Greetings, salutations, and a seasonal welcome to all you movie aficionados. Here are my considerations and recommendation for Christmas Connection.
Story: 1.25/2 - Direction and Pace: 2.50/4 - Performances: 1.50/2 - Enjoyment: 1.50/2
Total 6.75/10
It would appear Christmas Connection is becoming another of my solid Xmas viewing favourites. Okay, so this is more down to the fact that I keep forgetting I've watched the movie before: But in my defence, I watch a load of films, and one reason for reviewing them is to keep track - I'm getting old. Anyway, my forgetfulness doesn't mean the picture is forgettable, just the title. Once the film starts and I see Brooke Burns in her flight attendant uniform, everything floods back. And I'm more than happy to rewatch this Christmas flick, as it possesses all the elements required to warm your heart in the season of love and joy. The story has sacrifice, giving, opening up, and taking chances. Are the dreams you've planned for yourself necessarily your best option? This realisation is what we witness blossom in Sydney when she escorts Leah, an Unaccompanied Minor, back home for Christmas. Unfortunately, her dad's running late. The knock-on effect is Sydney missing her plane to her dream Christmas Holiday location. But, hey, she can always catch a later flight, can't she? You know that's unlikely to happen because, hey, Christmas Romance Flick! The writers do a superb job of characterisations, which is just as well with the story being character-driven: Everyone is credible and well-constructed. And when the writers mount up the obstacles, you're relating to them and egging them on to make the right decision. Once you associate with a character in this manner, you're committed to the movie, which is excellent and makes the story more potent to the viewer. The direction is like the acting. Solid and above average. The director infuses a delightful atmosphere into every frame, working excellently to build a heart-warming atmosphere. And the actors and actresses also deliver superb performances. I always thought Brooke Burns was underrated, and Christmas Connection goes a long way to show how talented she is.
I'd joyfully recommend Christmas Connection to newbies and Christmas fans alike. It's a delightfully entertaining romance with a few pleasant thought-provoking moments - not life-changing ones, but more life-affirming. And should I forget I've watched this film again, I'll probably watch it once more next year.
Please check out my HO! HO! HO! Christmas Belles list to see where I ranked the movie.
Story: 1.25/2 - Direction and Pace: 2.50/4 - Performances: 1.50/2 - Enjoyment: 1.50/2
Total 6.75/10
It would appear Christmas Connection is becoming another of my solid Xmas viewing favourites. Okay, so this is more down to the fact that I keep forgetting I've watched the movie before: But in my defence, I watch a load of films, and one reason for reviewing them is to keep track - I'm getting old. Anyway, my forgetfulness doesn't mean the picture is forgettable, just the title. Once the film starts and I see Brooke Burns in her flight attendant uniform, everything floods back. And I'm more than happy to rewatch this Christmas flick, as it possesses all the elements required to warm your heart in the season of love and joy. The story has sacrifice, giving, opening up, and taking chances. Are the dreams you've planned for yourself necessarily your best option? This realisation is what we witness blossom in Sydney when she escorts Leah, an Unaccompanied Minor, back home for Christmas. Unfortunately, her dad's running late. The knock-on effect is Sydney missing her plane to her dream Christmas Holiday location. But, hey, she can always catch a later flight, can't she? You know that's unlikely to happen because, hey, Christmas Romance Flick! The writers do a superb job of characterisations, which is just as well with the story being character-driven: Everyone is credible and well-constructed. And when the writers mount up the obstacles, you're relating to them and egging them on to make the right decision. Once you associate with a character in this manner, you're committed to the movie, which is excellent and makes the story more potent to the viewer. The direction is like the acting. Solid and above average. The director infuses a delightful atmosphere into every frame, working excellently to build a heart-warming atmosphere. And the actors and actresses also deliver superb performances. I always thought Brooke Burns was underrated, and Christmas Connection goes a long way to show how talented she is.
I'd joyfully recommend Christmas Connection to newbies and Christmas fans alike. It's a delightfully entertaining romance with a few pleasant thought-provoking moments - not life-changing ones, but more life-affirming. And should I forget I've watched this film again, I'll probably watch it once more next year.
Please check out my HO! HO! HO! Christmas Belles list to see where I ranked the movie.