Time for Them to Come Home for Christmas

'Time for Them to Come Home for Christmas', the fourth installment of Hallmark's 'Time for' Christmas series, is a slow-paced, yet engaging movie. The story is warm and heartfelt. Some mystery keeps you intrigued and engaged throughout. The acting is impressive. And, of course, there is just enough festive cheer and holiday spirit. The story follows Jane (played by Jessy Schram), aka Rebecca, who is in an accident on an icy road in Maine ten days before Christmas. She wakes up in the hospital with amnesia. The only clue we have of Jane Doe's identity is a newspaper clipping of a Christmas festival in Charleston with a cryptic note stating, 'Please come', signed 'Mark'. In an attempt to regain her memories, Jane decides to go to the festival to meet Mark, accepting a cross-country car ride from her devoted nurse, Paul (played by Brendan Penny), who happens to be heading in the same direction to spend Christmas with his family in North Carolina. And so, their journey begins, as we watch the two help each other through their crises while bonding and discovering feelings they have for each other along the way. The story is well-written. The writers do a great job of weaving together Jane and Paul's individual stories (and backstories) in a way that develops the romance between the two, which I found appealing. The dialogue felt real, and I found myself connecting emotionally with Jane and Paul's stories. The use of mystery by the writers is cleverly done in a way that keeps you intrigued throughout their journey. What makes this work on-screen, of course, is the acting. Both Schram and Penny have brilliant performances. They portray their characters in a way that allows the viewer to see and identify with the emotional complexities of their stories/journeys. Simply put: they both have convincing performances in roles that are somewhat emotionally complex. The chemistry was also great to watch on-screen. You could feel it develop and grow as the story unfolded, which was one of the appealing elements of the movie. All in all, 'Time for Them to Come Home for Christmas' is a lovely story with some remarkable acting performances. It is a nice new addition to this year's Miracles of Christmas movie lineup. I highly recommend it.

Jessy Schram at her best. She has an effect on people.

Take the first "Time for You to Come Home for Christmas" movie and subtract about half the snow and add amnesia and of course Jessy Schram. Actually all the female leads in this franchise have been appealing ladies, but Jessy always seems to be so upbeat and this role is perfect for her. Brendan Penny does his job well and the two have great chemistry.

Like the first one, this is another road trip with stops along the way and some obstacles. There is some mystery even beyond the amnesia and both parts unfold in pieces.

Like the others, this story is touching and the actors do a fine job. There's a scene with Allison Sweeney reprising her character from two years ago where she gives Jane some cookies.

Somehow, Christmas movies with amnesiac heroines seem to work, at Hallmark. The idea may be trite, but is developed credibly, again. Schram and Penny are quite good, acting with empathy and restrain. The story is simple and gentle. Just right in the Holiday spirit. Should you not be looking to be blown by shocking drama, you are encouraged to watch it and dwell in warm feelings, while resting cozily on your comfy couch.

A stellar Hallmark cast with a sweet surprise appearance from Allison Sweeney! Always a joy to watch in any Hallmark movie!

Enjoyed the story, and especially how it wove in other characters!

Brenan Penny is a favorite! As are several of the supporting cast members.

This movie was thoroughly enjoyable. I am a huge Jessy Schram fan. Haven't seen her in anything I did not like. She and Brendan Penny develop great chemistry. Their characters help each other throughout the movie - as well as spreading some cheer along their road trip. The outcome of "Jane's" amnesia snd "Paul's" anxiety is handled very well.

I had to do a double-take with Lisa Durupt (as Annie, the sister). She is brunette in this movie - not blonde - as she usually is. I recognized her voice - but she looked so different. Not sure why they made her brunette next to Jessy's blonde - sisters might have the same hair color!

Fun movie though...