Without Colin Ferguson, I probably wouldn't have sat through this movie more than once. The story itself really isn't my cup of tea. A news anchor (Lori Loughlin) has an embarrassing mistake on live television, exposing her as someone who doesn't like Christmas. To save face, the network orders her to do a several-day small-town exposé in a place guaranteed to instill her in the Christmas spirit. I know lots of Hallmarks feature a plot or subplot of a character who doesn't like Christmas then learns to love it; but this one felt really forced and almost offensive. Her television blooper could have easily been explained away, and after the holiday season had ended, people would forget all about it. What if she was Jewish or Buddhist and held no special feeling for the Christian holiday - would the network still force her to change her views?
Once she gets to town, the movie gets a little better, since she and her cameraman (Colin) try and fail to ignore their rekindled feelings. They were an item in the past, so do you think the small-town charm and Christmas magic might help them get back together and solve all their emotional problems?
You'll have to watch this Hallmark Christmas special to find out. It might not end up being your favorite, but you'll probably enjoy it. I've happily watched it three times, glad for the gorgeous eye candy.
