Chateau Christmas

Margot is a well known pianist who is going through a rough patch, musically. She reunites with her family for the holidays. Jackson plays the cello, and they used to date. He is offered the position to direct the Christmas concert at the place where they are staying, the "Chateau", so they both come together to create something beautiful.

I like Merritt as a lead although she is not a favorite of mine. Luke, on the other hand, is becoming one of my favorites. I think they had good chemistry but not necessarily a romantic one, in my opinion. (I felt that she wasn't that into him). But I will accept all the Luke Macfarlane movies Hallmark gives us.

I know nothing about instruments, I don't know if any of the actors were actually playing them but they had me fooled.

I don't have any major complaints about this. It was such an "elegant" movie, if that means anything to you. There was not fooling around, not funny montage,, which made it kind of slow at times. . The final scene had me smiling from ear to ear. I know it's only the second movie of the Christmas season (lol, it's not even Halloween yet) but it was a good one. Nothing spectacular, but if you enjoy these, i'd recommend it.

"A second chance doesn't come along very often and when it does, you gotta grab it"

I'm confused about what to rate it, either 7 or 8. I will consult with the pillow. May change it later.

The music saves this film to be only another Halmark Christmas film. The reunion of ex lovers, after long period has its charme , to, being fair constructed. And, for the large public of this genre of film, the presence in cast of Merritt Peterson and Luke Macfarlane , their seductive job, to, represents the nice gift. In same measure, the eulogy to family, the references to options after universitarian studies, the lovely presences of Suki Kaiser, Bobby Steward, Hrothgar Mathews and young Alix West Lefter , the inspired portrait of mother , proposed by Jessica Steen and the relation between Kate and Todd are the good virtues, in same measure. Sure, the recipe is more than familiar, but the music gives soul and grace to a story not very rich in surprises. The result is decent and, for few scenes, just seductive.

I wasn't a big fan of this one and I can't put my finger on why exactly, it just seemed slow and without any fun or spark. I know it's about classical musicians who may seem reserved in their performances but perhaps they took that too far. I really like both of the leads in most everything they do, and their performances here were very good, just no romantic chemistry

This was an okay movie. This wasn't the best and this wasn't the worst for me. It was a little bland for me. I can appreciate the meaning behind the whole movie. I liked that the plot was second chances. Sometimes we can get a second chance but we can't always. I think everyone can relate to the plot on this movie when it comes to regret. I doubt you will find anyone that says there wasn't something they wish they could have done differently.

Truthfully I watched this movie for Luke, I'm a fan of his work. I also found myself enjoying the mother more than I enjoyed the lead actress. Again I enjoyed the plot and I think the whole cast worked seamlessly together but I won't be watching this again.

Such a lovely movie, "so simple yet charming" is the best way to describe it.

The story is somewhat different but still very familiar to most Hallmark movies, but that's not a bad thing. The musical aspects of the movie gave it an original direction, something more than the standard event planner or bakery angle.

But the best thing about this movie is without a doubt the actors, Margot (Merritt Patterson) is just unbelievable as always, every one of her lines radiates charm effortlessly, as for her co-star Jackson (Luke Macfarlane) he compliments her perfectly, this is definitely one of his better performances.

Another strong aspect of this movie is the supporting cast, without a doubt one of the better ones i have seen in a while, nothing extraordinary, just plain good acting all around with no exception.

I would strongly recommend seeing this delightful movie.

6.9 out of 10 stars.