40 reviews
Sometimes in a Hallmark film, you're left wondering how the actual love relationship managed to develop into the final romantic declaration & long-awaited kiss. Not so with this film. They were in each others company for most of the film & we were seeing a slow-burning romance blossom from detestation to apathy to affection and then love. It was a good watchable process, firmly enhanced by the performances and chemistry of both leads who totally nailed it ! Their time acting together in Days of Their Lives kept their chemistry fresh. The storyline was a bit ho-hum but all performances from bosses, friends, jealous co-workers, old girlfriend & parents (nice to see Lindsey Wagner doing well) kept the whole story-pot bubbling away nicely ! Would love to see a sequel !
- rebekahrox
- Dec 8, 2018
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It's a great Christmas Hallmark movie! I enjoyed it a lot. Nice to see Lindsay Wagner too.
Molly has a business of her own, she owns a dating app. Jeff works in publicity. They crossed paths before even knowing each other. Then they got matched in her app and make agreements to help each other out in their professionals lives.
I definitely need to watch this a second time (may be edited later) but this movie was great.
The plot is nothing new (surprise!), we have fake snow, lies between the leads and everything you expect from a Hallmark movie.
Luckily, Jen's character wasn't as terrible as some of the other she had but what made this movie appealing for me was definitely the new face (Brian) he somehow made it refreshing and not so repetitive, and last but not least the chemistry between them was amazing.
Still need to watch it again though.
I definitely need to watch this a second time (may be edited later) but this movie was great.
The plot is nothing new (surprise!), we have fake snow, lies between the leads and everything you expect from a Hallmark movie.
Luckily, Jen's character wasn't as terrible as some of the other she had but what made this movie appealing for me was definitely the new face (Brian) he somehow made it refreshing and not so repetitive, and last but not least the chemistry between them was amazing.
Still need to watch it again though.
Molly Hoffman has created a social app not for love but for business escort purposes. Matches agree to go to business Christmas events with each other. It's called Mingle All the Way. Her investors suggest that she use her own app before they put money into it. She keeps bumping into Jeff Scanlon who steals her Christmas present for her dad. Jeff is having trouble finding a Christmas date and he uses the app. The two combative busy business people get matched up.
In order to make the premise work better, the investor should be the one setting her up with Jeff. Molly would be forced to make the pairing work with the investor following them around on their first date. I actually really like app idea and its potential for rom-com. The leads are fine Hallmark material. This is really straight forward as are most of the Hallmark movies. They truly don't have any drama. It does have the right sentiments. This is fine for those who love Hallmark specials.
In order to make the premise work better, the investor should be the one setting her up with Jeff. Molly would be forced to make the pairing work with the investor following them around on their first date. I actually really like app idea and its potential for rom-com. The leads are fine Hallmark material. This is really straight forward as are most of the Hallmark movies. They truly don't have any drama. It does have the right sentiments. This is fine for those who love Hallmark specials.
- SnoopyStyle
- Jul 24, 2019
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I just can't think of anything I didn't like about this movie. Both leads sparkled and their chemistry was tangible. The supporting cast was great (loved Lindsay Wagner!).
I particularly liked the sub-plot involving the friction between mother and daughter and the device used to resolve it.
The male lead was a lot of fun to watch. Like most of the other actors, he really seemed to be having fun in the production. I always like to see that. Even though it seems like it would break the fourth wall, it actually takes me into the story even deeper.
As for other reviewers, I'm always surprised at the amount of analysis applied to Hallmark movies. They are formulaic. You knew that before you flipped on the channel. There are a few of their movies that have silly plots. This was not one of them.
I particularly liked the sub-plot involving the friction between mother and daughter and the device used to resolve it.
The male lead was a lot of fun to watch. Like most of the other actors, he really seemed to be having fun in the production. I always like to see that. Even though it seems like it would break the fourth wall, it actually takes me into the story even deeper.
