![]() It lives up to its title and is indeed a form of magic. Don’t shy away from this one because of its branding. Because it airs on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries, this isn’t quite as lighthearted as those Countdown to Christmas features. Their dates are cute, and the “ugly sweater scene” feels somehow “new” even though it’s been a popular trope this season. Jessica and Branden have a great on-screen connection that helps ensure all of this plays to the best advantage. RELATED | A DECEMBER BRIDE (2016) TV MOVIE REVIEW – DENISE HUNTER’S NOVELLA STARRING DANIEL LISSING In my opinion, Magical Christmas Ornaments is one of the best TV film romances I’ve seen in a while, all because of these small alterations the story plays out. All while polishing this get-to-know-you characterization with a kind of bashful quality that is adorable. It “feels” like they’re actually dating versus just being friends. Most scripts do give their characters “outings,” but something about this story gives a deeper meaning. The smallest difference being the story actually takes its characters on dates. Fortunately, the story frame uses the time well.Īnother pro in this story’s column is the way in which the romance progresses. Unimportant detail though this may seem, anytime a longer time frame is allowed, this gives the romance and development room to grow. To begin with, the impression is given that Christmas is a few weeks away. Penned by a frequent Hallmark scripter, what I appreciate most about ‘Ornaments’ is its storytelling. The script develops effortlessly, becoming a pleasure for us to watch onscreen.Īside from all of the bows and ribbons trimming, the usual charm of these films, this one has some tinsel to make it special. Magical Christmas Ornaments works at being unique while still ensuring it is what it promises to be: a Christmas drama. RELATED | PREVIEWING HALLMARK CHANNEL’S COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS 2017, PART 2įor a reason I cannot put my finger on, this story is special. He’s an unexpected coincidence who might remind Marie sometimes love does have a happily ever after chapter. Then Nate (Brendan Penny) walks into her life. The problem is convincing her boss of this. Now after many successes, she’s ready to follow her dream of editing fiction. Marie has been stuck editing nonfiction books for far too long. Ornaments that, along with memories, seem to carry with them, magic. Coinciding with the arrival of these gifts is a change at Marie’s job… and Nate. This year, she’s changing things and sending Marie Christmas ornaments from their family trees over the years. Even her mother can’t seem to convince Marie to indulge in some holiday cheer. Perhaps this is why Marie is something of a Grinch. While on a romantic getaway, he broke up with Marie on Christmas Eve. Making the situation worse is the date things ended with the man she thought she’d marry. This year, Magical Christmas Ornaments does just that.īroken hearts are meant to mend, but in the two years since hers broke, Marie (Jessica Lowndes) is still healing. That said, even though we establish that each one is lovely, sometimes there’s that one that really stands out. They speak of old-fashioned romance and festive cheer (or those at Christmas do). Each of the originals put out under the Hallmark branding are sweet. Though I’ve said it before, I’ll reiterate something. Magical Christmas Ornaments (2017) Review
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