This was a pretty decent Hallmark film, not one of their best this year, nor one of their worst...middle of the road, I say. The story was warm and nice, family-friendly (typical Hallmark). There were a number of fun, festive and cute scenes. I laughed at another review on here regarding the availability of pine trees in Colorado. Now that I think of it, it is a...how shall I put this...'funny' aspect to the story/plot. The script was fine. The dialogue between the two leads worked well, I believe. What stands out for me in this Christmas movie was the acting. The performance by Rochelle Aytes (as Erin, the Mayor's daughter) was great. She had a warm and fun vibe to her performance, which came off well on screen. Mark Taylor (playing Kevin) also had a strong performance. The chemistry between them was good. I liked the confrontational dynamic to this. The supporting cast was robust. I especially liked the cute performance by Grace Sunar as Claire (Kevin's daughter). She did an excellent job. The scenery, props and sets were festive and well-polished, for the most part. Did anyone notice the snowman in Kevin and Claire's front yard? It looked completely fake. I am surprised to see this, as Hallmark usually does a good job with props and sets. Overall, it is a decent Christmas movie with some strong acting. If you are a fan of Hallmark films, then this one is worth a watch.
