brianclarkdallas
This is a very sweet film. Better than the average Hallmark film. What this is about is 2 adults who are single for different reasons. One lost her husband the other was dumped. Both are afraid of getting hurt. What is nice about this film is that both characters are nice decent people that enjoy the holidays but both find themselves alone. If your an adult you know its hard to be alone at Christmas.In this film Kathy owns "Dream Cycle". It was her husbands business and she is trying to keep it open during a downturn in the economy. He has just passed away but she fears if she loses the store it would be like losing her husband all over againOn the same block is Tim. A great guy who own a Christmas tree lot. He is a level headed man who loves Christmas and family. He was dumped by his girlfriend some time ago and is very afraid of being hurt again. When Kathy & Tom meet they like each other but each is afraid of making a move. They don't want to be hurt and both are afraid of being rejected. Each one likes the other but both are making excuses for not moving forward. If you are a shy adult you will "Understand" both of these people. For shy people it is a major fear of being rejected. Man or Woman, nobody wants to be hurt. The film is not ground breaking. However it is well made. Look for it on the Hallmark Channel. It is one of the best. You will love it!
Michael Thompson
My wife of a 22 year marriage passed from cancer in 2014. I still cant believe she has gone, and this will be my second Christmas alone. So I had a real special reason for watching this film, and I can only say it was well worth the watch.I knew I would relate to the lead female role and I did, I felt every expression, every doubt.Her female friend was simply and equally great in the film.Christmas movies always always have nice tie up endings, and don't we wish it was like this in real life ?Everybody handles their grief differently, I for one will never celebrate Christmas again, where as the woman in the lead role did, and she found happiness if I recall correctly, less than a year after the demise of her husband.My wife and I used to watch Hallmark Christmas movies on DVD every year, and I know she would have loved this film. So on behalf of my wife and myself, we give this movie 10 stars, I've ticked spoilers, but I don't think there were any.If there are any ladies out there who have lost their husbands, and you also enjoyed this film, you can contact me at the following email address if you wish. michaelthompson533@btinternet.com
adoptshelterpetstoday
"AWFUL!"...yes! Annoying and boring!...the stars / co-star, the plot, the lines, everything! In every one of her movies, Kellie Martin has a habit of mumbling...speaking inaudibly, fast, and in spurts. Just when you think she is finished saying something, she continues again and again in spurts.Jewel Staite must have a fear of hair stylists and stage wardrobe experts! In every one of her movies, her hair and clothes are atrocious! So apparently she must be the one who decides her appearance. She should be embarrassed with the "sloppy" look! No, it's not the "natural" or "casual" look...it's just plain sloppy...very detracting in what is supposed to be a decent movie.The plot was totally pathetic, as were all the players. It seemed as if the plot didn't know where to go next...as it went from the tree sales, to the bike store, to her home, to ice skating, to cookies, to the relationship, and around and around again...and again and again. Her "amazing" cookies were over the top, too unbelievable.There was no sense of sincere feelings extended about her loss (but perhaps I missed it when she mumbled). Anyone who has lost a beloved spouse, is not even considering a romantic relationship within a year...much less become disappointed and jealous when she thinks the guy is interested in someone else. And "Tim" was just too obsessed with "Kathie," someone he hardly knew...and who really had nothing enticing to form a relationship.
gordonm888
The Christmas Ornament is a Hallmark made-for-TV Christmas-themed movie - sentimental and largely predictable. In 2013, Hallmark seems to be making a push to produce better quality movies, and they are having some success. The Christmas Ornament has better dialog, acting and cinematography than the usual Hallmark fare and even had a small plot twist in the end that my wife and I did not see coming!This film is almost completely a two actor movie. A haggard looking Kellie Martin plays Kathy, a recently widowed woman (without children) who isn't celebrating the Christmas season because she is still grieving for her dead husband. She meets Tim, played by Cameron Mathison,who is a successful and gorgeous businessman who loves Christmas and sells Christmas trees. However, the film rises above this incredibly cheesy premise. Kellie Martin delivers a fine acting performance and is believable as a struggling, sad woman who slowly allows herself to stumble up on happiness. I enjoyed this movie and will enjoy watching it again.
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