The premise boils down to consultant-comes-in-to-save-the-business but there's a different flavor to it. For one thing, there's also a Christmas-coach slant to it. And the consultant to save the business isn't really a business consultant, but a Jacqueline of all trades who majors in DIY. The movie didn't cram in all of the usual Christmas devices, but the snowball exchange was a little obvious. There are no big surprises.

    Michelle Argyris has chemistry with both of the male leads, but after a bit, Chase turns into the business-focus exec who doesn't really care about people. He's also controlling and not too respectful of women.

    Meanwhile Kurt, played by Travis Nelson has obvious connection with Argyris even when they are sparring with each other and it only goes up from there. This is the enjoyable part of the movie watching these two get closer then back away and then repeat.

    Megan seems a little too good to be true at least as far as selflessness. She has some insecurities that come out over time, but a really tough façade.
    4TheLittleSongbird

    Doesn't dazzle the viewer

    Far from it in fact, to me it was the complete opposite and had very little to it. The 2020 Lifetime Christmas efforts did vary and often veered between mediocre and slightly above average and were indicative at times of rushed productions. But there were enough of them that were still watchable and more (was pleasantly surprised by some) and were not amateur efforts. Actually think on reflection that the standard was of better quality than 2019's batch.

    'Homemade Christmas' though is one of the misfires and one of the worst 2020 Lifetime films. There were a few good things, not massive though, that are sadly outweighed by the flaws, with the worst flaws being absolutely terrible. Is it among the worst that they ever did? Not quite, but it is one of the closest the 2020 output got to being on the same level as the worst of Lifetime's 2019 Christmas output, which is really not a good sign.

    Some of the photography was quite nice. Some pleasant moments on the soundtrack.

    Michelle Argyris had her charming moments and moments of amusing interaction with Travis Nelson later on.

    A lot doesn't work at all, with a big issue being Nelson, who sleepwalks through his role and always looks awkward. Argyris also looks uncertain and stiff in much of the first half of the film, and too much of the chemistry actually looked disconnected and stilted. Especially again in the first half, before getting slightly better later. Also thought that the relationship didn't develop that well at all. It feels rushed and jumps around too much and it felt underwritten as well. The direction at best was routine and the supporting cast did their best but were under-directed and were given very little to do.

    This is also one of the few 2020 Lifetime Christmas films to not look very good. Most of the others looked surprisingly professional, but 'Homemade Christmas' clearly looked rushed. Most evident from the very sparse settings that don't look very festive. The music is too low key and not memorable in the least. The dialogue has no flow and has a lot of cheese and over-sentimentality. The story has a pretty terrible first half, which is very dull, contrived and jumpy and even when it gets slightly it is thin and predictable. Didn't care for any of the characters, all either bland or annoying and all not developed at all, Nelson's character is written in a way where it is hard to believe what anybody sees in him.

    Overall, very lacklustre with some very poor elements but a few small good things. A generous 4/10.
    8Luvhallmark

    Really Cute!

    I thought this Christmas movie was adorable! I found the main actors to have good chemistry together plus I enjoyed the supporting cast as well. I also enjoyed seeing REAL crisp air as this was filmed in Canada during a colder climate... typically Christmas movies are filmed in the spring or summer and you can tell because the sun is shining bright and of course all the fake snow! I see this flick didn't get rave reviews but as for me, I found it refreshing- well done to the cast and crew!
    5dramaclub01

    This was okay enough but kind of mediocre

    They had okay chemistry but the male lead had this slurred voice that it was hard to understand what he was saying.

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    • Release date
      • November 22, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Title is listed under TV Movies for titles shot in BC with "Christmas for Hire" AKA
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Christmas for Hire
    • Filming locations
      • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Reel One Entertainment
      • Reel One Pictures
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      1 hour 28 minutes
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      • 16:9 HD

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