steven-obrien-1 Reviews

Mistletoe Mixup (2021)

Review Mixup

[5/10 · 19 December 2021]

Goofy for Hallmark... The lead actress, Danielle Ryan, deserves a medal for keeping this bearable.. As for the rest, not a great fan of slapstick comedy - if that was even their goal?

Christmas Everlasting (2018 TV Movie)

Excellent & Close to Home

[9/10 · 14 December 2021]

Hallmark has another winner. The story, lead actress, supporting cast, writing and directing were great. My family had five kids and after my mother passed at age 85 a new sister emerged! It was a shock, but this movie helped. The really negative reviews are unwarranted - maybe more a sign of unwarranted feelings about race. Don't let them in. From an old white guy who loved this movie and also loves Nat King Cole.

Christmas in Tahoe (2021 TV Movie)

Hallmark Goodness with Laura Osnes

[9/10 · 12 December 2021]

Don't get the poor reviews. Laura O is so likeable and good. Story could use a little editing, but it is like life - a little chaotic and often remarkable. Supporting cast was spot on, but please no more hater boy George Lopez. A nice addition to Hallmark Christmas 2021.

Open by Christmas (2021 TV Movie)

Great Ensemble Movie

[9/10 · 20 November 2021]

HM is stepping up its game with this really wonderful ensemble Christmas production. There are really two co-stars, Allison and Erica - great jobs by both, but the entire supporting cast made it work. Nice work by everyone made it believable, emotional, and enjoyable. Writers delivered a winner, and the director and cast brought it to life. If you like a fuller, life-like Christmas story, you'll love this one. Postables, you have some company at last.

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Edge of Forever (2014) Season 1, Episode 5

Maybe things do happen...

[9/10 · 11 September 2021]

Love this series from Hallmark - started watching the series in the middle of the episodes - after this one. I was wondering if I should watch the older episodes. Just happened to try this one today - 9/11 - I don't wonder anymore. Thank you, keep up the good work.

Journey of My Heart (2021 TV Movie)

Good could have been Great

[7/10 · 10 September 2021]

A good Hallmark movie which could have been great. The cinamagraphic efforts were beautiful, the female lead Abby was very engaging, the eagles were outstanding, the supporting cast was right, and even the bear did his part - kudos to the film crew for all those shots. But what happened to the male lead, and who gave him that dialog? Then there was no chemistry with Abby, and by the way, that whole "I forgot the geo-tag was in the photo" has been done and overdone. Still recommended - Good, but could have been Great.

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: From the Heart (2016 TV Movie)

A Valentine to Remember

[9/10 · 22 August 2021]

Love this series - Signed, Sealed, Delivered - from Halmark. They have all been really good, and "From the Heart" is one of the best. The four story lines are interesting, emotionally engaging, currently relevant, and totally different! The character interactions are so good and the quirky personalities are spot on. Kudos to the writers, actors and staff.