Movie #1634 ........................."Christmas at Grand Valley"

Movie #1634 "Christmas at Grand Valley" was one I seeked out because it was a 2018 movie and it had Winnie Cooper from "Wonder Years" in it, and I usually like her.  The guy and her father are capable ---- but story is predictable having a big corporation wanting to buy out the inn that serves so many people in the Christmas season.  The conflict seemed manufactured because it dealt with back and forth decisions on leaving the area for the big city (without the other one --- oh, perish the thought!)  But I DID like that she knew from the beginning he was representing the corporation --- most of the times before that fact was hidden from one of the partners.  I'd give this a 3.5 out of 5.

"CHRISTMAS AT GRAND VALLEY"  2018

"Burned out from the hubbub of the Chicago gallery world, artist Kelly (Danica McKellar) returns home to the picturesque Grand Valley just in time for Christmas. Maybe her favorite town's shining season will reinvigorate her love of art and guide her down her next path. Leo (Brennan Elliott), businessman and all-star dad to his children, struggles to balance his time this holiday season. When he is assigned to review a hotel in Grand Valley for its value, he sees this as the perfect opportunity for a Christmas family vacation. It isn't long until Kelly and Leo's worlds collide. As Kelly re-experiences her favorite Grand Valley traditions with Leo and his children, she begins to find her way back to her passion for art."

Director:

 Don McCutcheon

Writers:

 Mark Amato, Karen Berger | 1 more credit »

Stars:

 Danica McKellar, Brennan Elliott, Dan Lauria 

Note:  Dan Lauria, playing Winnie's dad here, was Kevin Arnold's dad in "Wonder Years."