A Majestic Christmas

6/10 - not bad, but it had nothing to make it special

I really enjoyed watching this movie, especially the diversity of the cast. I was disappointed that it wasn't in the lineup as much as the other movies. If available, I would love to find out if on dvd. I would definitely purchase it!! It warmed my heart.

This holiday fair is just what I needed in these topsy turvy times. Hallmark always delivers this time of year. What makes this movie a standout is the reminder of simpler things and trying to show others to lighten up and take time out for those simpler things. Jerrika Hinton and Christian Vincent score in the lead roles, each playing off each other well. My favorite part of it was the ambience and tone set by the direction and production design. Sure, some of it was formula, but isn't that the point with Hallmark films? I WANT to get what I expected and here the pacing, the cast and the beautiful visuals were all icing on the cake. Bravo! Great holiday entertainment.

I admired Ellen David job as wise coffe shop owner. I loved the portraits of Neill's parents. And, sure, I adore The Majestic Playhouse.

In essence, a correct Hallmark film. Good chemistry between main actors, nice story, touching hommage to a small town - the idea of multiplex is so eccentric than it is very bizzarre to comment it. A nice film, well crafted, using the familiar cliches but mixing old fashions crumbs than real work and give soul to the story. And , sure, few emotional sparkles.

Memorable on many levels. First, there are the childhood memories of Connor (Christian Vincent), that are reminiscent when he sees a picture of himself as a 10 year old boy standing in front of the Majestic Playhouse with a very broad smile on his face. The Majestic Playhouse was owned by his Aunt and Uncle and willed to him when his Aunt passes away.

Nell (Jerrika Hinton) is the architect assigned to tear it down and re-build it in to a modern day plaza/entertainment venue but she also has fond memories as do her parents who assisted every year in putting on the annual Christmas pageant. Now that annual event will be nothing more than a memory if the Majestic Playhouse is torn down to make way for future profits.

A romance between Connor and Nell is imminent and it is their fond memories of years gone by that draws this romance/Christmas themed story into a "majestic" masterpiece. It will make most viewers reflect on their own fond memories of the spirit of Christmas past. It did for me.

Nicely done. I rate it at 7/10