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The opening scene with the bride left at the altar was unnecessary and appeared to be way out of place; it gives you a false impression of what the movie's plot will be. Fortunately, the direction the movie takes is much better than what you'd expect from the awkward opening.

The back story of the young mother who recently passed away, on the other hand, would have been useful but that's the omitted story you only learn bits of from dialog. Her daughter Holly in the grief of her loss, shut down and became non-verbal. Custody of the child was given to the youngest of her three uncles as per her mother's will.

The highlight is the acting of the twin sisters who play Holly; very sweet and the character is very sympathetic. The struggles her guardian uncle is facing in learning "on the job" to raise her work well in the story. The constant arguing of the uncles was somewhat annoying, but those issues are resolved and the story ends up being stronger for it. Finally, there is a romance that develops involving the shop owner (the abandoned bride) and the couple interact well together.

The fact it's set at Christmas time is a superfluous throw-away. This story could have been set with any backdrop.

The interaction of the characters works well, and although the plot doesn't have much dramatic conflict, there are some scenes that are very heartwarming to see, mostly those that feature Holly.

I know these Xmas movies are not for everyone (mainly because most are so by-the-book and lamely acted), but this is one I can highly recommend. Highlights are the beautiful scenery (it takes place in Friday Harbor, WA so features nice island and water views) - an unusual, appealing story - not just one but THREE very handsome young men who are actually good actors - a very pretty and appealing young woman - real chemistry between the couple - one of the cutest kids ever in these Hallmark movies - and a lovely final scene with Christmas sailboats and a full moon.

Eloise Mumford is 26 in this 2012 movie and is great. She starred in Just in Time for Christmas (2015) which was a perfect movie. Love her telling the story here of the Fairy who lives in the doll house. One such moment made me tear up. Loved her happy Irish dancing. Sean Faris as the uncle turned dad is a familiar face and does an adequate job. I watched this about 4 years ago and this second time it seemed better. The high 7.0 rating probably comes from the nature of the story a little girl (Holly) loses her mother and as a result has stopped talking. The Christmas theme seems a bit forced in this story.

I have read other reviews posted, saying it was sappy with uninteresting characters and I say, NOT! If you are the type of person who attends film festivals and thrives on subtitles, maybe so. If you just need a plain old fashioned heart warming tale, this is it! Needless to say, I purchased it for my collection. I am a hopeless romantic and I love Christmas, so this was a given. I think it is a wonderful story of love lost and love found, of family trials and the enduring spirit of a families ties. I say give it a chance and you will not leave without shedding a tear or bursting out in joyous laughter. I have five brothers, so the brother scenes are a hoot! Break out the popcorn and tissues!

A good adaptation ? off course ! a Christmas film ? yes. and no. it could be defined as revelation, surprise, moving experience. for so many reasons. first - for Sean Faris escaping from the clothes of Never Back Down and Pearl Harbour. and giving a real good performance. the second - for the science to be more than the expected Christmas romance/comedy of season. dramatic, delicate, smart, credible, sweet and clever. not the last - for the house of Nagle brothers. and for the translation of chemistry of lead characters by actors. a film preserving the original recipes. but using it in real, real inspired manner. so, see it !

First off... best film with a basset hound. Loved Olive.

Secondly and more importantly. Great job Eloise! You seem to have great emotional screen presence! Hope you have a great future in film. Will be watching for you. Keep up the good work!

Sean Faris - are you a stunt double for Tom Cruise or what? You gotta lose the Tom Cruise look dude! You did a great job... but get a different look please. I think its mostly the hair-do in this flick that does you wrong.

Hallmark films are mostly corny to me... but that makes them fun as well. Not a bad movie for family time.

For me, the Hallmark Christmas movies are either hit or miss. Most are so cringeworthy, I stop watching after 5 minutes. Not this one. I really enjoyed watching "Christmas With Holly". The actors are all good, and the plot was interesting. The atmosphere on the island-town is Christmassy, and there's even a Christmas miracle--or two. I'm glad I watched it, and would recommend it to others.

This movie starts pulling the heartstrings from the first scene where Maggie is left at the altar. (And yes that scene helps establish the mindset of Maggie.) The writers did pile on with sentimental moments. An adorable little girl. And I do mean adorable, and she doesn't speak. There's even a dog, and don't forget the fairy.

Eloise Mumford is well cast in this role. She and Sean Farris connect and Mumford also with Josie Gallina as Holly. Both relationships are part of the appeal of this movie.

I don't think anyone has any doubts about where the story is going, but that doesn't matter. You know what's coming but that doesn't make it any less heartwarming. It's great to just sit back and enjoy the ride.

This story is as much about family as it is a romance. Unfortunately the Maggie/Mark part of the story is a little bit rushed. In the 90 minute TV movie format, it had to be, and I can't see how the could have shortened anything else.

The uncles/brothers throw in some goofiness. And there's some other funny moments like Maggie tripping off the curb and the aftermath.

Side note: Mumford and Farris team up a few years later in A Veteran's Christmas. Of the four Hallmark movies to date, I think this is Mumford's best.

Love, love, love this film. I watch it every holiday season multiple times! Keeps perfectly in tone with what Hallmark has always been known for, perfectly simplistic heartfelt movies. And olive the Basset Hound is truly adorable, too!

I enjoyed the movie. Though the cynical might call it "cheesy," and all-too-predictable in its plot line, it's a heartwarming holiday story and a lesson in what it means to be a truly good, caring person, even during hurtful times, and when being good and caring means shouldering a heavy responsibility. I have a MAJOR BEEF with the listing of the actors in the movie's credits, however! The actors who played Mark, Maggie, and EVEN Holly (the TITLE CHARACTER, remember?) are listed at almost the bottom of the credits, while actors who played supporting - and even bit - parts are given TOP billing, or are, at least, ahead of the three main characters! What's up with that, dummies?

