Hallmark Christmas Movie Review
At this point, every TV channel and streaming network has gotten in on the Christmas movie craze, collectively realizing that by the time Thanksgiving rolls around, audiences are eager to turn off their brains and indulge in a little hot cocoa and PG-rated romance. But although Netflix is on the case now, spending the holiday season offering us time-traveling knights and an endless array of royalty looking for love in its connected holiday cinematic universe, Hallmark is still the undefeated champ when it comes to the made-for-TV Christmas movie. The network has it down to a science, overhauling its entire schedule between October and December to accommodate the dozens of cheesy romances it churns out each year.
But not all of these Christmas flicks are created equal: There are some real stinkers amongst the bunch, as well as a few sparkling gems that somehow seem to defy the limitations of their genre. Pull out the mistletoe and find your nearest sentimental ornament that reminds you of what Christmas is all about, because here are the best holiday films that the Hallmark Channel has to offer.
20. The Christmas Waltz
The trouble in “The Christmas Waltz” starts when Avery (Hallmark Channel stalwart Lacey Chabert) gets all overly optimistic about her relationship with her fiance, signing them up for 10 dance lessons in preparation for their wedding. Since this is a made-for-TV Christmas movie and this sort of thing always tends to happen, he inevitably dumps her after getting a job offer somewhere else, leaving her on the hook for the dance lessons.
But all hope is not lost, because as luck would have it, her dancing instructor Roman (Will Kemp) turns out to be pretty dreamy in his own right, and sparks quickly begin to fly after he convinces her to take the classes by herself rather than wasting them. “The Christmas Waltz” stands out primarily for its surprisingly impressive choreography which, combined with the chemistry between Chabert and Kemp, gives it a unique flavor all its own.
FAQs
1. What is the plot of “The Christmas Waltz”?
The plot revolves around Avery, who signs up for dance lessons with her fiance but ends up taking them alone after he dumps her. She develops a romantic connection with her dance instructor.
2. Who are the main actors in “The Christmas Waltz”?
Lacey Chabert and Will Kemp play the lead roles in the movie.