Hallmark delivers an array of new holiday films every yr — however a few of their finest festive flicks are literally from the previous.
Delivering seasonal content since 2001, the community is thought for conserving its viewers laughing all the best way to Christmas Day, or discovering a narrative that will pull at even Scrooge’s heartstrings. However past the heartwarming romance, want success and gorgeous backdrops are Hallmark’s returning stars, lots of whom have been round for a decade or extra.
Paul Campbell made his Hallmark film debut in 2014 with Window Wonderland, a unusual rivals-to-lovers romance through which he starred reverse Chyler Leigh. Even then, the actor knew the movie — and the community — had been one thing particular.
“[Window Wonderland] is all about love at its core. It’s an incredible love story nevertheless it’s not sappy,” he defined. “It’s enjoyable, and it’s humorous and it’s fast and it’s snappy. It’s rather well written [with] good dialogue nevertheless it has the blissful ending you need on the finish of the day if you watch a Christmas film. It’s a feel-good film. You wish to see everybody get what they need in the long run. And spoiler alert: they do!”
Hallmark Channel is the house of vacation cheer due to its annual “Countdown to Christmas” programming — which simply retains getting greater and higher. Yearly, followers are handled to a slew of feel-good vacation films starring Lacey Chabert, Andrew Walker and extra beloved actors. Whereas the tales showcased are totally different, there are loads […]
Hallmark films simply preserve getting higher, however don’t let the enduring movies of vacation’s previous be forgotten. Preserve scrolling for 5 throwback movies it’s worthwhile to rewatch this season:
‘Hitched for The Holidays’
Marilu Henner, Joey Lawrence, L. Harvey Gold, Emily Hampshire Hallmark
Starring: Joey Lawrence, Emily Hampshire, Marilu Henner
Yr: 2012
The Vibe: Laughing All of the Method
Why You Have to (Re)Watch: Rob Marino (Joey Lawrence) is in an actual pickle; he’s simply damaged up along with his girlfriend earlier than Thanksgiving regardless of his dying grandmother’s (Paula Present) want to see him blissful and in love. Within the age of ever-advancing expertise, Rob finds a repair in an internet relationship web site the place he and stranger Julie (Emily Hampshire) comply with pretend a relationship to maintain their households blissful via the vacations. Hijinks ensue.
There’s actually an countless quantity of issues to like about this hilarious movie, from Lawrence and Hampshire’s pure rapport to the basic fake-to-real relationship trope, a Hallmark fan favourite. Even higher, Hitched for the Holidays revolves round Christmas and Hanukkah, introducing a wide range of traditions and celebrations for all to get pleasure from.
‘The Christmas Secret’
Bethany Pleasure Lenz, Venus Terzo Hallmark
Starring: Bethany Pleasure Lenz, John Reardon
Yr: 2014
The Vibe: Vacation Heartfelt
Why You Have to (Re)Watch: Who doesn’t love slightly magic on the holidays? This heartwarming Hallmark flick stars Bethany Joy Lenz as Christine, a struggling single mom who’s down on her luck: she’s simply been fired from her job, is being threatened with eviction and her slimy ex-husband is taking her to court docket for custody of their kids. Assume it couldn’t get any worse? Improper. Christine additionally simply misplaced a valuable household heirloom that was handed down from her father when she was slightly woman.
As she struggles to select up the items of her life, she finds sudden help from a good-looking stranger — and bakery proprietor — named Jason (John Reardon), with whom she shares an sudden connection. Along with her new discovered household, Christine’s luck slowly begins to alter simply in time for Christmas.
Lenz has by no means made a Christmas film that wasn’t value watching, however she delivers a very gorgeous efficiency on this story about love, hope and the significance of main with kindness even within the hardest of circumstances. Escape the tissues, as a result of this one’s a tearjerker.
