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Too Close For Christmas

Original title: Too Close for Christmas
  • TV Movie
  • 20202020
  • GG
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
1.3K
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POPULARITY
8,235
2,592
Steve Byers, Chad Michael Murray, and Jessica Lowndes in Too Close For Christmas (2020)
A woman's feelings start to change when she reluctantly spends Christmas with the man responsible for ending her last relationship.
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A woman's feelings start to change when she reluctantly spends Christmas with the man responsible for ending her last relationship.A woman's feelings start to change when she reluctantly spends Christmas with the man responsible for ending her last relationship.A woman's feelings start to change when she reluctantly spends Christmas with the man responsible for ending her last relationship.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
1.3K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
8,235
2,592
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    • Director
      • Ernie Barbarash
    • Writer
      • Nicole Baxter
    • Stars
      • Chad Michael Murray
      • Jessica Lowndes
      • Vanessa Sears
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    • Director
      • Ernie Barbarash
    • Writer
      • Nicole Baxter
    • Stars
      • Chad Michael Murray
      • Jessica Lowndes
      • Vanessa Sears
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    • 22User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews

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    Chad Michael Murray and Jessica Lowndes in Too Close For Christmas (2020)
    Chad Michael Murray and Jessica Lowndes in Too Close For Christmas (2020)
    Chad Michael Murray and Jessica Lowndes in Too Close For Christmas (2020)
    Chad Michael Murray in Too Close For Christmas (2020)
    Too Close For Christmas (2020)
    Chad Michael Murray and Jessica Lowndes in Too Close For Christmas (2020)
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    Too Close For Christmas (2020)
    Chad Michael Murray and Jessica Lowndes in Too Close For Christmas (2020)
    Chad Michael Murray and Jessica Lowndes in Too Close For Christmas (2020)
    Chad Michael Murray and Jessica Lowndes in Too Close For Christmas (2020)

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    Chad Michael Murray
    Chad Michael Murray
    • Paul Barnett
    Jessica Lowndes
    Jessica Lowndes
    • Hayley Parker
    Vanessa Sears
    Vanessa Sears
    • Amy Parker-Barnett
    Steve Byers
    Steve Byers
    • Tim Barnett
    Seana McKenna
    • Judy Barnett
    Rob Stewart
    Rob Stewart
    • Penn Barnett
    Fiona Highet
    Fiona Highet
    • Patti Larson
    Ellora Patnaik
    Ellora Patnaik
    • Kim
    Josh Bainbridge
    Josh Bainbridge
    • Taxi Driver
    Chris Farquhar
    Chris Farquhar
    • Trey
    Deanna Jarvis
    Deanna Jarvis
    • Michelle Larson
    Kelly Martin
    Kelly Martin
    • Miranda Watson
    Phil Popp
    Phil Popp
    • Joe
    • Director
      • Ernie Barbarash
    • Writer
      • Nicole Baxter
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    • Trivia
      The wooden elves are by Elizabeth Brown Woodcarvings.
    • Goofs
      Lead character mentions being in Cape Town and watching the sun rise over the Atlantic. The Atlantic is to the west, not from where the sun rises.
    • Quotes

      Paul: Drop the call. It happens a lot out here. You know sometimes there is better service in the drive if you want to try it.

      Hayley Parker: I am fine.

      Paul: Did you try to shake it?

      Hayley Parker: What?

      Paul: Your phone. It helps. I'm kidding. It's a joke.

      Hayley Parker: Ha.

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    7/10
    Surprisingly good
    Expectations weren't particularly massive for 'Too Close for Christmas'. Am not a fan of Jessica Lowndes and have not been impressed by a lot of her performances. Chad Michael Murray generally has come on a lot, though some performances and films are better than others dependent on the material. The premise also wasn't wow worthy. But there was hope as there were good films in the unsurprisingly uneven 2020 Lifetime Christmas batch.

    Of which 'Too Close for Christmas' is one of the better ones and has one particularly big surprise that was not expected at all. Is it a great film? No, none of the 2020 Lifetime Christmas films are though in all fairness. Is it worth watching? Absolutely yes (as is enough of this particular batch), and one of the recently seen Christmas films that surprised me a lot. While not everything in 'Too Close for Christmas' works, a lot does and very well indeed.

    Am going to start with what could have been better. The plot is nothing special formula-wise and in terms of how it maps out. It's another film that is a bit of a slow starter, where it takes time to set up and the dialogue is on the awkward side.

    Did think that some of the conflict was a bit forced and that the ending was too neatly resolved.

    Having said all of this, 'Too Close for Christmas' succeeds in many areas. Visually, the film is professional looking rather than looking on the cheap, the scenery is lovely. The music is not used too much and has an appropriate sound. The direction shows somebody at ease with the genre and while there is nothing innovative it's not routine or dull either. Murray tries too hard at times, especially in the argument, but he brings energy and charm to his performance. Even better, surprisingly, is Lowndes in one of her best performances, much more relaxed and expressive than usual. The chemistry between them endears. The supporting cast are strong all round.

    Characters were ones worth rooting for, they may not be complex but they at least have personality and the personalities are interesting and appealing. No overblown character flaws. Furthermore, a great job is done with the Christmas atmosphere, where it does feel like Christmas and in an affectionate way. Some lovely Christmas touches and there are some very sweet, but not sickly, scenes. Was not crazy about the script early on, but it did have a nice mix of funny and poignant lines. The story may be thin but has a warm heart and charm and doesn't take itself too seriously.

    In conclusion, a pleasant surprise. 7/10.
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    • Release date
      • December 4, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Too Close for Christmas
    • Filming locations
      • Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • HP Christmas Magic Productions
      • Hideaway Pictures
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,602
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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