Movie #1618 ........................."Welcome to Christmas"

Movie #1618 "Welcome to Christmas"  --- I hardly remember the plot line in this one (it was only a couple movies back) , and after looking up the plot line (and trying to remember it out of all of these I have been watching),  still it remains kind of a blur.  That's because the plot is formulaic (with a capital F) and the conflict is manipulated , and the leads not memorable.  It deals with everyone trying to over persuade Madison into getting her to suggest their town be the place for the next ski resort, but when she acquiesces, she starts to think the whole project could ruin the town.  I don't even remember the ending because it was a big who cares to me --- but the townspeople were fun to watch, and it seems to follow a checklist as to what is supposed to happen in every town at Christmas time like:  snow ball fights, cookie bakes, lighting of the tree, annual dance, blah, blah, blah, but those were done okay, just pretty obvious!  3 out of 5.

"WELCOME TO CHRISTMAS"   2018

• Resort developer Madison Lane (Finnigan) is tasked with finding a location for a new ski resort. While she's prepared to recommend the resort be placed in Mountain Park, her boss tells her to take a trip to Christmas, Colo., to consider the location and the incentive package they're offering. On her way into town to meet with the mayor, Madison has a minor fender-bender with the town's welcome sign. Town Sheriff Gage McBride (Mabius) gives Madison a ride into town so she can attend the meeting while the car is towed and repaired. Little does Madison know that the town is on a mission to convince Madison that Christmas is the best place for the new ski resort. While stranded, Madison grows to love the community and the spirit of Christmas that runs throughout. Is a resort really the right move for Christmas? Or would the town be better off keeping its charm and traditions intact?
  
  
  
  

  Director:

   Gary Harvey

  Writer:

   Rick Garman

  Stars:

   Jovanna Burke, Sarah Edmondson, Jennifer Finnigan