RELATED | CLASSIC ROMANTIC MOMENT: EMILY OWEN’S EMILY AND MICAHĪnyone who wants something with substance without sacrificing the feel-good quality Christmas movies boasts should catch A Joyous Christmas. All complete with an adorable meet-cute laced with plenty of subtle sparks. Added to all of these wonderful qualities is the adorable chemistry between Natalie and Michael. Mystery fans will also recognize Steve Bacic from the Garage Sale Mystery films. This cast “bonds” unlike some that seem to have a kind of barrier between them which can make the characters seem “rigid.” There don’t seem to be any such barriers between this cast. Since then, has also appeared in Hallmark films. Of course, before that, he played the love interest to Alexis Bledel in the Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants films. Ever since seeing him in CW’s Emily Owens, M.D. In this role, one of my favorite TV crushes stars. The same cannot be said of the leading man. Though Natalie’s work is largely unfamiliar to me, her credits do reveal she’s starred in TV shows including Amazon’s Z: The Beginning of Everything. THE CASTįor me personally, every good thing about this is aided by the cast. If there is one minor flaw, it’d be some of the motivational speeches it seems to go a little “dramatic” in comparison to the rest of the film’s image and message. I also appreciate, in spite of stereotypes, Natalie plays Rachel as a likable character whom we can root for. A Joyous Christmas also inspires an emotional reaction in the characters as they seek answers and look for purpose. This story takes us deeper than some of its peers. In many ways, this story is a kind of “journey.” It’s one of the best Hallmark dramas I’ve seen in a while and considering they have many good ones, those that inspire this reaction to stand out. One of these being second chances, and the ways they can change a person. Instead, it gives us imperfect characters with some weighty issues. This script is heartfelt but never becomes dark or depressing. There is something really compelling about a Christmas story that isn’t all smiles and cheer. Together, with some Christmas magic, these three strangers are about to rediscover the joy of Christmas. RELATED | PREVIEWING HALLMARK CHANNEL’S COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS 2017, PART 2įollowing this, Rachel meets Joy (Bonnie Bedelia), a kind-hearted woman who literally saves Rachel’s life. First, she serendipitously meets Jack (Michael Rady), a Boston transplant who seems more at home in this town than Rachel does. Little does Rachel realize her life is about to forever change thanks to the presence of two strangers in her life. Her latest stop brings her to her hometown, a place Rachel (Natalie Knepp) is not too keen to be returning to. Driven by personal grief, her best-selling book, First Me!, produced a self-help platform she takes on tour. Success is something Rachel Kennedy’s name is synonymous with. Those of us wanting a festive film full of good cheer, but also a story that digs a little deeper will appreciate A Joyous Christmas. When you want a Hallmark original that has a little more of an emotional payoff, the place to be is their ‘Movies and Mysteries’ channel. A Joyous Christmas (2017) Hallmark Review
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