7.3 stars.
My question going into this was, can Rimes carry a leading role in a Hallmark Christmas film? Actually, I already knew she could. Have you seen her in 'Northern Lights' many years ago? Seemed like yesterday for me. That was a great film and she shined in it. Her acting skills are not great per se, but she is still comparable to many of the average female leads in Hallmark films. What she has is more screen presence and a certain panache many of her peers fail to capture. I'll admit this film does not showcase as much of her panache, she portrays a bit more of a subdued personality. However, she is one of the few who can ACTUALLY sing and one of the best voices out there. Her skills are probably coveted and I bet she's not cheap to hire for a Hallmark role.
Hynes, of course, is one of the best leading men for Hallmark. He does justice to his character in this movie, the single dad trope, with the young daughter, mom either died or left him for her career or another man. Funny how Hallmark would have us believe that so many women leave the men behind to fend for themselves and raise children. Let's be honest it's unrealistic, but it does happen, however rare. Probably the number of fathers who abandon the family is ten times higher than mothers, and I digress.
It's a nice heartfelt drama speaking of old wounds filled with disappointment, lost family, and sad Christmases that can be healed through the power of music. It also shows us of the importance of expressing oneself through music.
'It's Christmas, Eve' is slightly above average for me, nothing to write home about. I'll watch it again in 5 years.
My question going into this was, can Rimes carry a leading role in a Hallmark Christmas film? Actually, I already knew she could. Have you seen her in 'Northern Lights' many years ago? Seemed like yesterday for me. That was a great film and she shined in it. Her acting skills are not great per se, but she is still comparable to many of the average female leads in Hallmark films. What she has is more screen presence and a certain panache many of her peers fail to capture. I'll admit this film does not showcase as much of her panache, she portrays a bit more of a subdued personality. However, she is one of the few who can ACTUALLY sing and one of the best voices out there. Her skills are probably coveted and I bet she's not cheap to hire for a Hallmark role.
Hynes, of course, is one of the best leading men for Hallmark. He does justice to his character in this movie, the single dad trope, with the young daughter, mom either died or left him for her career or another man. Funny how Hallmark would have us believe that so many women leave the men behind to fend for themselves and raise children. Let's be honest it's unrealistic, but it does happen, however rare. Probably the number of fathers who abandon the family is ten times higher than mothers, and I digress.
It's a nice heartfelt drama speaking of old wounds filled with disappointment, lost family, and sad Christmases that can be healed through the power of music. It also shows us of the importance of expressing oneself through music.
'It's Christmas, Eve' is slightly above average for me, nothing to write home about. I'll watch it again in 5 years.