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When a veterinarian sets out to have the perfect Christmas, she assumes it's going to be with her longtime boyfriend. But when a storm shuts down the airport, she crosses path with a doctor and his daughter. What transpires will give them all a Christmas more magical than they could've imagined.
The plot is nothing knew in fact it has been done many times before and much better but none of those films had Ashley Williams.
Ashley has a winning smile. She makes her part look easy and she carries the film. She is her charming self and that is what makes this film very enjoyable!
I hope this review stays up?
PLEASE BEWARE OF SOME REVIEWERS THAT ONLY HAVE ONLY ONE REVIEW. WHEN ITS A POSITIVE THERE IS A GOOD CHANCE THEY WERE INVOLVED WITH THE PRODUCTION. NOW I HAVE NO AGENDA! I REVIEW MOVIES & SPECIALS AS A WAY TO KEEP TRACK OF WHAT I HAVE SEEN! I HAVE DISCOVERED MANY GEMS IN MY QUEST TO SEE AS MANY " C H R I S T M A S " MOVIES AS I CAN.
Someone keeps reporting my reviews. I guess they are jealous because I do tell the truth. I want to point out that I never make snide remarks about actors weight or real life sexual orientation. If there acting is terrible or limited "I talk about that". However it puzzles me that this is the 3rd time I am posting this review. So why am I being "picked on". IMDB will not even tell me what someone found offensive. Well on to the review
When a veterinarian sets out to have the perfect Christmas, she assumes it's going to be with her longtime boyfriend. But when a storm shuts down the airport, she crosses path with a doctor and his daughter. What transpires will give them all a Christmas more magical than they could've imagined.
The plot is nothing knew in fact it has been done many times before and much better but none of those films had Ashley Williams.
Ashley has a winning smile. She makes her part look easy and she carries the film. She is her charming self and that is what makes this film very enjoyable!
I hope this review stays up?
- Christmas-Reviewer
- Dec 30, 2017
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Ashley Williams is a small-town girl, born and raised in the town of Evergreen, a town whose magical snow globe grants Christmas wishes. She's a veterinarian and loves her work, but she decides to take a leap and move to Washington D.C. Teddy Spears is a single dad just passing through, but the magical snow globe just might have other plans, and both Teddy and Ashley might end up staying in Evergreen longer than they thought.
Christmas in Evergreen is a pretty cute Hallmark movie, and not for the usual reasons. Yes, it's a bit corny and yes, the heartwarming elements make up for the corniness. But it's Ashley Williams who makes this movie truly delightful. I've never seen her in anything before, but in this film, she seems so completely at home in her character and her surroundings. You really feel that she's lived in that town her whole life, and the sass and spunk she puts into her lines shows she's comfortable with her friends and neighbors. Barbara Niven plays Ashley's mom, and not only is there a strong family resemblance, but they have a wonderfully realistic chemistry together. They really feel like mother and daughter, and it's pretty cute to watch.
The side plots of the story aren't the best or most imaginative, and you might choose those moments to pop some more corn, but Ashley will capture your attention and heart. Catch this movie the next time Hallmark airs it and get ready to root for the good girl.
Christmas in Evergreen is a pretty cute Hallmark movie, and not for the usual reasons. Yes, it's a bit corny and yes, the heartwarming elements make up for the corniness. But it's Ashley Williams who makes this movie truly delightful. I've never seen her in anything before, but in this film, she seems so completely at home in her character and her surroundings. You really feel that she's lived in that town her whole life, and the sass and spunk she puts into her lines shows she's comfortable with her friends and neighbors. Barbara Niven plays Ashley's mom, and not only is there a strong family resemblance, but they have a wonderfully realistic chemistry together. They really feel like mother and daughter, and it's pretty cute to watch.
The side plots of the story aren't the best or most imaginative, and you might choose those moments to pop some more corn, but Ashley will capture your attention and heart. Catch this movie the next time Hallmark airs it and get ready to root for the good girl.
- HotToastyRag
- Dec 2, 2017
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Turn down the fake snow machine a little. Ashley Williams has an amazing smile...that's about it. She never wears anything sexier than an old sweater. There is no feel of chemistry in this movie. That being said it is a nice movie. Everyone seemed to try real hard and it is worth a viewing, but it's missing a lot of things. It sort of feels like a religious cult's first attempt at a Christmas movie. Can one have too much Lynda Boyd? No.
...like many other Hallmark films. Christmas, love, a lovely village, a single father and a succesful pretender, a decisions and the magic changing everything. And, sure, as a real good point, Santa. The virtue of film- it is...comfortable. Real , just real comfortable. Because all is familiar and predictable. And because it gives not a pledge or demonstration or lesson but a simple story . Nothing complicated. Only just nice. And, after a lot of sweet films about same theme, a so honest film and its snow globe are not bad attractions.
