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It is a cozy Hallmark movie. I would say it's one of their good ones. The Christmas shopper idea was quite inspiring, wish I could do that. The "drama" in the plot felt kind of off, there was really no need for it.

Your typical hallmark-y Christmas movie. Story is nothing, acting is worse, and everyone is wearing red and green throughout the movie. I haven't finished yet, but I'm mid-ice skating scene, so I'm expecting the two love birds to fall onto each other and share a kiss any moment now.

Other than that, there is absolutely no humour in this. The only funny moments were not intentional. The two of them eating cupcakes with knife and fork, very casually, not part of any joke. Botox mom calling her son with her glasses all crooked. And the most funny of all is the family painting. That really made me laugh. If you know, you know.

On a more serious note, what is up with that manipulative sister, guilt tripping the main character into baby sitting all the time?!

Most Hallmark Christmas movies make the difference with other Christmas movies in the fact that they are bright and agreeable, although they tend to be too bland and corny and have not exactly complicated plots. However, this one's a bit more elaborated, resulting in a more entertaining and nice to watch movie with fine cast and beautiful photography. A painter who does not succeed in her profession (Katrina Law, who resembles Relic Hunter star Tia Carrere) and lives with her sister's family decides to work as a personal shopper to earn some money to pay her rent. Her first client is an executive (Aaron O'Connell, who resembles a young Richard Gere) who has no time to buy Christmas presents. While they met and work together, his priorities begin to change and begins to really enjoy life while falling for her. Filmed in a visually attractive New York city it is an easy watching movie that runs along smoothly and provides a nice entertainment without being too corny. If you liked this one try With love, Christmas.

A fine film to watch around the holidays, with two strong leads. But something bothered me. I mean, really bothered me. I'm not hating on Donna Mills, but she played the main character's mother. The young man is in his late twenties, no older. Donna Mills is made up/lit/diffused/whatever to look thirty years old. The woman in seventy-five. Women that age should not look thirty! She looked more like the character's sister than his mother. That distracted me so much, that's pretty much all I have to say in this review. Good film. Good lead actors. But, damn. Don't make a seventy five year old woman look thirty. It took me right out of the movie.

If you have seen your fair share of Hallmark Christmas films, it would be safe to say that you are very likely to know what to expect and one shouldn't expect any more. Have seen my fair share myself and have always watched them with mixed expectations. That are either met and even exceeded, or the film completely misses the mark and does little with any potential. '12 Gifts of Christmas' was no different, familiar plot but Katrina Law impressed in other Hallmark work of hers (i.e. 'Snow Bride').

'12 Gifts of Christmas' exceeded the mixed expectations had before watching. Very few Hallmark festive films fit my definition of great and '12 Gifts of Christmas' is no exception. Compared to other Hallmark etc. films seen in the past four/five months or so, it fares favourably though and towards being in the better half of a hit and miss bunch. Even if not a must see or one one can watch over and over, it is worth seeing once or twice.

Did feel that it started off on an unsure note. It takes a while to find its footing and Anna is a pretty obnoxious character (or so it seemed to be) early on.

Was not expecting many surprises watching '12 Gifts of Christmas' and expectedly the film didn't provide very many at all. It is the standard Hallmark Christmas film formula pretty much story-wise with not much variation, with some of it obviously telegraphed early on. The ending can be seen from some while off.

Once '12 Gifts of Christmas' gets going, being a film that also takes time to find its footing, and Anna starts to develop and evolve, it does become much better so stick with it. The production values are very pleasing to look at, nice use of locations slickly shot. The music captures the Christmas feel very well and is not near as over-scored or intrusive as too many of a lot of Hallmark films. The script can be very corny, but mostly flows nicely and has a light-hearted and sweet tone without being saccharine.

Despite the predictability, the story is charming is light on its feet and warms the heart. Much of the pace doesn't drag and the characters are generally not bad, Anna in the early portions being an exception. Nice to see characters that actually show growth. The acting is also pretty decent, with solid supporting turns and very engaging lead performances from particularly Law. The chemistry between the actors is existent at least and doesn't take too long to build or feel hastily wrapped up. Donna Mills looks amazing too and steals all her scenes.

All in all, not a bad film at all. 7/10

Good acting and storyline. I enjoyed this movie for a number of reasons but mostly because of the two leads who complimented one another. However, it felt like she was "cheating" on the character, Ben Tannenhill from another Hallmark movie, Snow Bride. (Just kidding...sort of). Loved that coupling.

12 Gifts of Christmas is enjoyable. It's definitely one of the better Hallmark movies. The Christmas magic is there and the chemistry is nice between Katrina Law and Aaron O' Connell. I adored all the Christmas decorations and the paintings Anna made. This movie is pretty good, just not the best.

The premise is fine, plot is fine, but the acting is SO BAD that the film is difficult to watch. The film itself is very cliche, it's the standard cookie cutter Hallmark Christmas movie, which is fine if you want something light and meaningless to watch. If the acting was better the movie would be more watchable. Unfortunately it's not.

