Honest Review – ‘The Secret Gift Of Christmas’ Premiered On Hallmark Channel.
‘The Secret Gift Of Christmas’ Premiered On Hallmark Channel. A colorful personal shopper changes the life of a gruff contractor and his sweet daughter when Meghan Ory (“Chesapeake Shores,” “Dashing Through the Snow”) and Christopher Russell (“Chasing Waterfalls,” “Love in the Forecast”). The chemistry between Meghan Ory and Christopher Russell was wonderful.
From Hallmark, ‘The Secret Gift of Christmas’ is about a perky self-confessed bachelorette Bonnie (Ory) has the best job in the world. As a personal shopper with a vibrant social presence, she has parlayed her passion for purchasing into a successful business.
Her personal touch is what makes her stand out to her clients, but after being hired by gruff contractor Patrick (Russell). Where she finds she has her work cut out for her. Patrick is less than impressed by some of her choices. When he sees the friendship blossoming between Bonnie and his daughter Phoebe (Ellie Cluett, “From”), he begins to appreciate her knack for understanding others. When he sees how her taste in gift selection is delighting his clients, he opens to the possibility that her sense of style might help him.
The more time they spend together, Patrick gets a glimpse of the real Bonnie and not the social media persona she portrays for her business page. However, things get complicated when Bonnie’s thoughtfulness leads another woman to set her sights on Patrick. If Bonnie and Patrick can tear down the walls between them, they just might get the greatest gift of all – love.
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“The Secret Gift of Christmas” is from Johnson Production Group and Waterstar Entertainment. Timothy O. Johnson, Meghan Ory, Christie Will, and Oliver De Caigny are executive producers. Karen Wentzell is the producer. Will directed from her own script, from a story by Will, Barbara Kymlicka, and Lisa Alford.
This movie, while fun, was probably a one-watch for me. It was not one of my favorites this year. Furthermore, I love the cheesy heartwarming feels of most Hallmark movies. Unfortunately, this one just didn’t connect with me the way others do. If you have seen this one, let me know your thoughts on it.
