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The Christmas Pact

  • TV Movie
  • 2018
  • TV-G
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
661
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Kyla Pratt and Jarod Joseph in The Christmas Pact (2018)
Holiday RomanceComedyDramaRomance

Can best friends fall in love? That's the question next door neighbors Sadie (Pratt) and Ben (Joseph) will answer as they keep the spirit of Christmas and the magic of their childhood pact a... Read allCan best friends fall in love? That's the question next door neighbors Sadie (Pratt) and Ben (Joseph) will answer as they keep the spirit of Christmas and the magic of their childhood pact alive. When they were eight years old, they planted a scrawny 3-foot tall Christmas tree be... Read allCan best friends fall in love? That's the question next door neighbors Sadie (Pratt) and Ben (Joseph) will answer as they keep the spirit of Christmas and the magic of their childhood pact alive. When they were eight years old, they planted a scrawny 3-foot tall Christmas tree behind their church and the Christmas Pact began. But as life gets in the way the pact is th... Read all

  • Director
    • Marita Grabiak
  • Writers
    • Blaine Chiappetta
    • Damon Tod Hill
  • Stars
    • Kyla Pratt
    • Kiara Malcolm
    • Jarod Joseph
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    661
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Marita Grabiak
    • Writers
      • Blaine Chiappetta
      • Damon Tod Hill
    • Stars
      • Kyla Pratt
      • Kiara Malcolm
      • Jarod Joseph
    • 12User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Kyla Pratt
    Kyla Pratt
    • Sadie
    Kiara Malcolm
    • Young Sadie…
    Jarod Joseph
    Jarod Joseph
    • Ben
    Akiz Aguma
    • Young Ben
    • (as Akiz Aguma-Birungi)
    Heather-Claire Nortey
    Heather-Claire Nortey
    • Rachel
    Hamza Fouad
    Hamza Fouad
    • Brandon
    Kadeem Hardison
    Kadeem Hardison
    • Ray
    Jasmine Guy
    Jasmine Guy
    • Nadia
    Stephanie Bennett
    Stephanie Bennett
    • Hannah
    Nicole Anthony
    Nicole Anthony
    • Kathy
    Kyal Scott
    Kyal Scott
    • Liam
    • Director
      • Marita Grabiak
    • Writers
      • Blaine Chiappetta
      • Damon Tod Hill
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    4adamjohns-42575

    Watchable.

    The Christmas Pact (2018) -

    This story was similar to 'Love At The Christmas Table' (2012), but that film definitely did it more justice, with a vibe that felt far warmer.

    This one started with the two leads as kids and they were not good actors in those roles, but once it got past the first few "Generations" it definitely improved, because my finger was hovering on the delete button until that point.

    Jarod Joseph as Ben was cute and delivered a nice character, but Kyla Pratt in the role of Abby was annoying. However I still found myself routing for them both to get together.

    I didn't think that Hannah deserved what she got in the end though. I would have liked her to have been swept away by someone else who would love her properly.

    There were some dodgy bits - I couldn't tell if the fake snow was meant to be the characters choice of decoration or if it was meant to be real snow that had settled, but either way it was too obviously fake.

    And I thought that as a photographer she should have come up with a better album of pictures than she did. I can create nicer albums than that with an App on my phone.

    Overall, it was fine, but it won't be one that I consistently return to, if at all. There are better out there, that are easier to watch again and again and with sexier actors.

    4.25/1000.
    10teamblac

    Fun, Diversity, Awesome

    I love the diversity. Lots of fun, the storyline was great. How can someone hate on this or any Christmas movie. Love the actors.
    6inthemiks

    Jarod Joseph

    If you were a fan of LA Complex, you are probably gonna be here. It funny that after such epic characters in LA Complex, Jarod Joseph and Andra Fuller went on to do cheesy Christmas movies and brief side roles for about 10 years now. The idea here is good, the acting of the American actress playing Sadie ruins the vibe. No chemistry with Ben(Jarod) It's like he has chemistry with everyone in the film, except her. Nice to see The Different World actors reunion. Other than that, mostly ended up here because I'm always following up on The LA Complex actors. Jarod did flawless acting as always.
    7Christmas-Reviewer

    Very likable and its nice to see a mini "Different World" reunion

    Review Date 5/2/2019

    I Have Reviewed OVER 500 "Christmas Films and 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 about these films.

    When next door neighbors Sadie and Ben they were eight years old, they planted a Christmas tree behind their church and vowed always to be friends. But as life got in the way, that promise was threatened. Now, each holiday reunion offers them a chance to recommit and, with the help of Christmas magic, turn their friendship into love.

    If your a fan of the television show "A Different World" then you will love seeing the reunion of Jasmine Guy & Kadeem Hardison. The story is similar to "Love at the Christmas Table" but it is still a joy to watch. I think people under 30 will enjoy this the most. I think that because they can relate more to the leads about "Being afraid to admitting to someone that you love them".

    You can download on Amazon and it is well worth watching.
    1lolop31

    Cheesy

    Typical cheesy movie but Kyla Pratt's acting is over the top annoying! They could've given her better hair too. Something to pass the time I guess.

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    • Release date
      • December 2, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Website
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El amor puede esperar
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production company
      • Johnson Production Group
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      1 hour 24 minutes
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