8.4 stars.
I love Shannon Elizabeth, I always have. I mean what guy doesn't love that face? Is her smile fake? Who cares, she makes it look genuine and sweet. And we feel so sorry for her and we are angry at the guy for breaking her heart. Yes, I understand the reality of the situation, she being a celebrity, he being a widower with two young children, is difficult to translate onto the screen. So this man is probably being somewhat rational when he runs from his soulmate yet again. In real life that would be very possible. But I still feel that hopeless romantic inside of me that I dare only reminisce about from time to time.
Back when you were a teenager and even into your early twenties (maybe you are there now), remember when you'd fall in love with a Disney or romantic movie and you'd have to watch it over and over again just to purge it from your blood? Those feelings don't visit so much now that I'm beyond my twenties, but sometimes I wish they would. This story evokes just a glimmer.
And the lead male, I don't know his name, but he has a wonderful performance. The two of them have good chemistry, and even though the story doesn't necessarily lend itself to an organic romance per se, it still works in its own uneven way. And the children, are you kidding me? These are two of the most adorable child actors I've seen in a very long time. And to see one reviewer didn't like the kids? A few reviewers didn't like this movie, that's fine, but the kids? They were perfect for this. I guess we humans have vastly different tastes, and we don't have to like the same things, but I just can't process how someone could detest 'Catch a Christmas Star'. Maybe the music is a bit weird. Miss Elizabeth has some quirky singing with the odd lyrics and stuff, but her voice isn't bad. I still can't fathom someone not liking this film. I just loved all the actors and the dialogue, and how the little girl acts and talks like a grownup and the stuff she says is so poetic and on point. Sure, it might be a bit far fetched, but just barely. I've met kids with just about that much savvy at a very young age like she is. It's not unheard of.
This is a sappy and cheesy experience, but it's as entertaining as any of the greats.
I love Shannon Elizabeth, I always have. I mean what guy doesn't love that face? Is her smile fake? Who cares, she makes it look genuine and sweet. And we feel so sorry for her and we are angry at the guy for breaking her heart. Yes, I understand the reality of the situation, she being a celebrity, he being a widower with two young children, is difficult to translate onto the screen. So this man is probably being somewhat rational when he runs from his soulmate yet again. In real life that would be very possible. But I still feel that hopeless romantic inside of me that I dare only reminisce about from time to time.
Back when you were a teenager and even into your early twenties (maybe you are there now), remember when you'd fall in love with a Disney or romantic movie and you'd have to watch it over and over again just to purge it from your blood? Those feelings don't visit so much now that I'm beyond my twenties, but sometimes I wish they would. This story evokes just a glimmer.
And the lead male, I don't know his name, but he has a wonderful performance. The two of them have good chemistry, and even though the story doesn't necessarily lend itself to an organic romance per se, it still works in its own uneven way. And the children, are you kidding me? These are two of the most adorable child actors I've seen in a very long time. And to see one reviewer didn't like the kids? A few reviewers didn't like this movie, that's fine, but the kids? They were perfect for this. I guess we humans have vastly different tastes, and we don't have to like the same things, but I just can't process how someone could detest 'Catch a Christmas Star'. Maybe the music is a bit weird. Miss Elizabeth has some quirky singing with the odd lyrics and stuff, but her voice isn't bad. I still can't fathom someone not liking this film. I just loved all the actors and the dialogue, and how the little girl acts and talks like a grownup and the stuff she says is so poetic and on point. Sure, it might be a bit far fetched, but just barely. I've met kids with just about that much savvy at a very young age like she is. It's not unheard of.
This is a sappy and cheesy experience, but it's as entertaining as any of the greats.