A Holiday Spectacular

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A very enjoyable movie and addition to the Hallmark list. As an avid Hallmark Christmas movie fan, I must say it doesn't feel like the holidays or like other Christmas films. It's actually focused on the love story and coming of age of the leads - which was a nice change. To the diversity haters: shame on you. The diversity and representation in this film are to be commended, not chided. If you sat down at 8 pm on the weekend, selected a Hallmark Christmas movie and expected to see a historically accurate, quasi-documentary on the Rockettes, well that's on you. I applaud the filmmakers choices and I'm sorry that others are too afraid of differences and thus must nitpick in such a silly way. Watch the movie, enjoy the story for what it is.

Not quite sure the mean reviewers need to go on and on about historical correctness. Sometimes we can just watch a sweet story and enjoy it while wishing that maybe history could have been more like this. The actors and story were all very nice. I've never seen the Rockettes, but I did enjoy the dancing as well as sweet friendships between the girls. I enjoy seeing historical context in a movie like boarding houses which don't allow men in to visit the residents. I enjoyed Ann-Margaret as well as Ginna Claire Mason and Derek Klena. I would love to see a Hallmark movie featuring Ginna Claire's singing talents. Sweet movie.

Favorite scene with Margret "Maggie" Bingham (Ginna Claire Mason) - Finally Telling her Parents and Maxwell that she's a Rockette and is Staying in New York to Continue to be one. Hee-Haw!!! You Go, Girl!!! BTW #1, I Loved this Movie! I Loved that it was set in the Year 1958! It was So Beautiful and So Magical and So Spectacular! This Movie makes me want to see the Live Show now! One Day. I was Bawling like a Baby! BTW #2, I Love Ann-Margret (Grandma Margret) and Eve Plumb (Harriet Slater)! They Rock - Pun Intended!!! BTW #3, I am going to Read about the History of The Rockettes. Set in Pennsylvania and New York.

In 1977, my wife and I had our first trip to Las Vegas. I can't remember the casino, but I think it may have been seizures. Ann Margaret was performing. We ordered two tickets, and then got to the show only a few minutes before it was supposed to start. We were guided down to the very front, and sat at a table right in front of the stage. So we got to watch Ann Margaret up close and personal. She is a singular talent and it was a pleasure to watch her in this movie. The chemistry of the two main characters was terrific and believable. And watching the Rockettes was fun. I don't think enough people understand how incredibly talented these women are. The competition for each spot is intense. Loved it.

Margaret wants to join the Rockettes and perform in front of an audicience. So, one day, she lies to her parents and fiance and she just goes for it and auditions: she gets the part and moves to NYC just for the season. There she meets handsome John who also has a dream: go to NYU and become a photographer journalist. It is unreal that they keep meeting everywhere in a city that is so big, but anyway... I read that a few of the details regarding the Rockettes are also off but we can let them slide when we are presented with such a beautiful story, right? Other than love, this story has friendship, it encourages people to follow their dreams, and being themselves. I also appreciate that none of the girls were made "the popular girl/villain". Lovely movie, lovely cast. The leads had chemistry and honestly? I was charmed by both of them, specially Derek Klena and I'm gonna need him in a modern day Hallmark movie. Maybe he can even sing? It is different than the usual movies Hallmark offers, you even forget you are watching that channel.

Hallmark hit the mark again with this holiday movie. A much different story line than the usual Hallmark plot. Focusing on the Rockettes really was a nice change while still developing the relationship between the two lead actors. Both Ginna and Derek were excellent in the movie as were the supporting actors. It was great to see Ann-Margaret, who one could actually believe, was a Rockette! She really looks great. Adding in Eve Plumb from the Brady Bunch was another nice touch. Carolyn McCormick as Maggie's mother was wonderful as well. Personally, I remember as a child in the '50's seeing the Christmas Spectacular and the Rockettes at Radio City. I know some reviewers pointed out some historical inaccuracies, which you can do in most Hallmark movies that take place in the path, but that didn't detract from this wonderful movie. Hallmark has had some winners this season. Three Wise Men and a Baby, Time for Him to Come Home for Christmas and Ghosts of Christmas Always come to mind. I'll add this movie to my list!

So happy to see Broadway uber talented Stars Ginna Claire Mason (Wicked) & Derek Klena (Moulin Rouge) and first rate supporting cast in a wonderful Christmas movie! Finally pleased to see a movie about a dancer with an actress who can dance... Still, you do leave the film wishing there was more Rockettes content. Overall a very good period piece, gladly surprised with the recreation of the fifties, the wardrobe, hair and makeup is stunning for Hallmark standards... indeed a charming romance flick, fantastic chemistry between the leads, this one is definitely a keeper. Great job on this one; Hallmark: please keep casting Broadway actors, we love them!

What a spectacular movie! Ginna and Derek had a natural warmth and chemistry-and are a very talented duo! I loved the story and the full circle beautiful movie ending. It's hard to beat a New York City movie setting, the real Rockettes, multi-talented Broadway stars, Ann Margaret, and a well-written story from start to finish. I also loved the message this movie delivered to little girls watching from home-don't settle. Go after your dreams and dream big! This movie made me think of the magic I experienced when my parents took me to NYC for the first time to see the Rockettes. This movie really is a love letter to all the hard work, talent, and passion that goes into delivering the magic to Radio City Music Hall visitors every single holiday season.

This by far is the best Hallmark Christmas movie!!!! It's full of nostalgia and beautiful scenes and it was wonderful seeing Ann Margaret and Eve Plumb (a.k.a. Jan Brady) starring in it!! The storyline is just a basic "feel good" kinda movie and everyone was such so nice and kind to one another... no fake "ad executives, real estate developers, doctors, writers, personal shoppers, creative marketing directors, singers, antique shop owners,etc", no fake "going back in time, needing a fake boyfriend for the holidays, falling in love with a prince, etc", no fake Christmas towns with fake snow or broken down vehicles, no talking to angels or Santa's changing the course of someone's personality or life... just a very good story as told by a grandmother to her granddaughter auditioning for a part in a musical!! You can't get much better than that!!!!! Thank you Hallmark Channel for a wonderful movie!!