- Kirpianuscus
- Dec 20, 2018
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The town of Evergreen is home to a magic Christmas globe. Veterinarian Allie Shaw (Ashley Williams) is moving to DC for a new job at a big clinic and spending time with her ex Spencer. She makes a wish on the globe and situations conspire to keep her stuck in town. Michelle (Holly Robinson Peete) is her best friend who is taking over the Christmas festival. Ryan Bellamy (Teddy Sears) and his daughter Zoe are passing through town to fly to Florida. Zoe makes a wish on the globe. They run into Allie at the airport. Flights are canceled. The road out is blocked. No one can come in for the Christmas festival and no one can leave.
This is a Hallmark Christmas romance. It is a no drama special. There are no big surprises. Ashley Williams is super sweet. Teddy Sears is perfectly nice. It is hot sugary chocolate and it doesn't even have the marshmallows for fun. It does what it sets up to do. It does not offend. It does not challenge. It is a dash of magic and a batch of sugar cookies. It is Christmas at its nicest and safest.
This is a Hallmark Christmas romance. It is a no drama special. There are no big surprises. Ashley Williams is super sweet. Teddy Sears is perfectly nice. It is hot sugary chocolate and it doesn't even have the marshmallows for fun. It does what it sets up to do. It does not offend. It does not challenge. It is a dash of magic and a batch of sugar cookies. It is Christmas at its nicest and safest.
- SnoopyStyle
- Jul 13, 2019
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As I sat down in 2021 to watch the 2017 Christmas movie titled "Christmas in Evergreen" I must admit that I wasn't harboring much of any expectations to it. Why? Well, the movie's cover/poster sort of had that archetypical Christmas cheesy feel to it. So I figured I would be in for one of those run-of-the-mill Christmas romance movies that come a dime a dozen each year. But still, I opted to sit down and watch what writer Rick Garman and director Alex Zamm had to offer.
And as it turned out, then "Christmas in Evergreen" was actually a rather wholesome and entertaining Christmas movie. Sure, it had that sappy romantic element to it, but it wasn't really the main focal point of the movie. So I will say that "Christmas in Evergreen" had something for just about everyone in the audience. I, personally, was genuinely entertained by the story told here.
They had managed to put together a good ensemble of actors and actresses for the movie, with the lead roles belonging to Ashley Williams and Teddy Sears. I will say that the lead performers carried the movie quite well and they were rather nicely cast for the movie. "Christmas in Evergreen" also has the likes of Holly Robinson Peete and Barbara Niven on the cast list.
If you enjoy Christmas movies, then "Christmas in Evergreen" is certainly an enjoyable movie, and it definitely surprised me. So this is a Christmas movie that I can warmly recommend.
My rating of "Christmas in Evergreen" lands on a seven out of ten stars.
And as it turned out, then "Christmas in Evergreen" was actually a rather wholesome and entertaining Christmas movie. Sure, it had that sappy romantic element to it, but it wasn't really the main focal point of the movie. So I will say that "Christmas in Evergreen" had something for just about everyone in the audience. I, personally, was genuinely entertained by the story told here.
They had managed to put together a good ensemble of actors and actresses for the movie, with the lead roles belonging to Ashley Williams and Teddy Sears. I will say that the lead performers carried the movie quite well and they were rather nicely cast for the movie. "Christmas in Evergreen" also has the likes of Holly Robinson Peete and Barbara Niven on the cast list.
If you enjoy Christmas movies, then "Christmas in Evergreen" is certainly an enjoyable movie, and it definitely surprised me. So this is a Christmas movie that I can warmly recommend.
My rating of "Christmas in Evergreen" lands on a seven out of ten stars.
- paul_haakonsen
- Dec 21, 2021
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This one had every freaking Christmas cliche in the book. Country good/city bad, specious current boyfriend/fiance versus christmas-phobic single Dad, Save the festival, magical Santa, frolicking in the snow, Christmas Cookies, and Christmas-centric small town. And... the boyfriend who appeared like a jump-scare in a horror film. I still liked it. I am one of the majority that really likes Ashley Williams. The screen loves her and she is never less than a sweetie-pie. This entry also featured two other shining stars: Jaida Lily Miller and Rukiya Bernard. Young Jaida is a Hallmark regular for good reason. She is a great little actress and a charming presence. I wish Rukiya were more of a regular than she is. I have seen her as a supporting player in 3 other Christmas Hallmarks and she quite simply lights up the screen. She needs to move over to Lifetime, Hallmark mysteries, or Ion and start starring in her own movies. Move over Tatiana Ali. All this goodness was marred by the irritating mother who was a little too dependent on her beloved daughter. She needed a little therapy, as does many of these Hallmark mothers. As was the town, which couldn't seem to function without the capable heroine.
