The Christmas Dance

The Christmas Dance (2021) -

This film overall was a bit preachy and on the moral high ground. It was also a bit wet and drippy. They all seemed considerably holier than thou, except the lead female, Sarah, played by Kristen Vaganos, who was just a bit of a misery. It was also hard to believe that she moved away and hated Christmas because she fell over at a nativity once, which made her character seem very weak indeed.

I think that it would have been better if Sherman Jr. (Miles Fabre) was getting together with Jason, who played the lead male role Carson Nicely, because Sarah seemed like a mardy cow and there was far more chemistry between the two men, so their relationship was much more likely to work. At least the scenes that I saw them in, because when Jason started to sing about God, I really had to give up on it. I actually threw up a little in my mouth. And I really couldn't see how Jason and Sarah were ever supposed to be falling for each other.

It had none of the usual cheer that these films have and it felt like the Christmas activities and nice things to do were all such a chore and for God.

Unscored as unfinished.

Cute and perfectly cheesy Christmas movie. It actually reflects on the true meaning of Christmas and not the commercial aspects that have taken over. It is refreshing to see a film that isn't afraid to show spirituality and faith as a part of a character. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would recommend.

Imagine a Christian Christmas movie! But the acting is actually better than average for Hallmark. So many Hallmark movies are the tired secular romance with Christmas only as the backdrop. This movie has more a Gospel message. There's a lot of "Christmas " in this movie missing from other offerings as of late. It was refreshing!

Very well done. One of the best Christmas movies in a while. Yes it has religious tones and yea Christmas is about Jesus people need to get over it and know when they buy celebrate Christmas they are celebrating the birth of Christ. Send me the hate mail!!!

This is a little bit edgier than the fluffy Christmas movies. From my experience, it is more true to life as well. It portrays the ups and downs of small community life plus dealing with the past at Christmas realistically. I could identify with all the characters to some extent, which paradoxically makes me like and dislike the movie at the same time! The caring yet claustrophobic nature of family and friends is spot on. One of the biggest positive elements is overcoming your own embarrassment/ fear to (a) help others and (b) get more out of life yourself. I'm not sure I'd especially watch this again, but it was worth a look.