Honestly this is one of the more fun laugh at watches I've had this xmas season! Watching Utah try to mascarade as New York offers a handful of laughs, the wonderfully acted overreactions Are delightful, our two leads have some potential chops if the material was better, they commit to some insane lines with incredible results! Finally the first family portrait had me in stitches! Awkward writing, met with descent acting and editing makes for an enjoyable laugh watch!

BEWARE OF BOGUS REVIEWS & REVIEWERS. SOME REVIEWERS HAVE ONLY ONE REVIEW. WHEN ITS A POSITIVE REVIEW THAT TELLS ME THEY WERE INVOLVED WITH THE PRODUCTION. TRUST ME THIS FILM IS TERRIBLE. NOW I HAVE REVIEWED OVER 400 Christmas MOVIES. I HAVE NO AGENDA. I AM FARE.

When Anna, an unemployed painter, is unable to make ends meet, she is hired to become a personal Christmas shopper for Marc, an uptight corporate exec. As they work together, Marc learns that Christmas giving has less to do with the amount of money spent and more to do with the importance of the gift, while Anna discovers she might find success as an artist in a way she never expected.

At first lead actor (Aaron O'Connell) reminded me of Brendon Villegas however after about 5 minutes I forgot all about that.

Katrina Law looks like (to me) Olivia Munn and someone should cast them as sisters in something.

AS for the film itself its is enjoyable. You know how this is going to end. I don't mind the predictable endings its the journey the film takes that is the most important. This film takes a familiar route. However what was nice is that the 2 main characters do not start off as adversary's. That is such a tired cliché now. In this film we learn that her (only) client wanted to be the next John Updike. She is a great painter. She wants (and still wants) to be taken very seriously as an artist. So you you think you know whats going to happen and it does but it is not exactly the ending you think it will be.

Katrina Law is a welcome addition to the Hallmark stable of actors. Candace Cameron, Alcia Witt, Danica McKellar all seem to have a film a year. Now This is the 2nd Christmas film I have seen Katrina in. I liked the film "Snow Bride".

This film is what you do expect from a Hallmark film. The casting in this film makes this better than the average Hallmark film. Suitable for all ages however males of any age will hate this. AS for me I was never bored but I was the film should have taken a few more chances. Now next year will I watch this again? Well I won't go out of my way to see it but if I stumble upon it I would watch it.

Based on the other reviews I wasn't expecting too much from this movie, but it turned out to be one of the best I have seen. Light and breezy dialogue, and a plot that kept moving with likeable characters, are among its strengths. But it also dealt with questions of goals and life direction so it wasn't all fluff, either. All in all a charming, engaging movie with enough plot surprises to keep you interested and entertained.

We are not talking bad chemistry, we are talking no chemistry or sentiment to be found! The movie was just bland with regards to the emotion. Awkward and useless.

This is a really by-the-books romantic Christmas comedy, right down to an 80s dressing montage, I kid you not.

But what makes it stand out is how sweet and cute the main characters are.

There's no cringe pandering or mean spirited antagonism as in most rom coms, this one is just very nice and uplifting. Highly recommended. Trust me, you need this.

Another one of these bland Hallmark Christmas films with adorable, good looking leads.

Anna Parisi (Katrina Law) is an aspiring artist who is looking for that big break. We see her getting a brush off from a snooty art museum manager. She turns to her other talent which is personal shopping and develop that into a side business over the upcoming holidays.

Marc Rehnquist (Aaron O'Connell) is a workaholic advertising executive who is always on his mobile phone, he briefly met Anna at a bakery and later employs her to pick out Christmas gifts for his family and friends. At first things are difficult as Anna gets a gift for a friend of his that was not in his list but it turns out that his friend actually liked the gift. So he then gives her a free reign to get the kind of presents his friends like, she also gets Marc to connect with his family who he has been distant with and increasingly they spend more time with each other and fall for each other.

The plot develops as after a scathing business meeting Marc uses a special painting of Anna's in order for his ad campaign. She overreacts at first for some unfathomable reason even though it will giver her work some prominence.

This is an affable film at Christmas but a bit beige with not much plot. However you cannot keep your eyes of Donna Mills who plays Marc's mother. She was 75 years old when she made this movie and with all the work she has had done she does not look like anyone's mother.

Great character development. Well written plot. The surprise at the end made me SOB. Her fine art paintings are beautiful. My favourite part about this movie was the original plot line and the paintings of the family. 10/10 would watch again! They also skated so well.

Favourite character? Mark. The way they could overcome their differences was super impressive. Never been done before on hallmark tv!

Ever watch a hallmark movie? Watch this one! It's a bloody masterpiece.

Cuddle up with your boyfriend or girlfriend, husband or wife and get yourself a candy cane and a hot chocolate. Sugar free of course.