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Other than my lifelong love of Christmas and that it was part of my Hallmark/Lifetime Christmas films quest, my reason (there is always a main reason for seeing something) for watching 'A Christmas Love Story' was Kristen Chenoweth. A very gifted and likeable performer and am always in awe at how such an amazing and powerful singing voice comes out of such a small person, most evident on all counts in her definitive version of "The Girl in 14G".

Am actually not going to be quite as enthusiastic as others have been in talking about 'A Christmas Love Story', it didn't quite wow me. Did find myself liking it quite a lot though, it didn't try to do too much while always showing signs of trying and there is a lot to like about it. 2019 has not been the best of years for Hallmark and their Christmas films, but 'A Christmas Love Story' agreed is up there as one of their better ones that year and can totally see the appeal.

Sure the romantic angle of the story is very standard Hallmark, with it doing very little new with very over-familiar story tropes used so many times. Very little is surprising here, though that was not unexpected as you do come to expect that from watching Hallmark Christmas films.

Did find some of the dialogue quite cheesy and the early stages are a bit on the thin side narratively which bogs the momentum down a bit.

However, there is a lot here that works. Really liked the performances. A lot of criticism has been directed towards Chenoweth's diction and admittedly her diction is usually clearer than here but the performance itself for me was actually quite charming and neither over-compensates or phones in. Vocally, she still has it and sounds amazing. Scott Wolf proves himself to be much more than just handsome looks, he seems at ease with his material without playing it too safe, is confident and never looks embarrassed or confused. He and Chenoweth's chemistry seems genuine and has charm and tenderness, even if it doesn't quite scintillate all the way through. Keith Robinson stood out in support. The characters are not meaty in development but didn't bore or annoy me at least, Katherine is interesting.

Furthermore, 'A Christmas Love Story' is well made visually. The scenery is beautiful and the camera certainly seemed to think so. Also loved the music here, this aspect can be problematic in Hallmark's films with a tendency to be too constant and too loud. Here the music is uplifting and has an infectiousness. The direction is solid enough, not exceptional but not routine or amateurish. The dialogue is mostly good-natured and light-hearted and even if the story is standard and derivative and a slow starter it is very sweet and doesn't feel cold emotionally. The setting, relatively different for Hallmark, is very well used and there is a neat twist towards the end that didn't come over as obvious.

On the whole, well above average and one of the 2019 Hallmark Christmas films that are worth watching. 7/10

Had I been in charge of the remote, I would not have picked this movie from the recording list, but saved it to watch after I'd worked through other titles. I'm not at all a fan of Kristin Chenoweth. Neither she nor Wolf are on my list of must see young and beautiful (or handsome) people. I've seen Chenoweth in other movies in this genre and I have not been impressed.

Was I wrong. I enjoyed this movie. The story had many well used elements, but I liked the way it was put together. I probably should have seen it coming, but I didn't anticipate the "twist" until the last minute. Wolf and Chenoweth connected OK. I also enjoy Christmas movies where professional artists give quality musical performances. I had no idea Chenoweth had a voice like that. (Then I day later, I saw her performing on PBS with a big choir, maybe Mormon Tabernacle?.)

Kristin Chenoweth is little known here in the UK, so had to check on Google whether she could actually sing as she does in the film ! Wow - a bit of a revelation that she does, and what a CV (resume) this lady has ! Had to agree with another reviewer though, that I should have watched with sub titles, as she doesn't enunciate clearly in her speaking voice - which is unusual for a singer of her calibre.

The storyline is good, and wont spoil it for others, but a surprising ending. An enjoyable watch, and shows what Hallmark can achieve with older and experienced actors in lead parts. They should do it more often !!

It is one of beautiful surprises. For story and for voices, for Scott Wolf and Eric Close, for atmosphere and, more important, for the message. But, especially, for Kristin Chenoweth giving to her character lovely, inspired brillance. The delicate themes are well used, to. And the twist just works. A film about parenthood, vocation, music, Christmas. Not great but surprising, in good sense, in profound sense. A beautiful film about things real important. And Chistmas in the fair light of emotions and options embroidery.

