We did not get to watching quite as many cheesy Christmas movies as normal this year, but still, I think we have had our fill. The same (or similar) story lines really do repeat year after year. So with that, here are my memes and wrap-ups for the movies we viewed:
Candy Cane Lane—In an attempt to win $100,000 in a neighborhood Christmas decorating contest, Christopher Carver signs an unwitting contract with evil elf Peppermint. By doing so, he falls prey to the curse of becoming a tiny person if he does not collect all the golden rings by 8:00 pm. This fantastical movie has family values, but is unfortunately laden with non-friendly language and themes. The sour stuff outweighs the sweet here, so I recommend a pass on walking down this Candy Cane Lane.
The Christmas Brew—Tori's boss sends her on a mission to convince Real McCoy Brewing to sell. Its owner, Evan, will have none of it. He says he needs to learn to trust Tori. Tori tries to earn his trust, in the meantime, falling for his heart. Sadly, her boss Jake gets in the way with his ruse and trickery. In the end, Tori has to decide what really matters and see if a new brew will save Christmas.
A Christmas Wish—School teacher Faith is trying to save her art program. Meanwhile, her sister places a wish for “true love's kiss” in the town wishing box. That brings on a series of unwelcome advances from men in the town, and a confession of love from Faith's best friend, Wyatt. A mix if cheese, meaning, and fantasy, this is a good Christmas cheese-mas movie, except for the fact that it seems to be pushing a family agenda with which I don't agree. My Christmas wish is for movie makers to stop making Christmas movies so political!
A Christmas of Wonders—World travel writer Eliza Gardiner gets “stuck” back in her hometown of Maryville for Christmas. Although she has decried it for years, she comes to re-realize its sweetness and charm, that is until her big city boyfriend Colin appears to “bust [her] outta there.” His comments hurt her family and she realizes she has blown it. The conclusion of the movie is a tribute to the wonders of home, for as Eliza's friend Will says, “The big things are important, but the small things are what anchor us to our past.” Although a small studio produced this film, it is big on values that really matter.
Holly and the Hot Chocolate—Food critic Holly wrecks her car in Pine Falls. Known for its Christmas cheer, the town, and its resident two truck driver, Rudy, make a mark on Holly. She misses the towns' famous hot chocolate during her initial visit, but returns to find that love really is the secret ingredient. This is certainly a cheesy Christmas movie, but short, cute, and good for creating some laughter, which I would argue is also an important ingredient in love.
Twinkle All the Way—Single mom Cadence meets widowed Henry Harrison while preparing for the play at their daughters’ elementary school. Cadence is all about organizing and prioritizing. Henry is about feeling things out. They are a little at odds until a freak snowstorm brings them, and their town together to pull off a special event. The child actors shine in this film, and the story is sweet, but several nods to a non-Christian agenda really sully the light. Watching the movie all the way left me sad about the agenda it promoted rather than thrilled about the love light of Christmas.
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