A Winter Getaway

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The movie has potential. The story seemed interesting. But I thought the ending with dancing and music and dialogue all at once was difficult. It didn't feel genuine and there was too much going on to focus on the actors alone. It felt forced to me. There are some of these movies that I would watch again; unfortunately this is not one of them.

I never realized there was such a thing as a personal travel concierge, but I guess the premise isn't that much different than say a party planner. Can't say that switching an average Joe for a billionaire is that common for a premise, but still the whole thing wasn't that unusual. Then there is what I call "the hanging lie" or "hanging secret". That always goes the same way - you know what's going to happen. There were no great highs or lows or big surprises. Nazneen Contractor and Brooks Darnell were both new to me this past Christmas season and I can't say either one impressed me in the combined four previous movies I've seen with one or the other. But something connected for me in this movie. I guess that's what chemistry is between the leads. I also enjoyed Erik Athavale's part as Gabe. (Interesting that he's reunited with Darnell.) I just plain enjoyed the movie. I enjoyed going along for the ride. Hallmark often has great winter scenery which is true again.

Courtney works as a VIP concierge (is that even a thing? if so, where can I drop my CV?) and is given a job to go to the mountains with a guy named Joe Franklin. However, there is something Joe is hiding from her: who he really is. It literally took me 24hs to watch this (I kept being distracted by you know, real life, sleep, work, and even a Turkish show, seriously). I did pay attention (mostly) but... honestly? It bored me a little bit. I liked the leads, they had good chemistry and enough scenes to make the romance believable. (It's funny how her professionalism flew out the window as soon as he asked her to come with him. It didn't took much convincing. That being said, he is so charming, I would probably go with him as soon as he asked too.) I love winter movies, we saw curling, we saw the leads skiing, we saw dog sledding and the views were pretty. The plot was okay. I understand why Joe hesitated to tell her the truth and it's a forgivable excuse, and I think Courtney took it quite well, while it was a problem, it wasn't something serious. And most reviewers are right, the music, specially in the final scene, was too loud, I could barely hear what they said.

I like the movie, but the closing dialogue between the two main characters was drowned out by loud music and lyrics.

Eh...could tell from the beginning we were not going to be excited about this movie, but we hung in there. Everything flowed right off the pages of the script. I was multi-tasking as the movie went progressed. I didn't really feel any chemistry. The two leads were OK, but there was no pop. Watch it, enjoy the scenery and make up your own minds.

Really well done, BUT I hope the Hallmark people read these reviews. The music at the end drowned out the lines as the main characters connect. Turn it down, please. Acting was great, scenery was gorgeous, way better than usual Hallmark romance.

Just because Hallmark puts in two pretty people does not make a good movie. The hero, although good looking and has a great voice, was stiff as a board and not a very attractive personality. The heroine all she could do was smile but she looked way older than the hero. There is zero chemistry buildup between the two and they look like they were just going through their motions. I wish them both luck in their future careers but the movie was a great disappointment.

This new Hallmark film presents two mature, intelligent people moving into a relationship that is both realistic and very beautifully portrayed. Kudos to Hallmark for the stunning location of this film. Banff National Park in Canada is a breathtaking area. The relationship between the lead actors was developed in a serious manner, with an ethical dilemma underlying their growing feelings for one another. Sadly, the largest mistake the producers made was to play the background music so loudly that a great deal of dialogue was inaudible. In the last 5 minutes of the film, when the two leads finally face the secrets and truths that have to be revealed, when they finally are able to reveal their deep feelings for one another, the music was so loud that all dialogue was obscured. What a sad loss for such a lovely and serious film. and such an original story. Barely a word was audible. One assumes a Hallmark movie ends happily, with a long-awaited kiss, but this film had so many ethical dilemmas waiting to be revealed and resolved, it is a shame not one word of that resolution was available to the viewer and listener.

This is a new favorite! I so enjoyed the characters and the setting. I just love the ones where there is no dead spouse and / or no "old flame". This is a great storyline where a couple meets for the first time. There was no wierd awkward moments or overly "Perky" facial expressions. This seemed more like a real experience, real people meeting and falling for each other. Loved it, a MUST watch!