I think that if I had been making this film I would have had Eric Close as the lead male instead of Scott Wolf. Don't get me wrong, Scott did a good job, but when you have Eric there and so lovely with those smiling eyes, why would you put him in the background? Kristin can be a bit Marmite for me, but she did well in this one as well and you can't deny her vocal range is fantastic.

The story is very sweet and takes a different tack to the usual romance at Christmas schtick. I really like the family dynamic, the twists, the blossoming romance for the younger generation as well and of course it's full of the seasonal things that make these films winners for me. I also love anything with a good, heartfelt, emotional song in it.

Sure to be watched again.

I tend to watch the Hallmark films to de-stress, so don't require anything with real depth. Usually I find Scott Wolf a weak actor and unfortunately one I have never warmed too but in this he has a little more depth, probably brought out by Director and supporting actor Eric Close (a more likeable actor of this genre).

Kristen Chenoweth gave an adequate acting performance and an excellent singing performance.

It was a good premise for a film with a really strong supporting cast but would have been lifted more by stronger leads.

Hallmark Hall of Fame presents a remarkable Christmas movie that will be enjoyed for years to come. The outstanding singing talents of Kristin Chenoweth and newcomer Kevin Quinn is a special Hallmark card in movie form. Scott Wolf adds delightful acting to an important role in the story. It is a lovely story with drama to tug at your heartstrings and just enough fun to keep you smiling. Kudos to a great cast.

The music is glorious with superb direction by Eric Close (who also stars) to make it the perfect Christmas experience. Don't miss watching this one.

Hallmark, Thank you for a special treat this holiday season.

The music in this movie was much better than any other Hallmark movie. Kristen Chenoweth's singing is far and above any other artist today. Disney found that out when she sang a duet with the star of that movie Decendents and blasted her off the stage. But when will Hallmark learn they have to do more and produce a romance movie for Hallmark Hall of Fame? Their movies in previous years we so good, ex. "The Russel Girl","Beyond the Blackboard","The Magic or Ordinary Days","Front of the Class" and so many more. While this movie had great music, it was as good as my local high school chorus, it was just another rehashed Hallmark love story. Next time I see one, the rating goes DOWN.

I know all Hallmark movies have a similar formula. But, this one has a little extra something that pushes it over the top. I think this is one of my favorite Hallmark movies of all time. Kristin Chenoweth and Scott Wolf are great co-stars and elevate the Hallmark formula for movies to top notch quality.

I saw 'A A christmas Love Story' by accident. I saw it on my TV, thinking, I could watch that one day and I did. It did not disappoint, even being a cliche Hallway Christmas romcom. I'm a fan of Kristen Chenoweth, so I knew she'd slay this one too. She and Scott Wolf had great chemistry too.

Sure the romantic angle of the story is very standard Hallmark as any other, with it doing very little new with very over-familiar story tropes used so many times. The Christmas decorations are off the roof as always. Very to be surprised with the plot, though there were some nice "plot twist" revelation at the end.

Watching this film on TV this afternoon. I like Kristen Chenoweth but something bugged me. Both she and Scott Wolf were born in 1968 and were over 50 when the film was made. Kristen's character says she gave her child up for adoption as she was so young. The kid is looking at colleges to go to so presumably is 17 or 18. That makes her around 30 when she gave birth - or she is supposed to be about 35-38? Extremely predictable and formulaic with two actors too good for this bland mush fest.

The two leads are amazing from the first time they meet to the very surprising ending! You'll have to watch this beautifully made film?

You will remember this movie for a long time, this could be a classic!

Kristin Chenoweth's petite self is as gorgeous as ever! She plays Katherine a single former Broadway star turned music teacher/youth choir director who gave up a child for adoption some eighteen years prior so her child would be happy and have a better life. A high school senior volunteers for extra credit to help with the youth choir...but what was to be a one day volunteer job ends up becoming so much more when Katherine hears him sing and is impressed with his raw talent. While picking up the holiday concert wings across town she meets Greg in a ride share who turns out to be our volunteer, Danny's father. Greg is a widower and ends up needing convincing to let Danny sing in the choir, concerned that Danny will be distracted from his goal of applying for colleges...Greg is initially reluctant. This prompts Katherine to drive to their home in Connecticut, where she spends a weekend doing non-city traditional Christmas activities and convincing Greg to let Danny Sing in their Christmas concert. Greg and Katherine start to develop a believable relationship...supported by their warm friends, both his and hers.

