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Found myself really liking the first film 'Finding Father Christmas', which did live up thankfully to its intriguing premise. It was not a masterpiece certainly, but it was one of the best 2016 Hallmark Christmas films and one of their better Christmas films overall too in my view. It similarly contained some of the best work of both Erin Krakow and Niall Matter. Seeing that they had returned for its follow up 'Engaging Father Christmas', expectations were far from low.

Despite worrying that, considering that it is a sequel (and Hallmark are very variable at best usually when it comes to their sequels), it would be too more of the same. Luckily, 'Engaging Father Christmas' doesn't feel too much like that. It is not quite as good a film perhaps as 'Finding Father Christmas', but as far as Hallmark sequels go it is up there as one of the better ones and doesn't disgrace the first film at all. They do go well with watching back to back.

'Engaging Father Christmas' isn't perfect. Will admit to not liking the story as much, this aspect had a good deal more freshness in 'Finding Father Christmas' and tonally it felt more focused tonally. Actually didn't mind that the film was predictable, but the moments of bizarre silliness and not always tight enough pace were less forgivable.

Again the ending was on the rushed side, contrived somewhat too, and the script could have been tighter.

However, there is so much to like about 'Engaging Father Christmas'. It looks pleasing, despite the location not being authentic to me it didn't look too fake and was attractive in its own way. The photography is slick enough. There is a tendency in Hallmark to have the music too prominent and intrusive, found neither to be the case (not distractingly so anyhow) here. The script may be imperfect, but it was light hearted and had good intentions, the cheese and schmaltz not feeling too much.

Likewise, the story has imperfections but for all its predictability as such it did make me feel warm inside, it was very charming and it did have heart without being heavy or over serious. Krakow and Matter return, as does Wendie Malick, and they don't disappoint. Krakow is restrained and sensitive while never looking phoned in or stiff. Matt is pleasantly understated and sympathetic too without ever being too low key, and he looks relaxed. While their chemistry was natural and affecting in 'Finding Father Christmas', it has even more spark and growth here in 'Engaging Father Christmas'. Malick is a breath of fresh air once again. Everyone is well above average and while the characters are not deep they were at least worth connecting with in my view. The direction is accomodating without being too deliberate.

Concluding, well done. 7/10

I watch most of the Hallmark Christmas stories and unfortunately, the majority of them are clearly made in the summer. This, then is one of the worst. It does have likeable proficient actors, but despite talking a lot about the cold and chopping wood and sitting around the fireplace, anyone who's lived through a real winter can see how phony the setting is! The outdoor scenes are ridiculous. No one has buttoned their coats and there's no misty breath from cold temperatures. Also at times the background shows greenery where there shouldn't be any. Also little piles of snow with a lot of puddles are not convincing.

I gave the film a 6 because I liked the actors, but every time I noticed the fake setting, I was pulled away from the story and just saw a shabby production.

This movie, & series is probably the best out there for Christmas!! I am excited to see the third installment when it comes out in a few weeks!! This series has it all, comedy, some wondering & most of all heart!! Heart is what movies have been lacking from Hollywood really, & originality!! I'm not going to ruin anything for anyone who hasn't seen theses movie but I will say this, I cry every time I see these first two movies. I actually own this & the first on dvd. I am one that really doesn't listen to reviews because a lot of people get PAID to give reviews, (if you understand my meaning). So when someone says after they try to bash others reviews that they are not bias or anything like that, you ignore them!! Those are bias because they are paid to post reviews on places like this & rooten tomatoes!! I do give honest reviews & a lot of mine have been negative!! Just see these movies & decide for yourself!!

Many flaws. First, the pretext of second part of the story who seems too...fake.But a nice atmosphere. A predictable story who has the excuse of familiar characters and interesting -soft solution for save a crisis.. And not bad performances. Few strange scenes , off course, but a reasonable result. And, for a Hallmark Christmas movie , for a second part of a story about a lovely town, a daugther looking for her father and a love story , too, it is enough for enjoy it.

Follows Finding Father Christmas and we find that Miranda (Erin Krakow) and Ian (Niall Matter) are getting engaged this Christmas. Of course reporters are sniffing and want to blow the story of who Miranda's father is. Will they succeed?

If you enjoyed the first film, you'll be sure to enjoy the second and third installments..

6.8 stars.

