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This is my 4th Hallmark Christmas movie of the 2020 season. I would put it towards the top of the list. I like the title of another review on here: 'You've got phone'. Indeed, most of the dialogue between the two leads was via their mobile phones. That said, it did not take away from their chemistry, I think. I thought Alvina August was great in this regard. I have not seen Eion Bailey too often in Hallmark films, but his performance was decent. The supporting cast was also very good. Again, the plot/storyline was what I expected from a Hallmark film. The movie provided some Christmas spirit, though not as strong as some of the better Hallmark Christmas films of the past. Overall, a good start to the 2020 Christmas movie season by Hallmark.

Two people get to know each other remotely, this time not by email, but at first by text and then on the phone. The story goes through all kinds of situations that nearly bring them together but just miss. In fact, they do physically meet early on but don't put the two things together. Each has a sad and difficult loss in their past romantic lives.

The story is charming but lacks significant highs and lows. The story's conflict is mild but threatens to keep them apart. This is Hallmark, so you know how it turns out. Even the resolution is no big thing. Don't get me wrong. It's a sweet story and a decent way to enjoy two hours of TV with your loved one(s).

Eion Bailey and Alvina August, neither of whom I remember seeing before (turns out I've seen him once), develop an easy relationship through communication. Imagine that - a relationship based on communication. Even so, there are a couple of disconnects there. Kesler Talbot does a credible job as the young son.

The very last scene is a nice touch and a pointed message totally apart from the romance story.

Cute story line. Liked the main actors, but perhaps a little TOO much of the misunderstood "he was on a date with another woman" aspect! The child actor was amazing & down to earth sincere! Loved seeing the "Canadian" touch with Charlie wearing a Hudson Bay Striped scarf!! Like to see more of these two actors together, please!

This movie was a bit flat on acting in addition to having that predictable story line. It was one we watched without feeling the need to follow every moment.

I looove Eion B. I saw a lot of stuff with him and that's why I watched this one. He's just so yes, sexy :) And here he was so... So grumpy and bored?? He said so many lines like he didn't want to say them. The phone conversations were the best. Alvina is new to me, she was the light of this movie. Really pretty and good with emotions. The chr. Tree moment was really promising and then something was missing. Too bad! And indeed, the final moment when they met, was awkward and too short.

This is a favorite movie of mine from the 2020 season. I kept the recording and watched it again just last night. This time, I found a few more things took me "out" of the movie for a moment than on the first viewing, but I still give it a high rating, based off my initial reaction This is a movie for those who like quiet, gentle films that focus on building relationship gradually. There is a sweetness to the romance and to the other relationships depicted in the movie, particularly the father and son, that is appreciated. The leading actor and actress need to appear in more Hallmark films as leads. They were both new to me.

Surprising, I liked it . Very much. Sure, no surprises but a lot of sweetes, nice portrait of single father , his brother family, the relation between sisters and Christmas spirit in its pure senses , gingerbread houses and seductive humor. But, sure, the couple Alvina August - Eion Bailey is just charming and the young Kesler Talbot gives just a beautiful role, reminding, a little but in beautiful - precise manner, Charles Dahl s Charlie. A good flavor of cinnamon seems be the heart of this seductive Christmas film, not extraordinary but, for few modest motives, just comfortable.

As a man of a certain age, I have come to appreciate anything that celebrates kindness, decency, virtue and honor. Most guys complain about watching Hallmark with their wives. Not me. Hallmark has been a breath of fresh air from long ago. With that said, my thoughts are this; with one exception, the cast was awesome. As mentioned before me, the new spin of having the leads instantly being attracted to each other, yet taking a circuitous route to connecting, is a nice touch. My lone quibble is Eion Bailey. The persona he presents seems sullen and disconnected, with an underlying sense of anger, to everyone around him. He musters up kindness only when confronted. Usually, when the leads finally unite, there's a sense of joy. Not in this case. Alvina August radiates a glow through the whole movie. You can't help but root for her, but Mr. Bailey never, in my opinion, generated any chemistry with her. So when the movie ended, it was like.......meh, what other Hallmark movie have we got recorded. Even so, the movie was quite good. I just don't believe I'll watch it when it hits the rerun cycle later

The heroine was charming but the actor that played Josh, the hero, was miscast. First of all he seemed that he did not want to be there. He said his lines in a completely disinterested manner. He was very sexy, don't get me wrong, but he seemed better suited for a western, or an action movie. Very dangerous and swashbuckling. Just didn't seem right for the part of a loving and patient single dad and small town guy. I'd be interested to see if he is cast in any other Hallmark type movies. I'd definitely watch, cuz like I said..... but hope he'd be in one that incorporates his look a little better.

I love Hallmark Christmas movies, but this is a dud. I wanted to like it because I was thrilled to see more POC represented, but the lead actor has no chemistry with the lead actress. It just dragged on. I watched it til the end, but I was tempted to shut it off many times. Too bad.

