Hallmark Christmas Movie Reviews

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Our FC Team includes a mother and daughter Hallmark movie review team, Lisa and Sara. As veterans of the Hallmark movie scene and all out home decorators, they are more than happy to share their Hallmark movie reflections to family and friends. For the first time, we are pleased to offer their insightful reviews. Lisa and Sara will let you know what movies you don’t want to miss so check out their Christmas tree ratings.

2024 Movies

Holiday Crashers

Lisa and Sara

Holiday Crashers
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Review

This was a fun movie, that we both enjoyed.Β  It will have you wanting to conspire with your best friend to crash a few holiday parties this Christmas. We gave it 3.5 tree and found it an enjoyable watch.

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3.5

‘Twas the Date Before Christmas

Lisa and Sara

Date Before Christmas
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Review

We could not get past the way it was filmed.Β  Immediately was taken back by the difference in filming styles from other Hallmark movies.Β 
The story was also very predictable.Β  You won’t be missing anything if you don’t watch this movie this holiday season. We only gave it 1 tree and felt it’s a skip,

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1

A Carol For Two

Lisa and Sara

A Carol for Two
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Review

This movie is filled with Christmas music which will have you wanting to sing along.Β  The characters are likable and your are rooting for them from the start.Β  This movie is sure to get you in the holiday spirit but don’t be surprised if you find yourself singing their catchy song long after you finish the movie.Β  We gave it 4.7 tree and feel this movie should definetely be on your Christmas Hallmark list.

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4.7

Operation Nutcracker

Lisa and Sara

Operation Nutcracker
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Review

Has beautiful Christmas decor and has a very sweet story.Β  This movie is also a bit different from the others which is a nice change.Β  It is sure to get you into the Christmas spirit. We gave it 4.5 trees and say it should definitely make your watch list this season.

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4.5

The Christmas Charade

Lisa and Sara

The Christmas Charade
Rating

Review

This movie again broke away from Hallmarks cookie cutter format.Β  It was fun story with some twists along the way.Β  Enjoyed that there were a few surprises.Β  We gave it 4.3 trees and think it should be on your movie list.

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4.3

Scouting for Christmas

Lisa and Sara

Scouting for Christmas
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Review

This was another very predictable movie. The scout leader was incredibly annoying which just made the movie even less enjoyable to watch. Again another movie that you will not miss watching. We gave it only 1 tree and thought it is a skip.

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1

The 5 Year Christmas Party

Lisa and Sara

The 5 Year Christmas Party
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Review

We found this one to be quite boring. The characters did not have any chemistry and we didn’t feel invested in their relationship. In the end had no desire to watch their relationship over five years. It was only a 1 tree and a skip.

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1

Our Holiday Story

Lisa and Sara

Our Holiday Story
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Review

It felt a bit long and we weren’t fans of the story moving back and forth between present and past. However, it was still an enjoyable watch. We gave this movie 3

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3

Holiday Mismatch

Lisa and Sara

Holiday Mismatch
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Review

If you were a fan of the 1990s tv show: Sabrina the teenage witch you will be thrilled to see Beth Broderick and Caroline Rhea together again in this movie. The romantic storyline takes a back seat to the character’s personal growth and developing friendship. We gave this movie 4.6 treesπŸŽ„and highly recommend adding this movie to your holiday movie list.

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4.6

Trivia at St. Nick’s

Lisa and Sara

Trivia at St. Nick's
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Review

We really liked the main couple and felt they had nice chemistry. Given the title you can expect a lot of trivia so if you like that you may enjoy that part of the story. We thought we would be able to answer more trivia questions than what we could. Despite our failed trivia answers it was still an enjoyable watch and we gave it 3.2 trees.

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3.2

Santa Tell Me

Lisa and Sara

Santa Tell Me
Rating

Review

This is a fun movie that will have you smiling and chuckling. Fans of ‘When Called the Heart” will enjoy watching this couple on screen together in this movie. We really liked it and gave it 4 treesπŸŽ„A Hallmark Christmas movie to watch this holiday season.

