Un amore nella neve

You know the ending at the very beginnin But it's kind of a pleasant journey.qq This isn't for everybody obviously, Probably just the real romantics

27 November 2017. While this typical Christmas television movie offers the usual characters and predictable plot, what distinguishes this movie from most of the rest of the holiday fair is the script and performance of Jesse Hutch as Cole who seems to suddenly arrive on the scene after Sarah played by Ashley Newbrough describes her perfect man. His odd behavior is a delight to experience on the screen as his obsessions with all things winter is so becoming and becomes an insightful fantasy of imagination. What is unfortunate is the rather tepid transformation that Sarah goes through which is more attributable to lazy writing rather than the actress herself. Compare with Michael Keaton's performance in Jack Frost (1998). Snowmance passes for holiday television movie to enjoy, but don't expect spectacular fireworks or a lovefest.

Set in the 2017 run-up to Christmas centring on a young woman who pines for love. Sarah (Ashley Newbrough) has only ever lived in her small home town. In her sheltered environment she seldom meets suitors, romance never sparks. A pact is made with her childhood best friend Nick (Adam Hurtig) to build a snowman every Christmas until she finds the man of her dreams - oblivious to Nick's dreams. Their snowman pact and strong friendship continues for twenty years, into adulthood. Yet Sarah remains utterly blind to what the audience knows; ever since that pact Nick has deeply loved Sarah. Believable thus far, however, the next part is not. You are supposed to believe a red scarf, once belonging to her deceased mother, if placed on the snowman will bring Sarah a man specifically named Cole, and love. Worse follows.

As if by magic, a handsome stranger called Cole (Jessis Hutch) knocks on her door next day at 9am, returning the red scarf that had blown away. Sarah is invited to lunch, and out on a date. Meanwhile, lovesick, spurned best friend Nick obsequiously accepts the intruder into Sarah's, and his life. Cole, weirdly obsessed by all things snowy, behaves peculiarly, yet charms Sarah into potentially leaving with him to Europe on Christmas Eve. Will she travel with him? That is the rub in the 90 minute runtime you'll never get back.

Tension in the movie is absent. The three main characters do not carry the film sufficiently for this to be more than a long, slow yawn. A dozen supporting characters are unaccredited; one of whom, Sarah's father, catches the attention most. Kind, tolerant, understanding, he has all the best lines and steals the show! None of Sarah's work colleagues are remotely realistic. Always late, she chatters about love, eats nonstop… and eventually deigns to open her laptop. How exhausting! Her boss praises Sarah for all the non-existent work. Anything Sarah does is sycophantically praised. Doubtless romantic movie buffs will watch. But this made-for-TV-movie is simply wasting precious time.

One of the best Christmas movies ! The whole romantic concept is perfect ! I watch every time it comes on ! Cole's enthusiasm rivals anything I've ever seen ! If movies are supposed to take you away, this one does the trick ! Thank you !

5.1 stars.

The lead actress looks different. I've seen her in lots of stuff and she's a good actress, but in 'Snowmance' it's like this was her "before" she took acting classes, persona. She is NOT the same actress I've seen, almost like a twin sister filling in, expecting the audience to be unaware. I think she's pregnant while filming, there is obvious extra weight (you can see it in her face). I don't judge extra pounds, but whenever any actor gains obvious substantial weight, I do mention it. I figured the lead male was going to help carry this story, but his contribution was minimal. The secondary male should have been the lead. And why does he say he likes "that little guy"? First of all, he's smaller than "that little guy". The whole experience is slow, mundane, uninspired. I skipped to the end just to see if the movie has any possibilities of future viewings. First 15 minutes: 5.0 (painful). Last 15 minutes: 5.2 (lackluster).