Movie #1597 ........................."Christmas at Holly Lodge"

Movie #1597 "Christmas at Holly Lodge" --- here we go again --- it's that fun time (well, maybe not for you reading this) it's hallmark Christmas movie  time --- unfortunately for you, but many of my blogs to finish out the year will be a mixture of academy award possibilities (Yey!) and Hallmark Christmas movies (boo!)  Here's the first Hallmark  this year --- "Christmas at Holly Lodge" -- duh!  what is new here --- well, not the plot , but that isn't fair when judging a Hallmark movie because there are really only a few plots they follow.  How about capability of the cast?  Well, the woman was strong, but the guy was dull, conceited, manipulative, and by the end, he still seemed that way.  The secondary people should have intriguing stories to help propel the film forward, but those were missing here --- and how about the big argument and then pay off (getting together) -- both pretty dull.  But it had a strong theme --- the community that the lead female has developed with her lodge --- that was the feel good message here, so I would give it a 3 out of 5.  You might like it, but very little chemistry between the two leads....due to him, I thought.

"CHRISTMAS AT HOLLY LODGE"

Sophie Bennett, the owner, tries to convince a developer that the lodge would be a bad investment.

Director:

 Jem Garrard

Writer:

 Melissa Salmons

Stars:

 Alison Sweeney, Jordan Bridges, Sheryl Lee Ralph