Un fabuleux coup de foudre pour Noël
Original title: A Godwink Christmas: Second Chance, First Love
- TV Movie
- 2020
- Tous publics
- 1h 27m
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6.7/10
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After 15 years, a single father moves home from Hawaii with his two sons, and through a series of coincidences--or Godwinks--ends up stuck in traffic next to his high school sweetheart.After 15 years, a single father moves home from Hawaii with his two sons, and through a series of coincidences--or Godwinks--ends up stuck in traffic next to his high school sweetheart.After 15 years, a single father moves home from Hawaii with his two sons, and through a series of coincidences--or Godwinks--ends up stuck in traffic next to his high school sweetheart.
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I agree with another reviewer on here. I thought the second was the best thus far, while this was in par with the first. That said, it is a sweet and warm story. I do love the concept of this series; thus, I hope we get a fourth instalment next Christmas. The script was strong as well. The writers could have given more scenes to the two leads, though, to be fair, they only have 80 minutes to tell this story. The relationship between Margie (played by Brooke D'Orsay) and Scott (played by Zahf Paroo) seemed odd. They never once touched on screen, for example; it was hard to believe that they were a couple. It just seemed strange. The acting, overall, was strong. Both Sam Page (as Pat) and D'Orsay had good performances, convincing performances for the most part. The chemistry was good, though, as I alluded to above, the writers could have developed this a bit more. The supporting cast was pretty good too. I thought the grandmother (played by Michele Scarabelli) had a very warm and gentle feel to her performance, which I enjoyed. Finally, the scenery, props and sets were very well polished, quite festive. Overall, this latest edition to the Godwink series specifically, and Hallmark's 2020 Christmas movie lineup more broadly, is a warm and heartfelt welcome. Fans of Hallmark will no doubt enjoy this Christmas movie.
Sam Page and Brooke D'Orsay make a great team, have such a good chemistry, you can see it in their eyes, are like one of those couples where they start to look alike after time spent together, which makes the story even more believable and authentic. While it seems a lot like other Hallmark Christmas movies, the fact that it is inspired from a true story makes it special and I can agree, that signs like these, godwinks, blessing or whatever you call them, trully happen. So it's not just another ideal world pictured, but a real story. Definitely worth watching
The cast is perfect especially Brooke D'Orsay and Sam Page: they are perfect together, I really liked their connection. Besides, Sam page often has good roles.
I loved the second Godwink movie where Cindy Busby's character faces a difficult future but the Godwinks are bringing someone special into her life at a crucial time. The first movie was nice, but didn't knock me over. I put this movie about the same as the first. It's decent but I didn't think there were any great highs or lows, or major surprises.
It would be hard for me not to like a movie with Brook D'Orsay. She is such a joyful actor and it's hard not to smile when she's around. (At this writing, this website doesn't even acknowledge her in the cast despite her presence in the promo picture as one of the leads. Likewise Sam Page.) And Page is always a strong presence. They have instant chemistry and share a fair amount of screen time. However the movie also uses a lot of screen time to set up the various situations that bring them to the right place for the inevitable result.. The main supporting actors ranged from adequate to good. The two boys did a pretty good job.
The movie is very predictable in general, but each Godwink is a mini twist. Margie's fearful assumption was pretty silly given how much her boss obviously approved of her. I saw where things were going right about the time of the overheard phone call.
It would be hard for me not to like a movie with Brook D'Orsay. She is such a joyful actor and it's hard not to smile when she's around. (At this writing, this website doesn't even acknowledge her in the cast despite her presence in the promo picture as one of the leads. Likewise Sam Page.) And Page is always a strong presence. They have instant chemistry and share a fair amount of screen time. However the movie also uses a lot of screen time to set up the various situations that bring them to the right place for the inevitable result.. The main supporting actors ranged from adequate to good. The two boys did a pretty good job.
The movie is very predictable in general, but each Godwink is a mini twist. Margie's fearful assumption was pretty silly given how much her boss obviously approved of her. I saw where things were going right about the time of the overheard phone call.
My favorite Godwink movie (so far). It's a heartwarming story throughout, without any dramatic misunderstandings or negative characters. It's well acted and easy to watch and stay interested. Well done, it is on my re-watch list
Beautiful winter and Christmas scenes.
Nov 2021.
Nov 2021.
Did you know
- TriviaTwo photographs of the original couple and their family who inspired this story is shown just before the end credits.
- GoofsAt the beginning of the movie, Pat and his two sons are standing in the front of fake Boise Airport. You can see deciduous trees with leaves sprayed with snow in the mid of December which is impossible in Idaho. Then in the next scene, there are green bushes in the front of Margie's house. Several minutes later, Pat and his two sons arrive at his mother's house. Again, a lot of beautiful green bushes in the front of house, and several big deciduous trees with leaves sprayed with faux snow around house, too. 15 min in, Pat and Margie stand on the sidewalk in the downtown, and behind Pat, again a lot of green deciduous trees. Around half of movie, plot takes place at Christmas tree lot, and yet again, you can see badly blurred deciduous trees in the background.
- ConnectionsFollowed by Les fabuleux miracles de Noël (2021)
- SoundtracksJoy to the World (Instrumental)
(uncredited)
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- A Christmas Coincidence: Second Chance, First Love
- Filming locations
- 2621 W Railway St, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada(where Pat and Margie first meet on the street)
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