Review of Five Star Christmas

One of the best of Hallmark's 2020 crop of Christmas movies. What really distinguishes this is that the plot line is clever and different from the usual fare offered by the channel. Plus, it's really funny at times and well written. In addition, every single character has his or her memorable scene. The acting is top notch by all. You get the feeling that they were all having a good time with this script. The banter between the siblings is very realistic - we do tend to talk at each other like this. Bethany Joy Lenz is excellent, and her chemistry with the always good Victor Webster is totally believable, as are the scenes between Robert Wisden (as her dad) and Laura Soltis (in a lovely performance as a visitor at the B&B). I added an extra star in the rating for Paula Shaw, who shows up as Margo/Grandma. Shaw is always a welcome addition to any Hallmark film, and she is a real hoot here during the first hour. The biggest hoot, however, comes, surprisingly, from Webster toward the end of the movie in a scene on the town street. It's a real surprise and had us belly laughing. All around good fun, charmingly told and acted. You will probably like all these characters.