8.2 stars.
A movie star named Jessica comes to the small town of Homestead to stay at an inn owned by the mayor (Matt) and his sister (Zoe). Mayor Matt doesn't know anything about the actress, but his daughter Sophie is one of her biggest fans and she is through the roof excited, because this celebrity has decided to stay at their inn over the holidays while they shoot the final scenes of her latest film.
This is a wonderful story of a very likable mayor of a quaint Christmas-loving town, who is a bit old fashioned and skeptical.
But when he falls in love with this superstar, he will have no choice but to adapt to be someone who can handle the most difficult and challenging set of circumstances. There are paparazzi and scandals and altered plans and big inconveniences that come along with a movie star and her entourage.
This film is full of wonderful charisma, a most endearing MIchael Rady, one of his best performances (and he's had a few really good ones), his sister is so lovable, the paparazzi fellow also is hard to dislike, and the actress who portrays his daughter is brilliant. And of course Taylor Cole, who is always a pleasure to watch.
8.2 thumbs up for 'Christmas in Homestead'. On my list of favorites!