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4

‘Tis the Season to Be Irish

Lisa and Sara

'Tis the Season to Be Irish
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Review

T’is the season to be Irish: If you are anything like us you will want to pack your bags after watching this movie. Set in Ireland you will enjoy the breath taking landscape, cozy atmosphere and the sweet story. We gave this movie 4 trees.

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4

Christmas With the Singhs

Lisa and Sara

Christmas with the Singhs
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Review

Christmas with the Singhs: is a sweet movie about families coming together despite their differences. Although the movie had a bit of a slower start we were happy we continued watching as it was a heartwarming story. We gave it 4 trees

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4

Jingle Bell Run

Lisa and Sara

Jingle Bell Run
Sara
Lisa

Review

Jingle Bell Run: is Hallmark’s version of the Amazing Race with of course a romantic storyline. This is the first of this year’s Christmas movies that we had a difference of opinion on what to rate it. Sara gave it 4.1 tree πŸŽ„ because she enjoyed the fast pace and Christmas challenges. Where as I only gave 2 trees πŸŽ„ due to its predictability. What do you give this movie?

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3.1

Three Wiser Men and a Boy

Lisa and Sara

Three Men and a Boy
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Review

This Hallmark movie was the one we were most excited to watch. We loved the first one and had hoped the sequel would be as heartfelt as the original. This movie did not disappoint. It has the same sweetness of the original as the characters reunite for another special Christmas. This movie has been our favorite this season with a rating of 5 trees. If you loved the original you will enjoy the sequel. We highly recommend adding this to your Hallmark Christmas movie list.

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5

Confessions of a Christmas Letter

Lisa and Sara

Confessions of a Christmas Letter
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Review

We could not get into this movie. The characters were bland and the storyline did not grab our attention. We only gave it 1 tree and think it is a skip.

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1

Christmas On Call

Lisa and Sara

Christmas On Call
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Review

We felt there were too manyΒ 
were characters and did not connect with very many. Although this movie may appeal to those who like medical dramas we were not fans and only rated this movie 1 tree.

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1

To Have and to Holiday

Lisa and Sara

To Have and to Holiday
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Review

The movie was a sweet story that we enjoyed. The over protective father was amusing as the couple planned their wedding. We gave it a rating of 4 trees

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4

Debbie Macomber’s Joyful Mrs. Miracle

Lisa and Sara

Debbie Macomber's Joyful Mrs. Miracle
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Review

This is the newest of Debbie Macomber’s Miracle series. It has the same sweetness as the others movies in the series as Mrs. Miracle brings three siblings together. We gave this a movie 3.2

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3.2

Deck the Walls

Lisa and Sara

Deck the Walls
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Review

Deck the Walls was an enjoyable watch. Enemies to lovers storyline mixed with a house renovation. We gave it 4 trees.

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4

Believe in Christmas

Lisa and Sara

Believe in Christmas
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Review

We were disappointed by this one. It came across incredibly cheesy and predictable to the point that the festive setting couldn’t save it. We think this is a skip with only 1 tree.

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1

Private Princess Christmas

Lisa and Sara

Private Princess Christmas
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Review

The movie failed in every way. For someone who has always enjoyed the princess storyline this one was a complete disappointment. The story was bad and most of the characters were unlikable. Don’t waste your time watching the spoiled princess go to boot camp. Doesn’t even deserve a tree.

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Sugarplummed

Lisa and Sara

Sugarplummed
Rating

Review

This was a sugar flop! We found this one to be over the top and not worth the watch. We gave it only a 1/2 tree

0.5

The Christmas Quest

Lisa and Sara

The Christmas Quest
Rating

Review

It seemed promising at first and even my husband was willing to watch this one with us. Sara and I thought we finally found one we all could enjoy but we were sadly disappointed. We give this movie only 2 trees.

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2

Leah’s Perfect Christmas

Lisa and Sara

Leah's Perfect Christmas
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Review

The movie is a sweet movie celebrating family traditions. It centres on a couple who celebrate their first Hanukkah and Christmas together. We gave this movie 4.5 trees.

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4.5

The Santa Class

Lisa and Sara

Review

We have given this one a failing grade. It was way too cheesy with unlikable characters and a story that just didn’t work. Even Santa Claus couldn’t save this one. We gave it only half a Christmas tree

0.5

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