Coup de foudre au château de glace

The movie centers on a destination wedding in an ice hotel. Unfortunately the highlight of the movie was the awesome views of the hotel, but the all white background even got old.

Jenny (Emilie Ullerup) is the bridesmaid for her sister's wedding, and a romance develops between the best man Craig (Kevin McGarry). The chemistry between the leads, and the supporting actors is non convincing.

Rating: 2-Star - PASS (one watch is enough)

Poor story. What you expect, will happen.

Bad casting. The actress who plays the mother is 11 years older than Ullerup, who plays one of the daughters...

The winter Castle itself is amazing!

Sounds like most people complaining about the movie are bitter about the thought of being invited to a wedding

It was HOW the actress told the story to the girl that made her enthralled. The story itself was in fact good. Not sure what children's books y'all have been reading.

If you want a cute Hallmark movie whose plot actually gets complicated by there being no one-bad one-good scenario, this is one for you. If you find ice sculptures and winter art beautiful, this is one for you. Kevin Mcgarry shines again -- no clue why the reviews seem to criticize him -- he perfectly represents a nervous man who struggles to communicate. Maybe most the reviewers are women, but as a man, I think he was one of the best, most realistic Hallmark male characters I have yet too see -- and I've watched a lot of Hallmark! Rather than being what-girls-want, he was what-girls-experience... like in the real world.

The plotline was very fast-paced, so when it finally got to slow down and showcase more music (which is one of my favorite parts of Hallmark movies), it felt like such a reward and respite after a fast-paced, anxious, complicated-situation plotline. No one is the "bad guy" in this, and that may also have turned off some people. I, on the other hand, prefer a romance plotline where no one's just simply bad; rather, a lot of different urges and desires colliding with each other.

I teared up when the little girl told her story about the prince and princess and the bunny. The woman's storytelling was enthralling. I liked this year's trend of Hallmark movies dealing with authors and storytelling. I think it's a breath of fresh air from the local entrepreneur versus corporate trope they quite exhausted.

Definitely check out this movie and don't let the negative reviews deter you! The average rating is so high because people who came in expecting a good Hallmark movie got what they wanted and don't usually feel the need to review. I just decided to peak at the reviews today and was dismayed not to find a positive perspective, so I thought I would share mine. This is worth it for any Hallmark fans, fans of winter art, fans of fast-paced Hallmark movies, and fans of the recent trend of author-focused Hallmark movies. I guess I felt compelled to write this review primarily because the top review gave so little info and simply was a rant claiming the one scene of the woman telling a story indicates the child must have "low intelligence" to have enjoyed it... Can't believe people even gave credence to that...

Kevin McGarry was quite dreamy playing a loving Dad with a good heart. It's nice to see him in this role after some of the other characters I have seen him play.

You can't generally go wrong with Emilie Ullerup either, she is a veteran at this 'Made For TV Christmas Film' malarkey now.

The film takes place in an ice hotel, which in itself is an insane concept, but I really like it as a different setting for a change. They still get in the fun things that are to be expected in a seasonal story like this and the romance was nice and gentle.

The "Other" woman was a bit OTT, but they do that a lot, even Natasha in "Bridget Jones Diary" is a bit like it, maybe I've just never noticed a woman marking her territory so vigorously before in real life and they're doing it perfectly, but I don't know?

The bonds that form between the various characters is cute and the story, while still formulaic, is nice enough.

It probably gets extra points for Mr McGarry's handsome face, but I don't care about that.

7ish?/10.

Jenny, (Emilie Ullerup), is a children's book editor, with dreams of being an author. Her sister, Meg, (Melanie Mullen), is getting married at the majestic and magical Winter Castle Hotel! Meg, tries to set Jenny up with her husband's best man, Craig, (Kevin McGarry), a widower, with a daughter. However, Craig has brought a "plus one" to the wedding, a friend, Lana, (Megan Heffren), who has been a big help to him and his daughter after his wife died. Both Jenny and Lana show an interest in Craig. You can tell Craig has started to have feelings for Jenny, but he also has feelings and an obligation to Lana for all the support she's given to both him and his daughter---there the dilemma lies.

Emilie Ullerup brings a sparkling personality and adventurous spirit to her role as Jenny, perfect casting. Kevin McGarry is usually one of my Hallmark male favorites, however, I'm disappointed to say he brings a bit of a wooden performance to his role as Craig. Craig makes a decision, but the ending seems a bit lackluster and unfinished after all the buildup. The Winter Castle Hotel is spectacular as is the winter scenery. Overall a decent romcom but nothing spectacular.