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Christmas Joy

  • TV Movie
  • 2018
  • TV-G
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
2.2K
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Danielle Panabaker and Matt Long in Christmas Joy (2018)
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Joy Holbrook is a market researcher about to get a sweet promotion just in time for the holidays. But she receives an urgent phone call from home and rushes back to help her Aunt recover fro... Read allJoy Holbrook is a market researcher about to get a sweet promotion just in time for the holidays. But she receives an urgent phone call from home and rushes back to help her Aunt recover from surgery, reuniting with her former crush, Ben.Joy Holbrook is a market researcher about to get a sweet promotion just in time for the holidays. But she receives an urgent phone call from home and rushes back to help her Aunt recover from surgery, reuniting with her former crush, Ben.

  • Director
    • Monika Mitchell
  • Writers
    • Jennifer Maisel
    • Tracy Andreen
    • Nancy Naigle
  • Stars
    • Danielle Panabaker
    • Matt Long
    • Lucia Walters
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    2.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Monika Mitchell
    • Writers
      • Jennifer Maisel
      • Tracy Andreen
      • Nancy Naigle
    • Stars
      • Danielle Panabaker
      • Matt Long
      • Lucia Walters
    • 41User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Danielle Panabaker
    Danielle Panabaker
    • Joy Holbrook
    Matt Long
    Matt Long
    • Ben Andrews
    Lucia Walters
    Lucia Walters
    • Margie Carter
    Beverley Elliott
    Beverley Elliott
    • Ruby Dempsey
    Shannon Chan-Kent
    • Renee
    Gabrielle Rose
    Gabrielle Rose
    • Poppy Weatherton
    Susan Hogan
    Susan Hogan
    • Shirley Andrews
    Fred Henderson
    Fred Henderson
    • Ed Andrews
    Chris Shields
    Chris Shields
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    Taylor Hastings
    Taylor Hastings
    • Ashley Jules
    John Shaw
    John Shaw
    • Phil Finnegan
    Sean MacLean
    • Zeke
    Sarah Hayward
    Sarah Hayward
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    Robert Egger
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    AJ Simmons
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    Michael Brian
    • Poppy's Assistant
    Dion Riley
    • Waiter
    Françoise Robertson
    Françoise Robertson
    • Brenda
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Monika Mitchell
    • Writers
      • Jennifer Maisel
      • Tracy Andreen
      • Nancy Naigle
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    6TheLittleSongbird

    Joy that could have been cooked through more

    'Christmas Joy' did have potential. The premise was very appealing, not the most original on the block but it sounded very cute and charming. And there have been a fair share of Hallmark Christmas films that have been both of those things. Have overtime been seeing as many Hallmark Christmas films as possible, some are a lot better than others but this is not coming from somebody that hates Christmas or dismisses Hallmark straight off the bat.

    More could have been done with the premise in my view in 'Christmas Joy'. It is a long way from wasted, it wasn't raw at least. It could have been cooked through more. It is not one of the best Hallmark Christmas films or one of the worst, and when it comes to their 2018 output it's towards the better half in what was a very mixed year fot them. Personally didn't think that 'Christmas Joy' was great but it was a long way from terrible, actually quite liked it while not loving it.

    Am going to start with the good things, as there is more of them than there are bad. It is very professionally filmed and the locations are beautiful. Danielle Panabaker is an amiable female lead, it was great too to have a female lead character that didn't irritate or have their flaws over-emphasised (too many Hallmark films make that mistake), and Matt Long once his characters becomes more likeable is charming as well. The two work beautifully together and look at ease with each other, their relationship is prominent and develops more realistically than most other similar relationships with Hallmark.

    On the most part, the characters didn't bore or irritate and the supporting characters seemed to be having fun. The script is not too cheesy or schmaltzy in my view and doesn't sound awkward. The story is heart-warming, is light-hearted, doesn't come over as too serious and is moving without being sugary sweet.

    Do think that more emphasis could have been had on the cooking aspect, that was underused. Likewise, there could have been less of the music score and it could have been a lot more subtly handled in a film that sounded too over-scored. Ben was not likeable to begin with, it was hard to see what people saw in him with such a jerk-ish and uptight attitude. Thankfully this lessened when he was developed more.

    The story is flawed, one should know that the Hallmark films are not to be seen if you want a Grade A story. It at least is not bland but it is very predictable, due to a done to death formula lacking freshness, and has dull stretches. Some suspension of disbelief is needed later on, such as how too easily everything is resolved.

    In conclusion, above average but didn't strike me as great. 6/10
    9idozah

    They have chemistry! Worth watching.

    For me the chemistry is important when I'm looking at Hallmark movies and this movie has a lot. Christmas and decorations everywhere, I loved it. I love the leads too, nice match. For sure I will watch the movie again soon.
    9ambie719

    Better than most

    A really nice way to spend a couple hours. Good story but its the leads who make this one so charming.
    6MIssM19

    Appealing characters.

    Familiar formula: girl goes back home and while spending time there she reconnects with people and with the place she grew up in. I can understand why people may have find this a little bit boring and slow.

    I liked it. I have seen Danielle before and I've always enjoyed watching her act. Matt, however is new to me. And their chemistry was amazing. Honestly, they lack the "perky" trait we are so used to in these movies, but the relationship seemed real. The storyline is plain, nothing surprising. I mean, do these events really happen during Christmas in real life?

    Danielle and Matt's acting made Joy and Ben's personas believable. And that was appealing.
    Kirpianuscus

    a sparkle

    The basic virtue - the three ladies : Beverly Elliot,Susan Hogan and especially the adorable Danielle Panabaker. Second - the simplicity and high predactibility of the story. Not the last - something giving toMatt long credibility as Ben Andrews. A so familiar Hallmark Christmas film giving the presence and performance of Daniele Panabaker as the inspired sparkle.

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    • Trivia
      Filmed in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada.
    • Goofs
      The food in the freezer isn't likely to have defrosted overnight. The freezer is located in a barn that does not look well insulated (if insulated at all!) and the barn door is just a piece of wood. It is definitely below freezing outside, since there is a lot of snow on the ground that isn't melting. Plus, the freezer door was left open overnight, when it is generally even colder than during the day.
    • Crazy credits
      The actors credited in the opening titles aren't listed in the end credits.
    • Connections
      Referenced in It's Christmastown: 034 - Judge Panabaker in Cookie v. Gingerbread (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Sleigh Bells
      (uncredited)

      Performed by Jeannie Tanner Quartet

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    • Release date
      • November 3, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Crown Media International Distribution (United States)
      • Hallmark Channel Press (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La alegría de la Navidad
    • Filming locations
      • Ladner Village, Delta, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Hallmark Channel
      • Crown Media Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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