A Heavenly Christmas

It's Christmas! Which means there will be an abundance of "mean person changes her ways" stories. In A Heavenly Christmas, two beloved television stars unite. . .and whatever romantic tension that was intended by the script fizzles miserably. Eric McCormack gives his all, and I dare any woman in the audience not to fall in love with him this holiday season, but chemistry can't happen with only one person's attempt. Kristin Davis either absolutely hated her costar (in which case, she should have implemented those acting lessons she desperately needed) or is just a terrible actress (hence being in need of acting lessons). For the life of me, I don't understand how any actress, when face to face with a lovelorn Eric McCormack, would be capable of such a lousy performance.

My criticisms of Kristin Davis aside (which, believe me is never-ending), I'll definitely watch this movie again next Christmas. McCormack gives a wonderful performance, and at Christmas, I'm always more forgiving about less-than-stellar movies. It's not the best one out there, but give it a try and take the good from it!

My favorite part of the movie (besides the eye candy) is Shirley MacLaine. Lately, she's been typecast as a "sassy, old broad" with gruff one-liners, but in this dual-role performance, she shows much more than a hard shell. In one of the roles, she's warm, friendly, and full of sunshine.

It is a sweet Christmas movie not the best but a nice one. I recommend it if you want to relax and just be entertained.

It may not be the greatest Christmas movie ever made but it is sweet. The Chicago Christmas scenes are pretty nice. Another review stated that Kristin Davis was too old for the part. Really??? Kristin is 51 and Eric McCormack is 53. Does that mean that people in their 50's or older can't fall in love? We are never too old to look at our lives and make changes! Yes, it is somewhat predictable but this one had a somewhat surprise ending. Hallmark movies are meant to be enjoyable and take you away from this crazy world for two hours. Christmas movies are fantasy! I for one was touched by A Heavenly Christmas and loved it. Who knew that Eric McCormack could sing? Not bad either! Enjoy the movie!!!

Max (Eric McCormack) is unhappy with his life, though he is surrounded by friends and family. Eve (Kristin Davis) is content, though she has no friends and disregards her family as she focuses on moving up the corporate ladder. Circumstances thrust them together, and each reevaluates his or her life.

This Hallmark holiday film relies on the supernatural to move the story along, much like "A Christmas Carol". Shirley MacLaine plays the part of Pearl, an angel who stirs the pot with some predictable results.

McCormack is strong in his role. He is uncle and custodian to Lauren (Jaeda Lily Miller), who lost her parents in an accident. Davis is pleasant, but never very convincing as one side of the burgeoning romance that is central to the final chapter. Unlike some other Hallmark shows, Christmas is not an important part of the story; the action could have occurred at any time of the year.

I wanted to see a movie that had a happy ending and made me feel christmasy inside and that is exactly what I got! I have enjoyed all of the actors in other films and t.v. shows. I thought Kristin Davis was solid as the workaholic turned Christmas Angel in training though I may have liked to see the workaholic side a little less sweet and cheerful. Eric McCormack was for me, for the first time, surprisingly crush-worthy and I thought the chemistry between the two was good. Who knew he could sing and play guitar?! The actress who plays his young niece is especially good! She is sweet but refreshingly real and a little goofy. Shirley MacLaine is really the cherry on top of this Christmas treat. Her "keepin' it real" style as the angel who trains the workaholic is great! It would be fun to see a sequel to this film that mostly follows her on her "training angels" job. The writer, Gregg McBride, did a beautiful job of weaving the story together with humor and kindness and, with a few call-back lines, makes us feel like we have a shared history with the characters. The film is sweet but not cloying. I thought the production values were great...especially outdoor scenes and scenes in the diner. If you want to watch a feel good Christmas movie, this should be your pick!