Greetings, salutations, and a seasonal welcome to all you movie aficionados. Here are my considerations and recommendation for The Christmas Ring.
Story: 1.75/2 - Direction and Pace: 2.50/4 - Performances: 1.25/2 - Enjoyment: 1.50/2
Total 7/10
I love to be surprised by a movie: Whether it's by the story, the direction, the performances, or all the aforementioned. With The Christmas Ring, it was the story that grabbed me the most, which, in the ever-increasing multitude of similar Christmas movies, speaks volumes by itself. The writer adds freshness to the narrative by including a new slant, a credible twist, and robust characterisations. We've had plenty of Chrimbo quest movies where the lead is searching for a particular object; and/or the story behind the item. Here, it's the ring of the title. But the principal character is searching in antique and pawn shops for her parents' missing wedding band after their passing. However, she comes across a similar ring with an inscription. The bejewelled band gives her an idea for a seasonal story her online magazine could run. This idea leads her into conflict with her editor and boss, so she takes time off and begins digging into the mystery herself. What she finds on her quest is the truth behind her search for her parents' long-lost ring: A man disillusioned by love and trusts few people because of it: A family in need of patching up: Many new friends: The Christmas Ring's story which brings together a family and a township: And, of course, love. Mix this together with its charmingly absorbing characters, and you have the essential ingredients of a delightfully heart-warming Christmas Story. And luckily for the viewers, the director blends them with a tender atmosphere and a dash of cheeriness to give them just that. By good fortune, the cast is also excellent in their roles, making The Christmas Ring a pleasurable viewing experience.
If you only get to watch one Christmas Romance this season, I suggest The Christmas Ring would be a fine choice. I'd also recommend it for the newbies getting their romance on this Christmastime for the first time. Grab a hot chocolate, snuggle up under a duvet, and enjoy.
Please check out my HO! HO! HO! Christmas Belles list to see where I ranked the movie.
Take Care, Stay Well, And Best Wishes For A Merry Christmas.
Story: 1.75/2 - Direction and Pace: 2.50/4 - Performances: 1.25/2 - Enjoyment: 1.50/2
Total 7/10
I love to be surprised by a movie: Whether it's by the story, the direction, the performances, or all the aforementioned. With The Christmas Ring, it was the story that grabbed me the most, which, in the ever-increasing multitude of similar Christmas movies, speaks volumes by itself. The writer adds freshness to the narrative by including a new slant, a credible twist, and robust characterisations. We've had plenty of Chrimbo quest movies where the lead is searching for a particular object; and/or the story behind the item. Here, it's the ring of the title. But the principal character is searching in antique and pawn shops for her parents' missing wedding band after their passing. However, she comes across a similar ring with an inscription. The bejewelled band gives her an idea for a seasonal story her online magazine could run. This idea leads her into conflict with her editor and boss, so she takes time off and begins digging into the mystery herself. What she finds on her quest is the truth behind her search for her parents' long-lost ring: A man disillusioned by love and trusts few people because of it: A family in need of patching up: Many new friends: The Christmas Ring's story which brings together a family and a township: And, of course, love. Mix this together with its charmingly absorbing characters, and you have the essential ingredients of a delightfully heart-warming Christmas Story. And luckily for the viewers, the director blends them with a tender atmosphere and a dash of cheeriness to give them just that. By good fortune, the cast is also excellent in their roles, making The Christmas Ring a pleasurable viewing experience.
If you only get to watch one Christmas Romance this season, I suggest The Christmas Ring would be a fine choice. I'd also recommend it for the newbies getting their romance on this Christmastime for the first time. Grab a hot chocolate, snuggle up under a duvet, and enjoy.
Please check out my HO! HO! HO! Christmas Belles list to see where I ranked the movie.
Take Care, Stay Well, And Best Wishes For A Merry Christmas.