The Hallmark Channel retains viewers hooked all yr lengthy with its feel-good movies and annual “Countdown to Christmas” programming — however which films do the community’s stars need made into sequels? Andrew Walker, Nikki DeLoach, Aimee Teegarden and extra Hallmark personalities completely instructed Us Weekly which movies they wish to revisit. Each DeLoach and Teegarden, for […]
‘Window Wonderland’
Chyler Leigh, Paul Campbell Hallmark
Starring: Paul Campbell, Chyler Leigh
Yr: 2013
The Vibe: Laughing All of the Method
Why You Want (Re)Watch: Is there something higher than two quick-witted rivals realizing that the rationale there’s a lot stress between them is as a result of they’re really in love? That’s precisely what Hallmark serves up in Winter Wonderland, which follows division retailer decorators Sloan (Leigh) and Jake (Campbell) as they struggle it out for his or her dream job of dressing McGuire’s retailer window for Christmas. However, as the competition heats up, so does their attraction for each other — inflicting their rivalry to grow to be all of the extra sophisticated.
Winter Wonderland has all of it: witty dialogue, an all star forged, a powerful finances and unbelievable chemistry between its two leads. Bonus? The movie serves up the enduring shut proximity trope when Sloan and Jake discover themselves locked inside McGuires and compelled to spend the night time collectively.
‘The Christmas Cottage’
Merritt Patterson, Steve Lund Hallmark
Starring: Merritt Patterson, Steve Lund
Yr: 2017
The Vibe: Child, It’s Cozy Inside
Why You Have to (Re)Watch: Nothing screams the vacations, like a magical Christmas cottage destined to deliver you your fortunately ever after. In The Christmas Cottage, Lacey (Merritt Patterson) takes a break from her busy life as an architect to function her finest buddy’s maid of honor throughout her winter wedding ceremony. Her largest duty? Embellish bride Ava’s (Brittney Wilson) household cottage so it’s prepared for the newlyweds to remain in after the ceremony.
Clearly, Lacey can’t beautify alone! She is compelled to work together with her ex-boyfriend, Ean (Steve Lund), who simply so occurs to be within the wedding ceremony. Legend has it that “everybody who’s ever stayed right here throughout Christmas time has discovered real love,” which each Lacey and Ean consider — even when they don’t say it out loud. When the pair get caught on the cottage forward of the marriage, they’re compelled to see if their emotions for one another stay.
In case you’ve by no means seen this Hallmark hit, put together for cozy vibes, plenty of Christmas decorations and a surprisingly grownup breakup scene — spoiler: Lacey isn’t single when she arrives on the cottage! If this film doesn’t make you wish to escape to the mountains and lease a cabin for the vacations, we don’t know what’s going to.
Andrew Walker has cemented himself as considered one of Hallmark Media’s largest stars after making his community debut in 2012. The Canadian actor first left his mark on viewers that yr with A Bride for Christmas alongside Arielle Kebbel. The twosome reunited on digital camera for 2015’s Bridal Wave, which launched Walker into a good greater identify […]
‘Christmas on My Thoughts’
Andrew W. Walker, Ashley Greene Hallmark
Starring: Ashley Greene, Andrew Walker
Yr: 2019
The Vibe: All Is Not Calm — However All Is Vivid
Why You Have to (Re)Watch: Amnesia, a marriage gown and a romance with Andrew Walker — ugh, we imply, Zach Callahan, performed by Walker — are three causes to rewatch this basic. Christmas on My Thoughts follows Lucy Lovett (Ashley Greene) after she bumps her head whereas holding a marriage robe. When she wakes up, she goes to see her fiancé Zach, solely they aren’t engaged. In reality, they broke up two years in the past, however Lucy doesn’t keep in mind a factor.
Zach is an effective man, or so it appears, so he helps Lucy get residence to her new fancy home and awkwardly meets her new fiancé, Brad (Clayton James). Lucy, nevertheless, doesn’t perceive why she’d break up with Zach, so beneath physician’s orders, she returns to their hometown to rejoice the vacations and attempt to spark her reminiscence. Let’s simply say, the second Lucy’s reminiscences come again they aren’t what she thought they’d be.
Whereas there’s a little bit of deception on the a part of Zach on this film, we will’t assist however love the destined lovers storyline. Lucy and Zach are good for one another — so who’re we to guage how they’re introduced again collectively. Outdoors of the dream romance, the film’s surroundings, Christmas bushes by the ocean and snowman constructing competitors preserve Us coming again yr after yr.
