Christmas in Tune

As I sat down to watch the 2021 Christmas movie "Christmas in Tune" from writers Juliet Giglio and Keith Giglio, I have to admit that I wasn't really expecting it to be more than just your average overly sappy sentimental Christmas cheese. Especially so with the cast that was billed for the movie.

But still, in the spirit of the season, I sat down to watch "Christmas in Tune" and give it a chance, as it was a movie that I hadn't already seen. And luckily so, because "Christmas in Tune" actually turned out to be a wholesome Christmas movie. Sure, there was the usual archetypical sappy sentimental stuff that you see in the majority of Christmas movies of this kind, but "Christmas in Tune" actually offered a bit more.

The acting performances in "Christmas in Tune" were good, and I will say that Rebe McEntire and John Schneider actually had a great on-screen chemistry and they complimented each other quite well on the screen, and they were nicely casted for the movie.

"Christmas in Tune" turned out to be a nice surprise, but while it is not going to be a Christmas classic, then it is certainly a movie that I can warmly recommend you sit down to watch if you are into Christmas movies.

My rating of director Emily Moss Wilson's 2021 "Christmas in Tune" lands on a six out of ten stars.

The story has echoes of some other movies, but it's not that overused. A separated couple, Reba and Schneider, are reunited for a military benefit Christmas concert as a boost to their daughter's career. As you might expect, the couple must spend time together rehearsing which gives a chance for some good verbal sparring back and forth which eventually becomes less bitter. Meanwhile, their daughter (whose actor isn't even credited on this website as of this writing) is developing a relationship of her own with the military liaison, Troy, also a childhood friend. I think it's fair to say that the story is secondary to the movie and verbal banter.

There are several opportunities for song performances by both Reba and Schneider, together and separately, including a few in the concert at the end.

If you like Reba, and or Schneider, you will love this. If you don't like them, especially Reba, then don't bother (and then criticize here what you knew you weren't going to like).

Going back to your first love, whether through pictures, music, or places, has the amazing power to heal relationships. This movie takes you through that process with good music woven through the story. We loved the story and the music, and ended up in tears at the end.

So loved this movie. Would love to see them in more movies together.

Great chemistry together.

The songs were wonderful. I enjoyed the storyline. I'm going to be watching it again!

The movie is such a nice way to enjoy the holidays. Reba and John Schneider are great together. We need more Reba movies. It is a very sweet movie. Reba and John are fun to watch and the music and costumes beautiful.