Good enough sequel, and it resumes nicely where the first left off. Jump forward a year, she flies back to visit the new family and build a home. What could possibly go wrong? That is the mystery every writer must face when creating the script for a sequel. What drama can we create, how do we introduce a villain, and how do we break up the love birds?

So the saga continues, all seems well, the suddenly secret gets out, and the drama ensues as anticipated.

This film is entertaining enough, there are memorable moments, and lots of touchy feely sweet encounters. Her ex pops onto the scene, and what a stud! There is some rivalry and jealousy barely worth mentioning. So what could possibly go wrong? A formulaic turn of events comes next. She looks a gift horse in the mouth, gets some sort of cold feet, takes the high road and disguises it behind some sort of unrealistic altruism.

That is it in a nutshell. Not much to write home about, a nicely wrapped package of a movie, no major flaws, music is great, writing is good, all is satisfactory.

I were you, I'd watch this simply because it's a continuation of a great first installment. On to watch the third one tonight, but I'll watch another couple Hallmarks before I embark on the harrowing adventure of viewing the third one. Why? I'm concerned that the writers are unsure of what direction to take it. Fingers crossed. You'll see my review of the sequel soon enough. I have high hopes, and low expectations. Trust but verify!

Both movies, starting with "Finding Father Christmas" complement each other VERY nicely. Very Well Directed, and 'Miranda' (Erin Krakow) comes across as a very believable / sensitive character, searching for answers leading to the identity of her real father, and her place with a far away unsuspecting family (back east, in Vermont), far removed from her Seattle connections. Her subtle but highly talented acting skills convincingly captures the audience, and takes them on a sentimental journey into solving a family mystery, and her place in not only finding who is 'Father Christmas', but the meaning of Christmas, itself ! Some subtle changes between the first movie, and the second movie are inherent, as you plunge into the sequel: "Engaging Father Christmas"... Daughter Julia Whitcomb changes young actresses (from the first movie), and one of the premises, behind the family mystery.. 'the captivating poem', behind the mystery to: "the beguiling eve".. actually changes content (a subtle line is added to the original poem, in the second movie. as was initially introduced in the first movie); But these are subtle elements / modifications that actually complement the overall finish product.

BOTH - GREAT FAMILY HOLIDAY productions - a Must See !! But these are so good, you do not have to wait for the Holiday Season, to enjoy. Can't wait for the third movie to be released, (could it be: "Marrying Father Christmas" (??). High marks in this quality holiday drama series, as we have come to know and love - both Miranda and Ian, in this instant Christmas Classic journey...

In writing this review, I am reminded by one of the 'hallmark' quotes, from the movie, that stand out - as that we should be reminded: "May Truth and Grace Reside Here".. how poignant.

A Family For The Holidays (Engaging Father Christmas) (2) (2017) -

While I really didn't mind this film and it was an appropriate sequel and at least one of the better made of the genre, it was a bit samey and the lead, Miranda was so whiney, again!! And really annoying too, because she made a lot of the drama for herself through silly unrealistic choices.

Niall Matter playing Ian was as lovely as he was in the last film and I genuinely believed that Miranda was getting the better detail in the relationship, because he was so versatile and interesting while she was very one dimensional.

The supporting cast were generally acceptable, with the exception of the Splenda children, but they had such little screen time that it wasn't too offensive.

All of the other elements appeared to have had enough of a budget given to them and I liked the real snow. It's so obvious when they use the foam stuff that just cakes their boots with clouds of white sticky stuff like no snow I've ever seen.

A suitable follow on, but it didn't really add enough and I felt that without seeing the first it didn't really stand alone. It also seemed as if they had increased the importance of Miranda's father in the eyes of the world to build this story, where he was a lesser known stage actor in the first, he suddenly had a following in this.

I'm sure that I will watch it again though, because Niall was just so sexy.

5.5/10.

Those who rated low maybe are expecting award-winning performances. I personally think that this is as good Hallmark gets. Maybe there were a few things I didn't agree with but compared to the messes that there were this year, those where just details.

I was such a fan of the first movie and luckily this one didn't disappointed me. I even understood the family's point of view of the conflict.

Miranda and Ian were even cuter than in the first movie, the chemistry was so much better. And it was kind of predictable from the first moment but it was such a good movie i'm letting that go.