"She's not the most subtle, but I'd be lost without her."

There was a really good supporting cast and it was nice to see people treating each other well and being in long term healthy, supportive relationships.

There were some great Christmas values put forward in this film: sacrifice, adoption, putting your child's happiness first, and being a hard-worker.

"There is danger of a little relaxing." "You know I'm not a relaxer?"

"Maybe it is meant to be."

My wife and I generally like Hallmark movies, they are clean and entertaining and feature really good looking actors. After this one got going my wife mused "Isn't she too old for him?" In real life they were both born in 1968, Wolf has a younger looking face.

Kristin Chenoweth (who also was a producer) is Katherine who formerly was a Broadway star and even wrote a Broadway hit. But now she prefers to teach music and with Christmas approaching is coaching her youth choir for the annual fund raising performance.

Scott Wolf is Greg, a successful architect living well in Connecticut. His wife died a few years earlier but he has a 17-yr-old son. Greg meets Katherine when his son ends up being a volunteer for her event. Plus it turns out he is a good singer. His volunteering was no accident, he looked her up for a personal reason.

All in all this is a nice story and the acting and production values are excellent. We enjoyed it at home on DVD from our public library. Chenoweth and Wolf were both about 50 when this was filmed.

7/10 - one of the better Hallmark additions this year (and that has a lot to do with Kristin Chenoweth)

7/10 - one of the better Hallmark additions this year (and that has a lot to do with Kristen Chenoweth)

My first review, but my 10000000th hallmark movie watched! This one was great from start to finish and had the right amount of cheesiness, humor and romance. Excellent

This is the best, so far, of the 2019 season! Not the typical Hallmark Christmas story of someone going home and falling in love with an old flame, almost not working out, but of course, together in the end. This is a great fresh story with a little unexpected twist of how they come together. Also, the music is awesome!

The music was fantastic, especially the snippets from the choir. But for something that should have been so heart ripping, we get 5 minutes of the feels and the rest of ho hum. I usually like Kristin Chenoweth, especially in Deck the Halls, but just didn't think her and Scott clicked. Plus just didn't care for her in this, she's always so wrapped up in the music part, but the script just didn't help with the romance or her life. Sorry but not going on my lists of Christmas Hallmark faves. The last 30 minutes was really the only good part.

A proper movie. Good singing, great believable acting and excellent chemistry between all parties.

This is my 2nd of 3 attempts to find a Christmas movie I like this year. The draw was Kristin Chenoweth's great voice and it was a sweetener that Scott Wolf was co-starring (I was a fan of PARTY OF FIVE) but I can't give this a passing grade. The writing was bad, with the exception of Wolf, the acting was disappointing and the romance was unconvincing. There are two highlights, the unexpected under-plot and the duet at the end is spectacular. I give this film a 4 (poor) out of 10. {Christmas Romance}

You expect that a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie will be good, but "A Christmas Love Story" is wonderful, and sure to bring a tear to your eye while you're smiling with joy!

The entire cast - especially the superb and radiant Kristin Chenoweth - is a joy to watch. The relationships felt real. The plot twist was truly unexpected as the story unfolded, and took the show to another level!

This movie will be the one you will look forward to seeing again, year after year.

Not a normal Hallmark Movie, you usually see the same group of actors and if you seen one you gsvevseen them all with Hallmark. "Blazaa" There are many words to describe a movie. This one was brilliant! New and refreshing great acting Scott Wolf, Kristen Chenoweth, and Kevin Quinn. I am so glad I found this jewel. A 10 from beginning to end. This movie will stay in my mind for a long time. I cried so hard at the end. A very good cry. The duo at the end, between Kristen and Kevin. Oh, my heart. Michael Baiardi that song is amazing. The downside to this review. The single is nowhere to be found - not even in the soundtrack. Now that's very sad. The song needs the two of them.