Noël au chalet

Christmas At The Chalet (2023) -

Well, Teri Hatcher got around a bit this year didn't she? This was the third film I'd seen her in and actually she has been growing on me having initially found her to be quite unappealing as Lois Lane* all those years ago.

There was no way that the room she was given as her character Lex would ever have been meant for a member of staff though.

In his role of Eric, William Devry was actually far more handsome than he looked in the main picture and I liked his delivery as a sensible, softer and calmer than normal leading man, but I personally would have taken Dan Payne any way I could. He seems to be trying on a few different women this year too! Including Teri in 'How To Fall In Love By Christmas' (2023. I'm glad they didn't make him out to be a total @sshat though, because although his character was a player and not really included in the film to be liked, he wasn't the usual caricature of a sleaze and there was potential for him to be redeemed.

Once again it was nice to see a more mature cast in a romantic storyline, because at the age of 43 with very few relationships under my belt, it certainly helped to give me hope thar my Mr Right is still out there somewhere.

I thought that it was a great story to show that older doesn't mean dead and that people over 40 can still be useful and attractive.

I liked the humour in the film, because it was subtle, it wasn't the typical outrageous and daft escapades that some others have been. I didn't even mind that Lex was so constantly cheerful. Teri's face must have ached from smiling so much.

I also enjoyed the soundtrack, but George (Brendan McRae), the son had some terrible jumpers, so perhaps the wardrobe team needed to calm down a bit.

I'm almost looking forward to seeing this one again, because it was enjoyable and made me smile.

8.78/10.

*Lois & Clark: The New Adventures Of Superman (1993-7).

I like it. The motives are few , a love story film offering the steps of real mature people being not only rare but more attractive . And Teri Hatcher did a beautiful job as Lexi, like William deVry. A real good point for Patty Alan, in same measure.

It is just a seductive film about options, illusions, choices and something easy - not spo correct- defined as life lessons.

A film about comunication, need of love and truths changing, in profound sense, everything.

Temptiing to define it as special.

In fact, a confirmation for 50 years age audience of basic, lived and strong realities and way to accept they in real sense.

As much as I've enjoyed many an under 35s movie, there just aren't enough flicks that portray/celebrate the middle years - something like 'Christmas at the Chalet' is much more rewatchable because I won't grow out of it like the others. This has a good mix of the past, the present and digital worlds, showing how they can compliment each other if we don't get obsessed the first and last. Likewise it is good to complete the mundane with a little bit of sparkle. Co-incidentally I'd just watched another Teri Hatcher / Dan Payne romance flick so it was weird seeing them at odds here, but also backed up the premise that they once were an item.

I really enjoyed this Christmas movie on LIfetime. Teri Hatcher is so funny and she is still so beautiful. The entire cast did a great job on this show. I thought that the story was creative and really enjoyed that it was set in todays time with the live videos and social media. I laughed out loud several times, mainly because of Terri. She is perfect for CHristmas movies and I hope that she does more to come. As an avid christmas movie watcher for the past 40 years, I found this one to stand up high to all the others that are played on the different channels. Also, the girls working at the chalet were wonderful actresses that are talented and were great assets to the show. Thank you!

Yes Christmas movies have no original plots and if you're lucky they're filmed at a scenic real location instead of the Hallmark studio lot in Vancouver. There are a few of the Christmas movie actress troupe that can actually carry a movie (ex. Bethany Joy Lenz) such that's its watchable. Terri Hatcher is now in that small group IMHO. This movie is in reality a Terri vehicle so if you like her (I do) then sit back and enjoy. Otherwise you may want to skip it. Scenery is ok but mostly generic Colorado ski area. Actors are competent but are overshadowed by TH. Dialog / Direction is focused on Hatcher, so it works as long as she is performing. All in all a watchable holiday movie thanks to TH.