The bestnewHallmark movi3 in 2030and I saw them all. The chemistry was real good and I didn't know the actors . The story was just okay and not to much drama but it all played out reasonably well. I watched it twice and will watch again next year

Alvina was the star of this movie. Why is sh3 not doing more.

6/10 - small town baker meets sweet single dad in this better than average Hallmark holiday feature

This moving borrows heavily from You've Got Mail, but misses the mark completely. Eion Bailey and Alvinia August are great actors but mis-cast for this production. Mr. Bailey comes across robotic. Feels as if he is just fulfilling a contractual obligation. Ms. August lacks charisma. Nadene Lightbody who is cast as Jame is better suited for the lead and Ms August is better suited for the role of Jane. All in all, this is a formulaic slow moving movie that you can watch before bed with a good cup of hot chocolate.

Hallmark is at it again. I wasn't that impressed with the Christmas movies last year. A lot of them in my opinion missed the mark with the casting of the actors and actresses. But the chemistry between the leads Eion Bailey and Alvina August was so good. Eion Bailey is a terrific actor that I feel doesn't get enough attention for his work. I also liked that the storyline was different from their typical Christmas movies about buying out candy/ cookie companies etc. This is a must watch for those Hallmark Christmas movie fans!

While the premise was interesting and the actors were likeable there were also some moments that felt meh. The boy actor was too plain and almost didn't have any emotions and was always seemed sad. His "dad" kinda too (so maybe that was genetical lol). The lead actress was great and charming. All these details would have been forgiven if the ending was good, but it seemed bad-written and rushed into the "romantic Christmas movie ending" trope

I really like movies that have a touch of sadness. There's nothing original here, but it is uplifting and fun. Would watch again and hope to see the cast in other shows.

There has never been any bias for or against Hallmark Christmas films. Actually think there are a mix of good, bad (and worse in some cases) and somewhere between mediocre and decent, so it's a variable output really. One just needs to know what to expect and not to expect too much. Have always appreciated romantic dramas with touches of comedy, so yeah 'Deliver by Christmas' was hardly one of those doomed from the start sort of films.

Was fairly mixed on Hallmark's 2020 Christmas films, though it was nowhere near as wildly inconsistent as some of the previous years for Hallmark. None were terrible and most ranged between average and pretty good, with a few even being quite impressive all things considered. 'Deliver by Christmas' is neither one of the best or worst of the batch and is one of those films that left me mixed to moderately liking it. It is a premise that could have gone either way of charming and cute or sickly sweet and cheesy, and mostly it's the former.

'Delivery by Christmas' has a lot that is good. It looks good, with some never drab or garish photography, editing that doesn't look sloppy and appropriately festive locations. The script generally was well meaning and flowed well, and generally didn't feel cheesy or too sappy. Despite the story not being perfect by any stretch, it has enough moments where it is light on its feet and has a warm heart without being mawkish or sugary sweet. Tonally it clearly knew what it was trying to be. Nothing charmless about it either. The characters don't bore or annoy generally.

Most of the acting is good. Alvina August is incredibly charming and easy to like in her role, one that wasn't over the top flawed or too perfect. The supporting cast are more than solid, including the sincere performance of the boy.

Eion Bailey however wasn't near as good. Actually found him rather stiff and robotic in a role where the uptightness and sullen-ness was taken to extremes and never properly warmed, which means that Bailey's performance didn't get more comfortable. The chemistry between him and August had its charming moments but never fully gelled or developed. The story is pretty thin and formulaic, meaning that most of the plotting can be seen from a mile away. Especially everything that goes on in the rushed and contrived final quarter that ends too hastily and patly.

Pacing is uneven, rushed in the final quarter and also pedestrian in the less eventful stretches. Also found the music too melancholic and over-scored and some of the dialogue is on the forced side, especially at the beginning and towards the end.

Concluding, not bad if not great. 6/10.

Why didn't someone tell Eion Bailey to wash his hair? He's actually quite handsome, but he looks awful here, which detracts from the attraction to the character, making you care less about whether they get together.

The producers also try to squeeze in a few too many moralistic messages and it comes across trite and saccharine. If only everyone was as kind and selfless as this town of people, the world would be such a lovely place, but our teeth would all be rotten from the sweetness.

I do like that they don't know who they're talking to for a time, although they had met. It's an interesting way to move the story forward.

The kids at least are not so sickly as they are sometimes.

3ish?

I really like the movie. It is a nice simple story was very heartwarming. I love the actors and love the information. Would love to see them in another movie together.

I hope Hallmark plays the movie this year.

Pleasant enough. But acting flat and just a little slow. With just way too much melancholy background music.

The cast was fine, acting not bad. But dang Hallmark so boring. I've watched literally every Hallmark movie and have even created a list in IMDB so I can see which ones I want to re-watch and which to avoid. Lots of bakery movies, I'm ok with that, lots of single/widowed parents, ok with that. Friends setting up, blah, blah, same pattern, we all know the drill as fans of the movies. But no heartfelt moment, the kid was a dud (except his little video), but wow just no real romance, it drug on and on. No cutesy moments. But it's par for the 2020 new movies, haven't liked one of them yet.