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Hallmark Movie Review: Mystic Christmas

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

It’s the second week of Christmas movies! Yay! I’ve entered a Hallmark movie bracket again. So, I’ll be making sure to write reviews more often. Otherwise I’ll be in big trouble when it’s time to vote. Haha!

Anyhow, I have a thing for second chance and small town romances. Add two awkward people, some wildlife, and lots of corny jokes and I’m set for the next 2 hours. Mystic Christmas won’t make my favorite list for the season, but it’s a solid movie. Here’s a quick recap and my two cents 😉

Quick Recap

Juniper visits Mystic, Connecticut to help take care of Peppermint the seal for a local aquatic rehabilitation center. While there she reconnects with Sawyer and enjoys helping with the small town holiday traditions.

My Two Cents

Jessy Schram is one of my favorite Hallmark actresses! She had me crying in Time for Them to Come Home for Christmas and laughing in Harvest Moon. I think Harvest Moon might be my favorite movie of hers, but I loved her paired with Chandler Massey in Mystic Christmas.

Jessy in RomCom roles is my favorite version of her. She shines as Juniper – the awkward introverted seal lady 😉 She even mentioned her anxious mind causing mean thoughts. Loved that! We need to normalize mental health like that! Beyond anything, I loved how she connected with Lou and helped her embrace the things she loves.

Her other half, Chandler was equally endearing as Sawyer – the fanny pack wearing town helper and all around nice guy. I actually liked when he called out the awkward moments. “It’s a date plan!”

Totally derailing this conversation…did anyone else Google The Donkey Song?? No? Just me? Here it is! You’re welcome 🙂 Fair warning, it’s It’s a Small World in the way it becomes stuck in your brain and refused to leave.

Now that you’re back from The Donkey Song silliness…

This is the type of cozy/comfy Hallmark Christmas movie that will appeal to many. It’s sweet romcom moments are there to ensure the movie isn’t too heavy and the plot line is solid. Give this movie a try!

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Movie Review: A Nashville Christmas Carol

4.5/5

I fell in love with Jessy Schram a few years ago in Harvest Moon. Watching her in A Nashville Christmas Carol further cemented her on my favorites list. 

I absolutely love how expressive Jessy is by nature. Hallmark loves to put her in roles where she shows these talents. Remember when she fell in the mud in Harvest Moon? There was a similarly expressive moment when Jessy’s character, Vivienne, meets her dead boss, Marilyn. Her shock was palpable! She’s such a joy to watch.

Now that I’ve covered my girl crush on Jessy, let’s go over the movie a little.

Vivienne is a slightly different version of Scrooge who – like most people – needs to learn how wonderful she is. She isn’t a mean person to begin with; she just needed to see what (and who) was right in front of her, but Vivienne is so focused on her career that she was missing the true joy in life…living.

Marilyn is Vivienne’s guide through the past and present. She explained to Vivienne that she requested this intervention because “When it comes time to roll the credits on your life, it’s the names that matter, not the shows.” This is so true in life. Time is fleeting, concentrate on the people in your life and make memories with those you love.

Speaking of those you love…Gavin, played by Wes Brown, was a childhood friend of Vivienne’s. We get to see lots of flashbacks of how Vivienne and Gavin grew together and apart over the years.

In the end, Vivienne learns that it’s the people in her life that matters. She rights the mistakes she’s made and we get a wonderful Country Christmas concert with the perfect ending.

I loved most of this movie. There were some slow parts in the middle, but overall this was very well done. I especially liked the music that was woven throughout the movie and the way it tied to each moment. After all, “every song has a memory,” and I couldn’t agree more. 

Thank you Hallmark for finally delivering a kiss under a mistletoe!! I’ve been waiting all Christmas for this scene. This almost makes up for all those other movies missed mistletoe chances.

If you like the Christmas Carol plot, then give this movie a go. It was enjoyable! Happy movie watching y’all!