As for other reviewers, I'm always surprised at the amount of analysis applied to Hallmark movies. They are formulaic. You knew that before you flipped on the channel. There are a few of their movies that have silly plots. This was not one of them.
- FrankWButterfield
- Dec 2, 2018
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Let me start by saying I love holiday movies. It's the only time of year that makes me realize I'm not actually dead inside. Although completely predictable as every Christmas movie is the same, this one still managed to be cute and charming. The main characters were surprisingly easy to watch and meshed well together, which is a component a lot of other holiday movies struggle with. This baffles me as I fully expected Jeff, the love interest, to run off with Molly's male assistant. Although I really couldn't get past that feeling, they certainly were fantastic in their scenes together. I recommend this one.
As hallmark movies go, this one was in the upper percentage of good ones. i have always loved jen lilly. i will be rewatching this one each year.
- peterpaul-14894
- Dec 4, 2018
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Review Date 7/17/2019
I have Reviewed OVER 500 "Christmas Films, & Christmas Television Movies , & Television Specials". Please BEWARE Of films and specials with just one review! For instance When "It's a POSITIVE" chances are that the reviewer was involved with the production. "If its Negative" then they may have a grudge against the film for whatever reason. I am fare. I am on a mission to watch every Christmas Movie ever produced. Since 2014 I average 100 per year.
I am a huge Lindsay Wagner fan. So I did not see her name in the credits so when she popped up I was in heaven. So to me this film got a minimum of 5 stars just for her presence but luckily this film has Holiday charm and annexed about the holidays that keeps you very interested in the film.
In this movie a woman has developed a dating app that is really a PLUS 1 app. It for people looking for a platonic relationship. Molly, founder of the app, is determined to prove to her family that it is a success. Therefore, she joins the app, and meets another busy professional, Jeff. When Molly and Jeff are matched, they are both horrified to realize they've already had not one, but two disastrous previous encounters. Nevertheless, they agree to stay matched for all their respective upcoming holiday engagements. As the pair gets closer, perhaps their business arrangement might turn into something more this holiday season.
Now you know how this is going to end but I will say when it comes to matters of the heart this film does it correctly. Most of when we were kids you are afraid to admit your true feelings about someone. It's nice to see adults really have a hard time too .
This was a nice movie that is well made with some visuals flair.
I have Reviewed OVER 500 "Christmas Films, & Christmas Television Movies , & Television Specials". Please BEWARE Of films and specials with just one review! For instance When "It's a POSITIVE" chances are that the reviewer was involved with the production. "If its Negative" then they may have a grudge against the film for whatever reason. I am fare. I am on a mission to watch every Christmas Movie ever produced. Since 2014 I average 100 per year.
I am a huge Lindsay Wagner fan. So I did not see her name in the credits so when she popped up I was in heaven. So to me this film got a minimum of 5 stars just for her presence but luckily this film has Holiday charm and annexed about the holidays that keeps you very interested in the film.
In this movie a woman has developed a dating app that is really a PLUS 1 app. It for people looking for a platonic relationship. Molly, founder of the app, is determined to prove to her family that it is a success. Therefore, she joins the app, and meets another busy professional, Jeff. When Molly and Jeff are matched, they are both horrified to realize they've already had not one, but two disastrous previous encounters. Nevertheless, they agree to stay matched for all their respective upcoming holiday engagements. As the pair gets closer, perhaps their business arrangement might turn into something more this holiday season.
Now you know how this is going to end but I will say when it comes to matters of the heart this film does it correctly. Most of when we were kids you are afraid to admit your true feelings about someone. It's nice to see adults really have a hard time too .
This was a nice movie that is well made with some visuals flair.
- Christmas-Reviewer
- Jul 17, 2019
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- cammietime
- Dec 26, 2018
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- karine_attias
- Dec 9, 2018
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Molly Hoffman created an app called mingle all the way...only it's not a dating app, it's for professionals to use for networking and career advancement when they need a plus one. She is trying to get a big investor to invest in her company, but the investor asks for proof as to how it works, Molly then signs herself up to use the app and is paired with Jeff Scanlon...who she unfortunately has already met in real life when he took the one of a kind angel tree topper right out from under her at a shop while Christmas shopping. Jeff needs a date to take to work functions because he thinks he is being overlooked for promotions because he isn't a family man.
