Natale per sempre (Forever Christmas)

The writing is bad, the directing is bad and the acting is strained. The situations are stupid and unbelievable. Quite possibly one of the worse Christmas movies I've seen and I've seen quite a few.

Christopher Russell's character Will Saunder's character is too good to be true as "Mr. Christmas". Sophia Worthy is a reality tv producer who convinces him to do a segment for her show with the promise that she won't make him look bad...enter her boss Paul Rivera who wants to add a little spice (or controversy) to the show.

Like I said Will is too good to be true, so romantics will love him...but the story is really lacking in romance otherwise...and steam. Looks great but comes across as juvenile in an adult arena, if that makes sense. As soft...if not softer than a Hallmark holiday film. Worth seeing once, but probably not worth a repeat.

With Christmas 365 and a cute dog, I thought this would be a regular all-age festive TV movie. However there is too much emphasis on the characters fancying the lead guy, so it is a bit awkward for kids etc. Also there is more intense kissing and even undressing than usual. I understand the context as it is spoofing reality TV etc but I'm not sure it really fits this style of movie. The ending IS typical and there are some nice moments along the way - especially the frank conversations - but we wouldn't watch again and will be cautious when choosing what to watch next from this company / cast. One last surprise - the end credits song is beautiful, but I wasn't expecting the religious element as nothing else in the movie is. I guess maybe it ties in with the charity theme.

I read the book and knew what to expect, this movie made it justice, it was just as the book in the adaptation department, we know not all the book can fit on film so the general and the most important parts where there, it's an enjoyable Christmas movie Hallmark alike but a higher rating.

TV producer Sophie Worthy (Chelsea Hobbs) is on thin ice after some recent fumbles. Her last chance may be making a reality TV star out of Will Saunders (Christopher Russell). He celebrates Christmas all year long.

The guy is super hot. It makes sense for him to be in a Lifetime Christmas movie. He is a little too casual for his own good. The role may work better with a more energetic Santa-like character. I can imagine a guy who works overtime to give gifts to children even if it's not Christmas time. This concept could be expanded to something so much more heartwarming. I just don't think that he would be good TV. They could edit a fun promo, but it's impossible to edit the whole show that way.