Operation Christmas

Army, mothers, Christmas trees,military wives, gifts, romance, kids.... A complete Hallmark, offering two good presences - Gabrielle Rose and Marc Blucas. Short, decent and charming , first for the smart use of dilemma of a career woman , attracted by military, animated by fears, desiring full happiness, heart of impressive show. So, far to be bad.

I rate it a good but not great movie. The lead actress and actor were OK in their roles but did not quite make it superb. The story especially at the beginning had some surprise in it, but then faded a little when the "Operation Christmas" got started. The issue of separation of husband and wife for these military Ranger Units was brought out and this brought about the main struggle for the lead actress. The movie did not pull off this struggle in a compelling way, but the ending was well done. The little girl in "A Heavenly Christmas" was also in this movie and pulled an emotional "I love you" which added to the drama. I would say the movie was more of a drama than romance. It passed the doze test (no one fell asleep) and I would probably not watch it again.

This movie is a salute to and from all United States Military Personnel and their families. It is about the hardships and unexpected situations and problems that every family faces. It definitely shows the 'unknown' that military life brings.

Tricia and Marc did an excellent job of showing the heartache that is faced by not only their situation but others' problems by other families. Tricia and Marc put everything they had into this movie especially the love their characters felt for each other. The three children were perfect in each of their roles. The music and Christmas carols were placed in the movie at the right place and time. The ending carol is a message that all of America can sleep safely tonight as our brave men and women are on guard throughout the world.

A special thanks must go to Hallmark and especially Nina Wienman (writer) for capturing the heart of the military and their families. As a Marine Veteran, I have faced a lot of the same problems that were shown in this movie including being away several times at Christmas and the extended tours of duty overseas.

This movie is a 10 even though there are some goofs/mistakes. These goofs/mistakes are way over shadowed by the message this movie brings. That message is to face the unknown with bravery, courage and honor while sharing your fear with others.

THIS IS A MUST SEE MOVIE BY ALL. If you loved 'The Christmas Card' Christmas movie, you are going to more than love 'Operation Christmas'!

This show is for anyone who wants to still believe in beauty in this crazy world and who recognise that we are each part of something so much bigger than any one person.

Tricia, the lead actress is luminous in her role and she is as warm and human as anyone can get. Marc is amazing and completely convincing in the role he plays. And the children are beautiful kids, even the slightly snarky teen.

After watching (and dissolving into a puddle of grateful tears), I realised that it is a real option to choose to have a good man or woman in your life for part of the year than to not have them at all. Love is so fleeting anyway so if it comes your way today, love as much as you can now. Tomorrow is not a guarantee for anyone.

And Marc really portrays a very good man. I was thinking gee, if you don't want him, I'll take him! Hahahaaa (kidding, sort of)

Thank you Hallmark for this wonderful show that is not about a young and annoying Bridezilla trying to get her perfect wedding in the perfect month at the perfect place (bleah!) or trying to run away from a wedding (double bleah!).

Thank you for making a show about a love that even we believe will last and tonight I will sleep remembering there is beauty in this world.

To all servicemen and women who sacrifice so much so that we may live free, we salute you with the liberty of the flags of all the nations, flags that can fly free because of you. Thank you, we will never forget your service.

I saw this one for the first time this year and wasn't sure if I would like it for some reason. But I was pleasantly surprised. Emotions are up and down but overall it's a feel good movie with a tearjerker ending. I'm not sure how it happened but these two lead actors were new to me but WOW Tricia and Marc were great together. I have since seen them each in other movies and they have both become favorites.