After their initial friction, it is apparent to everyone around them that these two are perfect for each other. Can they get over themselves and see it too?
This is a recommendation for my fellow romantics. Some of the banter between these two is quite fun.
After their initial friction, it is apparent to everyone around them that these two are perfect for each other. Can they get over themselves and see it too?
This is a recommendation for my fellow romantics. Some of the banter between these two is quite fun.
Have always absolutely loved Christmas and consider it still my favourite time of year. Love the nostalgia it brings, the family time and all the fond memories of our Christmas traditions which we still continue to do. There is a very, very small doubt of ever tiring of it. Also love Christmas films, and there are some classic ones that won't be named for fairness, and that was the main reason as to why 'Mingle All the Way' was seen in the first place, as well as wanting to broaden my horizons on them.
One sort of knows what to expect from 'Mingle All the Way', from the somewhat cheesy title and considering that story-wise there is not a whole lot of variation or seemingly much new on a fairly familiar theme. Recent viewings of festive films have seen some mild hits and also just as many misses, and 'Mingle All the Way' fits somewhere in the mixed bag/middling category, neither among the best or worst. Like a fair share of recently seen festive films, it is going to be one of those films that people will love and others will hate. Personally fit with neither extreme and am somewhere in the middle, finding it a watchable film but not a great one.
'Mingle All the Way' looks decent, the locations are particularly striking. The music provides some affectionate nostalgia and is pleasant to listen to. The Christmas atmosphere is handled charmingly and affectionately and the romance can be genuinely sweet and doesn't go overboard on the schmaltz.
Jen Lilley is a winning lead, while there is a feel good charm, amusing moments and the sentimentality doesn't get too much. Some smart tension at times too.
However, Brant Daugherty too often comes over as rather annoying and Lindsay Wagner is over-the-top in her roles, sometimes enjoyably but at other times it unbalances the film. The rest of the cast do their best but don't have much to do. The characters don't enough to them to make them interesting or rootable, while the direction is routine at times while far from being amateurish.
The story is not exactly dull and enough of it engages, but it is very predictable and some of it feels rather contrived too. The script doesn't always flow and can be very cheesy.
In conclusion, watchable but a mixed bag. 5/10
One sort of knows what to expect from 'Mingle All the Way', from the somewhat cheesy title and considering that story-wise there is not a whole lot of variation or seemingly much new on a fairly familiar theme. Recent viewings of festive films have seen some mild hits and also just as many misses, and 'Mingle All the Way' fits somewhere in the mixed bag/middling category, neither among the best or worst. Like a fair share of recently seen festive films, it is going to be one of those films that people will love and others will hate. Personally fit with neither extreme and am somewhere in the middle, finding it a watchable film but not a great one.
'Mingle All the Way' looks decent, the locations are particularly striking. The music provides some affectionate nostalgia and is pleasant to listen to. The Christmas atmosphere is handled charmingly and affectionately and the romance can be genuinely sweet and doesn't go overboard on the schmaltz.
Jen Lilley is a winning lead, while there is a feel good charm, amusing moments and the sentimentality doesn't get too much. Some smart tension at times too.
However, Brant Daugherty too often comes over as rather annoying and Lindsay Wagner is over-the-top in her roles, sometimes enjoyably but at other times it unbalances the film. The rest of the cast do their best but don't have much to do. The characters don't enough to them to make them interesting or rootable, while the direction is routine at times while far from being amateurish.
The story is not exactly dull and enough of it engages, but it is very predictable and some of it feels rather contrived too. The script doesn't always flow and can be very cheesy.