A truly magical Christmas movie. Brilliant acting and an enchanting story ! Thank you for giving us this heartwarming experience.

Three brothers are cast well and very believable in their interactions. Love the characters. Little girl is adorable & has wonderful facial expressions.

You don't have to be Alex to know where this is going.

Holly is adorable even when she doesn't speak or even smile. There's just something about her.

The main characters are appealing enough. Sean Faris and Eloise Mumford (who looks like Katherine Heigl to me) do a good enough job for Lifetime. This is a Hallmark Hall of Fame production, though, but they're okay. Catherine Berube as the voice of reason probably does the best job of anyone.

The town is one of those pleasant small towns, but with a little more culture than Mayberry. The people there are nice for the most part.

The best moments involve Maggie and Holly and that tiny house where the fairy lives.

And Maggie can Riverdance!

It's a nice Christmas story, even of it doesn't quite reach the level of a Hallmark production.

Really did like the premise for 'Christmas with Holly', no make that love. It sounded so moving and you know a film does something right when its premise immediately connects with you even before watching like it did with me. This premise connected with me personally, which is already something in its favour. Something that has not been the case for any film in a while. Well certainly not the case for a Hallmark film in a while, not since 'Once Upon a Christmas Miracle'.

'Christmas with Holly' wholly lived up to its premise and the high expectations had (actually did have higher expectations for it than most Hallmark Christmas films). While not a flawless film, it was very well done. Out of a fairly unimpressive year for Hallmark, 'Christmas with Holly' to me is definitely one of the best Hallmark Christmas films for that year. Also one of their best Christmas outings seen in quite some time, as well as one of their most emotional and personal.

Is it perfect? No. Perhaps a bit slow in the early stages, with it taking a while to get started.

Also didn't care for the ambiguous feeling the ending has, it just felt too abrupt and there may be a little bias as it is not the sort of ending that does much for me.

There is a huge amount to like about 'Christmas with Holly' however. It is very professionally filmed and the locations are simply beautiful. A lot of Hallmark's Christmas films suffer from being over-scored, meaning being too constantly used and too loud. That isn't so big a problem here. The script is a lot less cheesy and schmaltzy than most Hallmark Christmas films and did find it very sincere, very affecting and that it never sounded awkward. It is also not over-serious, with a light hearted-ness that was very appealing.

Furthermore, that the story departed from the usual Hallmark Christmas film formula and took on a more serious, a more personal and more true to life situation. There is nothing cheesy or over-sentimental in how this subject is handled either, it came over as truly poignant, heart-warming and well meaning and also with a good deal of warmth. Really did connect with the story emotionally. And the same with the characters. The acting is strong, with a heartfelt Eloise Mumford standing out.

Overall, very well done. 8/10.

For those who don't know, "Christmas With Holly" is based on the novel "Christmas Eve At Friday Harbor" by romance author Lisa Kleypas.

Although she's not widely known outside of romance novel fandom, insiders acclaim Kleypas as the Babe Ruth, the Dale Earnhardt Sr. or even the Michael Jordan of historical romance. She's a superstar with a huge following. While her greatest novels tend to be historicals -- LADY SOPHIA'S LOVER, WORTH ANY PRICE, SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME -- this television movie gives a fair example of her storytelling magic.

After her fiancée dumps her, gorgeous, innocent Maggie travels to Friday Harbor, a remote island off the coast of Washington, to open her own toy store. She soon meets Mark Nagle, a befuddled bachelor, and his niece Holly, an adorable first grader who stopped talking after the tragic death of her mother. All ends happily in time for Christmas.

While the gorgeous cast really nails Lisa Kleypas' mixture of gentle childlike wonder and heartwarming romance (watch the scene where Maggie shows Holly the inside of her magic dollhouse) it's sort of frustrating that the darker, steamier side of Lisa Kleypas' artistry will probably never make it to the big screen. Every time I watch MAD MEN I picture Jon Hamm as Nick Gentry and Christina Hendricks as Charlotte Worth in a HARD R version of WORTH ANY PRICE. But they'll never make that movie! The problem with Lisa Kleypas is that in her really great novels, all of the action happens when the lights are out.

8.0 stars.

This is the story of a little girl who doesn't talk after her mother died, and her uncle (lead male) is the one left to raise her. Next we have a beautiful woman (lead female) who was abandoned at the altar. What remains are two deeply hurting and damaged females. This movie primarily involves how they help each other through their emotional struggles.

First ingredient of a great film is that the leads radiate great charm and presence. The little girl is a great actress of few words. The romance between the leads is quite fulfilling, although very brief, and the chemistry is strong. His brothers are hilariously strange and endearing. Her sister is also quite charismatic. All of these characters blend together to bring about a fully entertaining and somewhat wistful tale.

I love this movie, and I'll venture a guess that you will too. Grab the tissue box.

This wasn't a typical Hallmark Christmas movie. I thought everything worked: sweet, silent Holly who acted so well with her eyes and expressions, the dynamics of the brothers relationships, Mark becoming the dad, the inevitable chance meetings of Mark and Maggie (a small town after all) and the stunning scenery. I liked how the center of the movie was not the romance, but about a young girl trying to cope with grief and loss the only way she knew how...keeping it inside her, but also learning to love others as she makes her own relationships with the uncles, and Maggie the toy store owner. A truly enjoyable quiet movie.