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Une coach pour Noël

Original title: A Joyous Christmas
  • TV Movie
  • 2017
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 24m
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6.2/10
1.7K
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Michael Rady and Natalie Knepp in Une coach pour Noël (2017)
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A young self-help author returns to her hometown during the Christmas holidays to promote her new book--and discovers the true meaning of Christmas and family.A young self-help author returns to her hometown during the Christmas holidays to promote her new book--and discovers the true meaning of Christmas and family.A young self-help author returns to her hometown during the Christmas holidays to promote her new book--and discovers the true meaning of Christmas and family.

  • Director
    • Allan Harmon
  • Writers
    • Heather R. Provost
    • Scott Damian
  • Stars
    • Natalie Knepp
    • Michael Rady
    • Bonnie Bedelia
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    1.7K
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    • Director
      • Allan Harmon
    • Writers
      • Heather R. Provost
      • Scott Damian
    • Stars
      • Natalie Knepp
      • Michael Rady
      • Bonnie Bedelia
    • 23User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Natalie Knepp
    Natalie Knepp
    • Rachel
    Michael Rady
    Michael Rady
    • Jack
    Bonnie Bedelia
    Bonnie Bedelia
    • Joy
    Steve Bacic
    Steve Bacic
    • Stuart
    Marc Senior
    Marc Senior
    • Paul
    Chiara Guzzo
    • Bridget
    David James Lewis
    David James Lewis
    • David
    • (as David Lewis)
    Jillian Walchuck
    Jillian Walchuck
    • Suzy
    Jordan Ninkovich
    Jordan Ninkovich
    • Mayor Hartley
    Bobby Stewart
    Bobby Stewart
    • Dennis
    • (as Bobby L. Stewart)
    Jaime MacLean
    • Natalie
    Françoise Robertson
    Françoise Robertson
    • Brenda Store Clerk
    • (as Francoise Robertson)
    Sam Vincent
    Sam Vincent
    • Austin
    Connor O'Mahony
    • Max
    Mischa Karwat
    • Juliette
    Grace Chin
    Grace Chin
    • TV Reporter
    Ryan Kong
    Ryan Kong
    • Child #1
    Jasmine Ng
    • Child #2
    • Director
      • Allan Harmon
    • Writers
      • Heather R. Provost
      • Scott Damian
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    6adamjohns-42575

    It's not the things you do at Christmas, but the Christmas things you do all year through!

    This one rates somewhere in the middle of my list of Christmas films. It's not bad, it's just not got that wow factor either.

    I was glad that Rachel had a moment at the beginning that changed her outlook on life, because the film would not have lasted in my house if she hadn't. It's great the way that Michael Rady (With those beautiful eyes) gets the best out of her and shows her the way, using Christmas spirit to help, which makes him very attractive in his role.

    I did like the story arc involving the character of Joy and felt that I could really empathise with her. It was easy to feel her pain, even before we knew what it was.

    I've also never understood how families can separate, even having experienced it myself. It should never be and I love that these Christmas films always right these wrongs. Everyone can be forgiven at any time of the year, but especially at Christmas.

    It's a well put together film.
    9ronalamont-91472

    Heart warming ....

    This certainly is a "Joyous Christmas" movie. The premise is not a new one but it's well executed and the acting, especially by Bonnie Bedelia and Michael Rady, is well above par. A young, self-obsessed, self-help author returns to her home town to promote her new book with a grand inspirational event at Christmas. She mends fences with her own family and discovers the true meaning of Christmas love with the help of the town and two locals in particular. Her ambitious Manager almost upsets the apple cart but the situation is caught in time. Natalie Knepp is a little weak as the leading lady but she is probably perfect for the type of person she is playing ... and we certainly see her grow and soften as she embraces the help she seeks and is offered to her. The only problem I had with the movie is that on several occasions, we have to suspend disbelief when things seem to magically happen in impossibly record time and that we rarely see her "working" on the event. Instead, she is Christmas shopping, volunteering at the Community Center, having fun with her new (and incredibly attractive) producer, entering a candy cane relay race and sampling the local fare at the Christmas Carnival etc etc etc ... She seems to save the Community Center Christmas party in a flash and when she and her producer arrive at her townhouse, after what seems to have been a full 24hr day, they notice that she has no Christmas decorations up so they drive off to get some! Before the night is over they seem to have decorated the entire yard, bought and decorated her Christmas tree and the whole living room. Now, maybe we are supposed to think a few days have gone by but the editing makes it a little confusing. Had I noticed if she'd changed her outfit, I might not have been so confused when she interviewed her producer-to-be the day after she helped him choose a tie and nearly got knocked down. The way it was edited, it seemed like only a few hours later to me. I think it's really enjoyable movie.
    6MichaelByTheSea

    Wildly implausible and often ridiculous. But there are some nice moments.