In conclusion, watchable but a mixed bag. 5/10
- TheLittleSongbird
- Mar 4, 2019
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Surprising, charming. Yes, predictable and the look of Brant Daugherty , for Lindsay Wagner , for chemistry and for flavors of old fashion romantic movies. The story is simple and, in many senses, not it is the good point but the nice acting , the familiar twists and, off course, the triumph of pure love against an aplication and a fake sentimental story, so pragmatic and so not surprising but just realistic in contemporary world. A good Christmas film , sure, romance and the expected end but smart in few scenes and good for fine atmosphere..
- Kirpianuscus
- Dec 15, 2021
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Initial Thoughts:
If you've ever watched a Hallmark movie then you know to expect sub-par acting, cheesy romance, and a predictable ending. However, I found that "Mingle All The Way" is the rare exception to the rule. The two leads played by Jen Lilley and Brant Daughtery are perfectly setup for each other. Their chemistry, and their acting in general, were a fresh welcome, as they blended in perfect harmony from start to finish. The personal life, side stories of both main characters, also works flawlessly into this Hallmark Presentation, as they bring this story to it's happy whole.
Overall: Predictable, but not as unsatisfyingly predictable as other Hallmark Presentations. If you are looking for a wholesome Christmas film to watch this holiday season. I would definitely suggest "Mingle All The Way". Grab a blanket, hot chocolate, and some popcorn and...
Enjoy the show!
Overall: Predictable, but not as unsatisfyingly predictable as other Hallmark Presentations. If you are looking for a wholesome Christmas film to watch this holiday season. I would definitely suggest "Mingle All The Way". Grab a blanket, hot chocolate, and some popcorn and...
Enjoy the show!
- PerryAtTheMovies
- Dec 8, 2020
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When a cliche is done so well, you just don't care. We all know the premise: bring fake boyfriend home to get the family off your back, oops -real feelings begin to emerge. It's been done and done. The palpable chemistry of the two leads however, and polish of their performance, makes you (if not forget it's formulaic) completely embrace it like a favorite cozy blanket. Mingle All The Way isn't just the best new Holiday movie of the season, but one I'll watch again! The latter says everything.
- allisonfranks-65163
- Dec 15, 2018
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I thought it was a good movie and the actors / actresses were great. This was one of Hallmark's better Christmas movies that I will want to watch again.
- MovieNight123
- Dec 13, 2018
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Hallmark needs to concentrate on quality instead of quantity. The story is so predictable and boring. Although the cast headed by Jen Lilley and Brant Daugherty are fine in other movies and they make quite a cute couple, the characters are not very interesting or likeable. He is rather obnoxious and selfish at first and she is wimpy and boring. Good to see Lindsay Wagner again as mom. The pretend to be dates for each other is kind of déjà by. Things get a little better towards the end.
Not a must watch.
Not a must watch.
- phd_travel
- Jan 6, 2019
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The "fake romance" trope is commonly trotted out in Hallmark Christmas movies. If there isn't one every year, there will probably be one the next. LOL This is one. However, they put a twist on it by having the pairing not be truly fake, but just a new app which pairs people who need plus ones for holiday events.
However, the creator of the app is challenged to use her own app, and of course it pairs her with a man she's already been at odds with ... twice. So we have the start of an antithetical romance which isn't supposed to be a romance in the first place.
This movie's script succeeds where many fail ... it puts the leads together in ways which believably sell the idea they might gain affection for each other.
There are funny moments and quite moving moments, such as when the male lead defends the female lead to her mother, and later when the mother takes that to heart and shows up to mend things with her daughter.
We recommend this movie and we'll watch it again. (In fact, I write this review after our second viewing. We also saw it the year it first aired).
However, the creator of the app is challenged to use her own app, and of course it pairs her with a man she's already been at odds with ... twice. So we have the start of an antithetical romance which isn't supposed to be a romance in the first place.
This movie's script succeeds where many fail ... it puts the leads together in ways which believably sell the idea they might gain affection for each other.
There are funny moments and quite moving moments, such as when the male lead defends the female lead to her mother, and later when the mother takes that to heart and shows up to mend things with her daughter.
