We have a genealogy researcher with a clever start to the movie. The sad thing about this movie is a week later we accidentally recorded it again and watched it for a while before we convinced ourselves we'd already watched it. Then a few details about the ending came to me.
In some of these movies the characters show real life and spirit ... bigger than life without going over the top. This isn't one of those movies. The actors' emotions never rise to the level of really ENJOYING their performances. They're realistic, but realistic doesn't really get what we need in these movies, which is rich personality.
It's a rather flat watch, and, for us, not worth a rewatch.
My Favorite Christmas Tree
2022
Comedy / Romance
My Favorite Christmas Tree
2022
Comedy / Romance
Plot summary
Kyla is a skilled genealogy researcher who’s made a thriving business of putting together family trees. When she comes across new information regarding her mother’s mysterious extended family, she and her sister travel to the charming town of Conifer, hoping to piece together their ancestry. The search leads Kyla to a generations-old Christmas tree farm, its stubborn but handsome owner… and, possibly, love.
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March 07, 2023 at 09:11 AM
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Barely memorable
Nice Premise Plus Giles Panton
I loved seeing Giles Panton as the romantic lead. He is a great actor and - let's face it - uniquely gorgeous. The first time I saw him in a supporting role, I began hoping to see him as a leading man. His performance in this role was very, very good.
So many of us are interested in our family history or are actively working on our genealogy, so it was very satisfying to have that as a motivating factor in this story. I actually wish it had been the primary factor, rather than having the rather worn "save the family business" theme dragged in once more.
The gorgeous, Christmas tree farm scenery, the small town library ambience, and the presence of Giles Panton made this a nice watch for me. I also appreciated the comraderie between the sisters.
ok
There are some unusual themes in the story. I have never seen one with a genealogical researcher, but this isn't unlike many of the quest movies where the leads are searching for the owner of something found. Both leads are trying to prop up a near or fully failing enterprise.
Kyla is quite perky and friendly. It is hard to imagine that Cody (not Joel according to the IMDb cast listing as of this writing) wants to get rid of her because she is also very pretty. Emma Johnson reminds me a lot Brittany Bristow. She and Giles Patton have quiet chemistry. The acting and dialogue are decent but not outstanding.
The conflict is a real twist and a big one, especially given the fact that up to that point there was nothing at all remarkable in the story. Some of what's involved in the resolution seems like smoke and mirrors and it is at least confusing.
This is a pleasant family friendly movie, but doesn't stand out much from the hundreds of other Christmas movies playing from late October through Christmas on several networks.