Hallmark does a really good job at making me love Christmas. It really makes me want to sit next to the fire and read while drinking hot chocolate. Cliché, I know.

An American-Canadian TV film drama; A story about a young woman who travels to a small-town in Vermont hoping to spend the perfect Christmas with her boyfriend and long-lost family, but someone wants to reveal who her real father is. This is the second film in a trilogy, based on the book Engaging Father Christmas by Robin Jones Gunn. It's theme is about engaging with a new found family, commanding some mystery early on and evening out to a wait-and-see scenario later. As a Hallmark TV movie, it has a certain style, ticking the feel-good boxes, and offers an upbeat story about truth and grace. It is simply told, lightweight but self-contained so as not to require a viewing of the other two in the series for it to work.

Christmas movies pretty much don't get better than this. Krakow is nailing down this genre with a sledgehammer. She got a sweet face, good body and flawless acting skills. This does not adhere to most of the standard plots. It is part of an actual Christmas Movie trilogy which by all rights means it really has nothing to do with Christmas other than a setting. But, who cares, it works.

Love it! Niall is my fav on all halmark movies.Great actor..... he comes across so quinine. Love this along with all his others. Can't wait for Marrying Father Christmas comes on

Our public library added this movie on DVD and my wife and I watched it at home, just under 85 minutes with no commercials!

Erin Krakow is a cutie and a capable actress, she plays Miranda Chester in this second in a series of movies telling her story. She lives and works in Seattle but is traveling back again to Vermont for Christmas. She had found out her real father was a now deceased famous actor and she was welcomed by his primary family, wife and grown children, but cautioned not to tell anyone else about her real father. They thought it would bring shame and tarnish his memory.

However a reporter finds out, confronts her, and announces his intention to write a story. She can either help or not. But working together the extended family figure out a way to handle it all in a productive manner, in the spirit of "family" for the Holidays.

The other story involves Miranda's boyfriend she had met the previous Christmas, he is a local and they both seemed right for each other. So the "Engaging" in the title of the movie is a reference to their intent to eventually get married.

It is a bit too sweet at certain moments, as Hallmark movie tend to be but overall it is good, clean entertainment for the holidays. We enjoyed it.

Yes, the titles are a twist, but adds to the intrigue! I love both of these Hallmark movies. I missed seeing "Finding Father Christmas", last season, as my dau and grand-dau were visiting from Rio. But WHAT A DOUBLE TREAT this season!! I loved both! And especially Niall Matter as Ian! Yes the story is a bit bizarre, but the acting was superb for me! I liked the array of a strong cast. I hope to see them again next season, having seen them each twice already this year! All Hallmark movies are predictable, but this had a few curves to navigate. They just gave me so much enjoyment and lifted me into the holiday season. Going to get to baking today!! Hope the authors, Gunn & Golden are busy writing next years part 3!

First of a really nice trio (I think) of films with these characters in a small town all relating to and involved with the storyline. The two main characters are a delight, not over sugary and they seem to work really well together. Its a very typical Hallmark Christmas film, but nicely done and always worth another watch and has a very pleasant storyline throughout. And frankly, I'd love to live in such a small American town where it snows on an annual basis, and not rain most of the winter where everyone goes over the top with decorations and local events. I grew up in small town UK and had that kind of childhood and quite frankly miss it in many ways. Settle down with a cuppa and a biscuit and enjoy.

How in Holy Hades does Nevis Unipan get any acting jobs. She is just terrible. She talks like she has a mouthful of marbles. The girl who played Julia in the first movie was great. No idea why she was replaced. If you're reading this Nevis or her parents, do yourself a favor and get acting lessons. Oh, and a good dentist.

This came out a few years ago and became part one of a three part series for the holidays. It is well worth watching and if you miss any, it's OK. They still make each one a complete movie, but certainly would suggest trying to watch for all three. The second one is Engaging Father Christmas and the third one is Marrying father Christmas.

If you're familiar with when calls the heart, then you are familiar with a star of this show, but there are many other wonderful stars. Great chemistry, great storytelling, families growing, friendships are being made. Families are being restored. Much beauty in all of it and there is a lot of smiling going on.

I looked forward to this movie with great anticipation, but it was a complete disappointment for a Hallmark movie. The only redeeming quality it had was Erin Krakow. The plot was awful, the romance had no spark, the good feeling you are left with after a Hallmark Christmas movie was missing.