    Although some reviewers didn't like her work in this movie, I thought Bonnie Bedelia did a convincing job depicting Joy, a broken, perpetually sad woman trying to help others. She was slow moving, slow talking, and withdrawn because that is in line with her sad and depressed character, especially when we learn why she's so sad. It's probably also worth pointing out that Bedelia was nominated for two Emmy awards and has been in countless TV shows and movies including the first 2 Die Hard movies (she was Holly McClane).

    Michael Rady and Natalie Knepp were both fine. Rady has done good work at Hallmark (my favorite so far is Christmas in Homestead). Knepp, on the other hand, seems to be one and done at Hallmark. She apparently hasn't acted in much since. I liked her, but it's a tough business.

    There are 2 big problems with A Joyous Christmas. One is the Big Reveal. It's not just implausible, it's insanely unlikely. It's like in Dumb and Dumber when Jim Carrey is told the chance of being with Lauren Holly is "one in a million" and he says "so you're telling me there's a chance?".

    And he had way better odds than the odds of what is disclosed during this movie's Big Reveal.

    The other big problem is the whole "Me First" self help phenomenon that somehow justifies a pricey big production "Event" in Rachel's hometown during Christmas. I've seen plenty of lectures and they're basically somebody standing on the stage in front of a lectern, or sitting on a couch or chair, talking for an hour. Occasionally, there's a multi media presentation projected on the screen behind the speaker. There's also, inevitably, a Teleprompter to help them out. There's not a whole lot of "production" involved, and there certainly wasn't any evidence of any special production with the "Me First" event despite all the scrambling around to "get ready". Basic Christmas decorations don't count.

    And Rachel's brother, and his kids, would likely have been bored out of their minds.

    Plus, a "Me First" "Christmas spectacular" makes about as much sense as a Fourth of July celebration in Russia. How can Rachel promote her "Me First" brand in the midst of a holiday season centered around the selflessness of Christmas? Why would anyone set that up? And why would a successful producer just happen to be in their small town ready to work?

    And if Rachel is inevitably convinced to wrap herself up in the Christmas spirit, and give a speech that embraces the selflessness of Christmas, how does that promote her "Me First" brand? In fact, doesn't that just undermine her book's message? And thereby invalidate her entire career?
    6Christmas-Reviewer

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    Review Date 7/1/2018

    Kicking off my 2018 Holiday movie watch begins with this film

    I Have Reviewed OVER 500 Christmas MOVIES. On all Christmas movies BEWARE OF FAKE REVIEWS & REVIEWERS. Many reviewers have only have ONE REVIEW. When it's a POSITIVE REVIEW chances are that the reviewer was involved with the production. If its a negative review then they may have a huge grudge against the film for whatever reason. I am fare about these films.

    In this film A successful motivational speaker learns the true meaning of Christmas when a stranger rescues her from a near-fatal accident. Upon her rescue she stumbles upon this woman fight to save a community center. As the movie moves along these women lives become entangled with one another and they become each others support.

    Thie film is not great but it has it some great moments.
    7mammamia701

    I Enjoyed it The First Time

    I truly enjoyed this movie the first time I watched it, even though I figured out Joy's secret. I don't want to leave a spoiler on this review, so as not to ruin it for others. How I'm watching it for the third time and am bored. Probably because I know the secrets, plot twists and outcome. I do recommend this movie if you haven't seen it, but for myself, it's not one I care to watch every season.

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    • Trivia
      Michael Rady played the guitar and sung for this role. He wasn't dubbed.
    • Goofs
      On the display screen outside the arena, "Tomorrow" is misspelled.
    • Soundtracks
      Christmas Memories
      Written by Randy Albright, Jon Greenbaum, Rebecca Hobbs

      Courtesy of Make Believus Music, Rockaroo Music

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    • Release date
      • December 7, 2018 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Crown Media International Distribution (United States)
      • Hallmark Channel Press (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • A Joyous Christmas
    • Filming locations
      • Murrayville Community Memorial Hall - 21667 48 Ave, Langley, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
      • Crown Media Productions
      • Two 4 The Money Media
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      • 1h 24m(84 min)
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