Unlocking Christmas (TV Movie 2020)

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Taylor Cole

Kate Stafford

Steve Lund

Kevin Matthews

Elena Juatco

Liz Warner

Darryl Hinds

Jackson

Ron Lea

Arnold Matthews

Kathryn Greenwood

Maggie Matthews

Roger Dunn

Mr. McCallister

Jennifer De Lucia

Carolyn

Jinny Wong

Kimberly

Roy Lewis

Dr. Regan

Brittany Drisdelle

VA Staffing Agent

Ceyon Crossfield

Robbie

Liz MacRae

Dr. Lynn

Stephanie Herrera

Mayor

Alexandra Augustine

Soldier

Vanessa Mitchell

Robbie's Mother

Jinesea Bianca Lewis

Nursing Staff
(as Jinesea Lewis)

Maxwell Lee Brennan

Hospital Patient
(uncredited)

Director
- Don McBrearty
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Trivia
Ron Lea and Kathryn Greenwood, who play Kevin's parents, acted together in the series Wind at My Back (1996), where, for a time, their characters, Del Sutton and Grace Bailey, were boyfriend/girlfriend.

Goofs
During the Christmas tree lighting in the town square, Kate's boots keep changing.

Quotes
Kate: Oh. Ah. We're forgetting something.
Kevin: The no peeking envelope.
[Kate giggles]
Kevin: How could we forget to peak at the no peeking envelope.
[both laugh]
Kevin: Alright, let's see what we got here. Oh. Another riddle.
[he reads the note out loud]
Kevin: Christmas clock rewind. Between Then and Now you'll find. A chance for Christmas Cheer. Connecting far and near.
Kate: Hmm. I wonder what it means.
Kevin: Hmm.

Soundtracks
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Performed by Sleeping At Last
Written by Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane
Published by EMI Feist Catalog Inc.
Courtesy of ASTEROID B-612
By arrangement with MUSIC ALTERNATIVES, LLC

Christmas related quests are the latest thing. That's pretty much it for story except for where the quest comes from - many or even most viewers probably figured that out early. There are no great highs or lows and zero tension except for "greener grass". The conflict is manufactured and a bit clumsy based on the usual misunderstandings. I will give points for the ending being a slight role reversal in terms of grand gestures.

The leads, Kate (Taylor Cole) and Kevin (Steve Lund) are lead through a few Christmas activities leaning towards doing good for others. Many reviewers thought they had great chemistry but it seemed average at best to me.

This movie is OK and will appeal more to viewers who haven't watched dozens of similar ones already this year.