Christmas at Holly Lodge (2017) Reviews

• Enjoyable

  Christmas-Reviewer2017-12-08

  I HAVE REVIEWED OVER 400 (C H R I S T M A S ) MOVIES AND SPECIALS. SO PLEASE BEWARE OF SOME REVIEWERS THAT ONLY HAVE ONLY ONE REVIEW. WHEN ITS A POSITIVE THERE IS A GOOD CHANCE THEY WERE INVOLVED WITH THE PRODUCTION. NOW I HAVE NO AGENDA! I REVIEW MOVIES & SPECIALS AS A WAY TO KEEP TRACK OF WHAT I HAVE SEEN! I HAVE DISCOVERED MANY GEMS IN MY QUEST TO SEE AS MANY " C H R I S T M A S " MOVIES AS I CAN. When a major developer sends Evan to evaluate the value of Holly Lodge, he and lodge owner Sophie have an instant attraction. But when Sophie realizes the reason for Evan's stay, she must convince him the lodge is a bad investment -- while trying not to fall in love with him. What was nice about this film was that in the film you do get a since of "Community". You see that people do care for each other and that "good things happen when you care". The performances are very good and above everything else the film does work. There are many "Christmas Films" that Hallmark has made this year. It will be hard to find one that is much better.

• Thin story, but Jordan Bridges is adorable

  HotToastyRag2017-12-05

  Alison Sweeney runs Holly Lodge, a beautiful inn surrounded by snowy mountains, evergreen trees galore, and scenic views. There's a steady stream of regular patrons who visit the lodge every Christmas, but Alison's behind on her mortgage payments, and a development company has taken an interest in the land. They send Jordan Bridges to study the property, but before he makes his true intentions known to Alison, the two start falling for each other. Even though it took me an entire paragraph to describe the plot, in reality, it's quite thin. The premiere was riddled with commercial breaks because there really wasn't much to the story. There are misunderstandings that stand in the way of the romance, small side plots involving the minor characters, and well-meaning friends trying to get the leads to admit their feelings. I lost track of how often Jordan said, "I have to tell you something," and Alison either put him off until the next scene or blew him off entirely. Had he been allowed to talk when he wanted to, the movie would have been even shorter—so I understand why he was continually stifled. The cutest part of the film was seeing Jordan Bridges channel his dad Beau's expressions and mannerisms. If you're a fan of Beau Bridges—I am—you should definitely watch Christmas at Holly Lodge the next time Hallmark airs it, just so you can support his son's career and see the impact he had over him. It's quite adorable.

• Was that the theme melody from Jurassic Park?

  jonathanfbrookes2017-12-17

  Predictable yet enjoyable movie to curl up with warm blanket and hot chocolate. Some of the background music sounded oddly familiar and drove me crazy trying to remember where I heard it before. Turns out it is very (very) similar to the theme song from Jurassic Park.

• Hallmark does it again! Actors were wonderful, story simple feel. good and festive.

  Donovan0022018-12-09

  Hallmark continues to deliver wholesome entertainment. Sweeney and Bridges deliver solid performances. What a pleasure to tune in to Hallmark to escape the junk

• Sheryl Lee Raph

  Kirpianuscus2018-12-04

  She is the best motif to see this Christmas film who has only a great sin - you know the entire story from the first scenes. The inn, the single woman, the stranger with hidden intentions and the love. Sheley Lee Ralph has the gift and art and talent to give the right spice to a Christmas sentimental adventure and her song from the final is the best gift for the viewers looking for the essence of great event except the too used "spirit of the feast". A nice film with too many pieces and ways. But it has the chance to be the film of one performance and that excuse many not inspired moments.