Small Town Christmas (2018)

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Nell’s last stop on a nationwide book tour takes her to the town of Springdale, the hometown of Emmett Turner, a young man she met over five years ago while both were junior copy editors at a New York publishing company. Nell was hurt when Emmett stood her up for a dinner date and then disappeared from New York without any explanation. Back then, Emmett’s colorful, nostalgic anecdotes about Springdale inspired her to write the book that is shaping her life and especially her holiday season. Starring Kristoffer Polaha and Ashley Newbrough.-The Hallmark Channel 
Written by Samantha Herman
Directed by Maclain Nelson

This made for TV movie is one movie that I would love to know what happens next.  The story could survive on its own, but I would love to see how it progresses.

By writing the things above you would probably guess that the inevitable happened...that story is somewhat predictable.

Well, maybe so, but there are so many factors that we have to consider, but I won't write it down here.

There are many stories with the same premise, theme, or what have you, but I'm glad that even if there are many stories like this, it has something else to offer.

I like the chemistry between KRISTOFFER POLAHA and ASHLEY NEWBROUGH.  They looked so convincingly in love.  There's magic when they look at each other.  

BAILEY SKODJE is such a darling, and I like the way her character thinks in this movie.

I have no real complaints about this movie.  I'm just wondering what Hallmark has against change.  I know, I know, we should keep traditions, et cetera.

The plan Brad(PRENTON VANDERSLICE) presented, is actually good, if he were just honest.  Putting Springdale on the map without losing its charm, but remove what makes the town tick, that was such a wrong move.  He was attracted to the place because he has been there several times, then he would trick people in selling their places...isn't that one of the oldest tricks in the book that we actually still fall for?  Sheesh.

Anyways, notwithstanding that oldest scheme, et cetera, et cetera, I reiterate, I enjoyed this movie very much, and I hope more people get to see it.

Cast from imdb:
Ashley NewbroughAshley Newbrough...Nell Phillips
Kristoffer PolahaKristoffer Polaha...Emmett Turner
Preston VanderslicePreston Vanderslice...Brad
Bailey SkodjeBailey Skodje...Marnie
Veronika HadravaVeronika Hadrava...Jenny
Linda SorensenLinda Sorensen...Mrs. Ferguson
Daniel BaconDaniel Bacon...Mayor Deakins
Ryan McDonellRyan McDonell...Steve
Debs HowardDebs Howard...Hayley
Lucia WaltersLucia Walters...Caroline Lucas
Ronald Patrick ThompsonRonald Patrick Thompson...Lance
Michelle Choi-LeeMichelle Choi-Lee...Julia
Serge JaswalSerge Jaswal...Hotel Clerk
Alison ArayaAlison Araya...Ricki
Alex ZaharaAlex Zahara...Reporter
Barbara PatrickBarbara Patrick...Rental Car Clerk
Nhi DoNhi Do...Stacy
Chris FrancisqueChris Francisque...Kevin LaGrange
Anesha BaileyAnesha Bailey...Store Manager
Thanks for your time.

Merry Christmas!

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