We recommend this movie and we'll watch it again. (In fact, I write this review after our second viewing. We also saw it the year it first aired).
- VetteRanger
- Dec 11, 2023
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Just my personal view ...
I really thought I would love this show. For one, I really enjoyed Jen Lilley in Harvest Moon and The Spirit of Christmas. She plays the lead romantic female role really well.
And the cinematography was wonderful in this show. Beautiful scenery, brilliant Christmas decorations, lovely homes ... the story line is predictable but that is what we Hallmark fans want. A love story that is simple, simpler than most of our lives. So, I thought, I am going to love this show.
Also, the script deserves congratulatory mention. Jeff did EVERYTHING any girl would want in a boyfriend, who wouldn't want a boyfriend like that right?
Well ... not quite. I could not get past how effeminate Brant Daugherty's acting was in this movie. I had to google him and yes, he is married (to a woman). He is completely unbelievable as a romantic male lead in a hetero relationship. And what a pity! He is so tall and very handsome but his mannerisms ... if I were Jack McFarland (of Will and Grace), I would probably be in love with him.
I won't be watching this show again. It made me feel really misplaced for the 1.5 hours it played.
I really thought I would love this show. For one, I really enjoyed Jen Lilley in Harvest Moon and The Spirit of Christmas. She plays the lead romantic female role really well.
And the cinematography was wonderful in this show. Beautiful scenery, brilliant Christmas decorations, lovely homes ... the story line is predictable but that is what we Hallmark fans want. A love story that is simple, simpler than most of our lives. So, I thought, I am going to love this show.
Also, the script deserves congratulatory mention. Jeff did EVERYTHING any girl would want in a boyfriend, who wouldn't want a boyfriend like that right?
Well ... not quite. I could not get past how effeminate Brant Daugherty's acting was in this movie. I had to google him and yes, he is married (to a woman). He is completely unbelievable as a romantic male lead in a hetero relationship. And what a pity! He is so tall and very handsome but his mannerisms ... if I were Jack McFarland (of Will and Grace), I would probably be in love with him.
I won't be watching this show again. It made me feel really misplaced for the 1.5 hours it played.
I love this movie and I think that it is a great Christmas movie. I also like that the sister thinks that her sister and Jeff could be more that just a business arrangement that could turn into a match made in heaven. And it is a great Christmas movie that the whole family should sit down and watch.
- alexgibbsa
- Dec 30, 2021
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I thought this was a good movie. I liked the cast and thought they worked well together.
I picked this as part of my 100 christmas movies before Christmas day challenge which now makes it 18 movies watched.
Would I watch this again? Yes. It was a good movie. Fun and romantic with the added bonus of Christmas.
I picked this as part of my 100 christmas movies before Christmas day challenge which now makes it 18 movies watched.
Would I watch this again? Yes. It was a good movie. Fun and romantic with the added bonus of Christmas.
- jrbusiness-64499
- Oct 19, 2020
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Though we knew the basic plot of this movie going in, and enjoy Jen Lilley very much, we were bewildered with the flow of the movie and how it seemed to fail getting us into the flow of what we were expecting. After about 20 minutes we took a quick pause and confirmed we had common issues, we went about 10 minutes more before throwing in the towel.
I came here to see what others thought, and the four reviews so far seems to suggest we take another look at it. Unfortunately our DVR has a backlog of interesting Christmas movies, this one may have to wait.
I came here to see what others thought, and the four reviews so far seems to suggest we take another look at it. Unfortunately our DVR has a backlog of interesting Christmas movies, this one may have to wait.
- JoBloTheMovieCritic
- Jul 19, 2019
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If I were to rate the chemistry between the 2 leads I would say -10. OMG ! That guy was so fake and he over did it whenever he tried to seem interested and those veneers ggrrr. The chemistry between Molly's best friend and work mate would be -20 . All in all it was a bore. Could have been better. I think i read a book like this once .mmhhh