6.7 stars.
I like the fact this story takes place on an aircraft carrier, a definite change of scenery for Hallmark Christmas. A Naval pilot and a writer fall in love over Christmas. Same Hallmark formula, same careers showcased, same story of searching the past, and finding love through a minor mystery sub-plot. All been done a dozen times. Same story of a grinch and a person to reverse the grinchery. Same story of a story within the story, a writer writing an article for a newspaper of Christmas. Same story of candy canes, hot chocolate, and snow.
Has a wee bit of a Titanic movie feeling. You'll see.
After all is said and done, it comes down to how much we love the main characters, and if necessary, how likable are the secondary cast.
This is the first time I recall seeing the female lead, and she does not disappoint. She is in my top 10 Hallmark female leads. I would watch anything with her in it. Though not my favorite, probably she's about #6 or #7, if I'm thinking of my favorites right now, I can picture a few that top the list, and a couple more just below that, and she is in the next bunch.
Male lead, I don't have to imagine all the women are swooning for him. Tall, handsome, rugged, chiseled, good voice, nice guy, and in this film he's a pilot. What, what, what?? Nuff said.
I'd recommend this one, but it's not in my top ten, and I've watched about 26 Hallmark Christmas flicks so far.
I like the fact this story takes place on an aircraft carrier, a definite change of scenery for Hallmark Christmas. A Naval pilot and a writer fall in love over Christmas. Same Hallmark formula, same careers showcased, same story of searching the past, and finding love through a minor mystery sub-plot. All been done a dozen times. Same story of a grinch and a person to reverse the grinchery. Same story of a story within the story, a writer writing an article for a newspaper of Christmas. Same story of candy canes, hot chocolate, and snow.
Has a wee bit of a Titanic movie feeling. You'll see.
After all is said and done, it comes down to how much we love the main characters, and if necessary, how likable are the secondary cast.
This is the first time I recall seeing the female lead, and she does not disappoint. She is in my top 10 Hallmark female leads. I would watch anything with her in it. Though not my favorite, probably she's about #6 or #7, if I'm thinking of my favorites right now, I can picture a few that top the list, and a couple more just below that, and she is in the next bunch.
Male lead, I don't have to imagine all the women are swooning for him. Tall, handsome, rugged, chiseled, good voice, nice guy, and in this film he's a pilot. What, what, what?? Nuff said.
I'd recommend this one, but it's not in my top ten, and I've watched about 26 Hallmark Christmas flicks so far.