Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia's Reunion

2024

Comedy / Romance

6
IMDb Rating 6.3/10 10 567 567

holiday christmas

Director

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Max McGuire

Top cast

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Alec Santos as Michael Alonzo
Susan Hamann Photo
Susan Hamann as Candace Hall
Ashley Newbrough Photo
Ashley Newbrough as Lily Morgan
Scott Gibson Photo
Scott Gibson as Al Hall
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772.29 MB
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23.976 fps
1 hr 23 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by bstarr-99077 6 / 10

Familiar plot

I didn't expect much of this four part Christmas series as most of the Christmas stories are bland but I figured I would give it a chance. I didn't like the first one, skipped the second one, liked the actors in the third one and got to the final of the four. Much has been noted that the idea of a gift wrapping business supporting four women is a stretch but it's Hallmark. What annoyed me with this installment is that it is a weak copy of an older Hallmark movie The Christmas Cottage, a much superior story. If you get the chance and Hallmark runs the Christmas Cottage again watch it and compare and contrast to see a much better movie.
Reviewed by Jackbv123 4 / 10

Awkward

There is almost no story, at least not beyond the basic outline - two ex's get stranded together by accident when Olivia delivers gift-wrapped presents to Ben. Jen, the store owner who appears a couple of times, would like to date Ben, but he doesn't reciprocate. After that setup there is almost nothing but the relationship between Olivia and Ben with Jen being a third wheel. And I don't really buy into there being anything serious between Ben and Olivia. Most of the time between her arrival at the door and his parents returning there is a whole lot of awkwardness between them. With that much awkwardness how can there be any chemistry? There are no great highs or lows or surprises. The brightest high spots in the script were about the dog who had been left behind with Olivia's gift wrapping partners.Since I already watched two of the others in this "series" I knew something for sure about the ending of this one. Perhaps something I couldn't predict was how that was accomplished. BTW, after 3 of the movies, I can't really see that there is a definite order to watch them. This might be the first, but I can't see a problem with any order.The movie was weak on details. For example, Olivia is reading a particular book and has been for a day or two. This is in direct contradiction to when she is seen with the book open after that and she is clearly only a few pages in. Yet she is able to say how good the book is. The entire business makes no sense about they can't get to Jen's grocery store but seem to get back and forth to between houses I can understand a bridge being closed for ice, but a covered bridge? Jen has no heat, but looks warm enough in a light sweater-shirt which is short enough for her midriff to peak out. Over a foot of snow and endless blizzard is only an hour north of the city where there everything looks clear most of the time, at least in this episode.I will eagerly watch a movie with Jake Epstein in it, but this one was a disappointment. I have never been impressed with Cindy Busby. She never feels natural in her acting. As hinted above, the two have no chemistry. The dialogue is bland. As also implied, the story is boring.
Reviewed by Boristhemoggy 5 / 10

A reasonable christmas movie

Gift-wrapping shop owner Olivia (Cindy Busby) has to make a delivery an hour away. When she arrives at the customer's residence, she is surprised to see her ex-boyfriend Ben (Jake Epstein) there. Olivia and Ben, who have not seen each other in years, argue about their break-up. Olivia starts to drive back home, only to find that a sudden snowstorm has closed the road. She is forced to return to Ben's family's cabin. The two are not happy about the situation, and Olivia is further stressed because she will not be able to help run her shop or prepare for the upcoming Christmas gala. Olivia and Ben continue to bicker. However, as the storm gets worse, they remain stuck and have to work together to make it through. Meanwhile, their old feelings for each other start to resurface.I love the snow in this one, seems like Hallmark has found a snow filter for the camera. Actual snowing, instead of just snow (foam) on the ground makes a big difference. Added to that some great set decorations and this definitely put me in the mood.However, I did not feel an ounce of chemistry between the two leads. Even when they kissed I felt nothing. Nevertheless it was a very formulaic film that was pleasant to watch and made me think of christmas so i that way it succeeded. I gave it a 5.
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