Romance at Reindeer Lodge

This is one of the more enjoyable Hallmark holiday romances.

Molly (Nicky Whelan) is a workaholic who grudgingly has to take time off between Christmas and New Years. A mistake puts her on a flight to Vermont. When she meets Jared (Josh Kelly) along the way, they start out on the wrong foot. You can see where this is going, but the dialogue is good and the chemistry is strong.

The story is about finding real value in unexpected circumstances. And it leads to some tear-jerking scenes that celebrate belonging, romance, and enjoying life.

A strong supporting cast and beautiful scenery round out this production. I would enjoy a sequel.

I was delightfully surprised by this movie as neither lead is very well known.

A couple looking to avoid celebrating Christmas end up doing exactly that in Jamaica, Vermont.

The entire movie was very funny and actors enjoyable.

Worth a watch!

6/10 - a uniquely average Hallmark holiday romance

Unexpectedly good compared to what I had expected from other reviews. Good lighthearted dialogue and yet some substantive situations and relationships are built into the plot. Well done.

I liked the premise of how Nicky Whelan ends up at Reindeer Lodge and was hoping for some more "off-piste" storyline, but it stuck pretty much to the tried & tested formula. All the actors played their roles pretty well, especially the 2 leads, Nicky & Josh Kelly. My main grudge was that any romance or build-up to it didn't really work . Definitely seen better chemistry in other Hallmark seasonal films. Other than that, it's a decent enough & pleasant film to while away an hour or two.