- rebekahrox
- Dec 4, 2019
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To all the sceptics out there.... don't watch them if you are bored of them or they are too "predictable"...
My girlfriend and I , loved everyone single one of them shown on the hallmark channel this year, mainly because they are all the same "cheesy" movies ... It is a beautiful way to get away from the greed that has become the "holiday season" and it's a nice way to come home everyday and watch the ideal Christmas to a small town ... yes I get that the actors are cast in a bunch of similar movies , but that's not just because they are being paid less to film in Canada , it's because they love the idea of "Christmas" ... it's a time for miracles and a time for reconciliations and a time for forgiveness... it's not just a bunch of presents under the tree, it's that SPECIAL feeling that the season brings... and we both LOVE IT!! thank you
- mystixx-14762
- Feb 16, 2019
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If you like corny and sappy and Christmas on steroids, then you will probably enjoy this. Girl meets boy who has a little girl and the little girl wishes she and her dad would get stuck in Evergreen for Christmas.
Sadly, that is pretty much the story. There is an existing boyfriend for Allie and there is really not much wrong with him other than he is serious about work and appears to be one of the upper class. He shows up unexpectedly. There is almost nothing in the way of surprises. There is a hint of real Christmas magic, but not displayed outright.
There is nothing special about the acting, except maybe that Jaeda Lily Miller plays her part as super cute Zoe very well. Ashley Williams plays the optimistic, cheerful, sweet and generous lady, but it doesn't seem to be acting for her. I also wish her smile made it a little deeper into her eyes because that smile is on her face probably 80% or more of her screen time.
As I said, if you want a typical Hallmark Christmas movie, this fits that scheme, but I'm sure there will be those who don't like that kind of thing.
Sadly, that is pretty much the story. There is an existing boyfriend for Allie and there is really not much wrong with him other than he is serious about work and appears to be one of the upper class. He shows up unexpectedly. There is almost nothing in the way of surprises. There is a hint of real Christmas magic, but not displayed outright.
There is nothing special about the acting, except maybe that Jaeda Lily Miller plays her part as super cute Zoe very well. Ashley Williams plays the optimistic, cheerful, sweet and generous lady, but it doesn't seem to be acting for her. I also wish her smile made it a little deeper into her eyes because that smile is on her face probably 80% or more of her screen time.
As I said, if you want a typical Hallmark Christmas movie, this fits that scheme, but I'm sure there will be those who don't like that kind of thing.
- cammietime
- Dec 1, 2017
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Christmas In Evergreen is a very cute movie! Ashley Williams seems like a gun person on and off set.
- wolfamy-59732
- Dec 31, 2018
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When flight plans change two peiple are thrown together and with the help of a charming daughter, will they finally find what they are both searching for.
It is a classic feel good christmas movie. If you love christmas a crave a bit of romance then this is the movie for you.
- elizabeth-peters-292-147995
- Dec 20, 2020
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- eapepin-01129
- Dec 7, 2017
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I find Ashley Williams so annoying! Her constant smile and over-the-top acting is just too much for me.
I've seen her in other Hallmark movies. Not a fan. Her acting is always the same. Perky, happy, and not believable. Annoyingly so.
The plot was not believable. Driving an antique truck to D.C.?
I've seen her in other Hallmark movies. Not a fan. Her acting is always the same. Perky, happy, and not believable. Annoyingly so.
The plot was not believable. Driving an antique truck to D.C.?
The setting is a perfect Christmas town, Allie is trying to leave to pursue her relationship with the gorgeous Spencer, but things just keep calling her back to Evergreen.
It's not a bad concept and story, but I do think that Allie is incredibly unfair to Spencer, which doesn't make her very nice in my eyes. But then I also think that Zoe, the child in this film, is so precocious and obnoxious that perhaps they do all belong together.
I personally prefer the second film in the series and look forward to seeing the third and fourth to see what they have in store? This one isn't bad, there are just a few things that I don't like about it.
I personally prefer the second film in the series and look forward to seeing the third and fourth to see what they have in store? This one isn't bad, there are just a few things that I don't like about it.
- adamjohns-42575
- Dec 20, 2020
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Underwhelming.
'Christmas in Evergreen', the first of this four film series, is alright Xmas viewing, but it didn't make an impression on me unfortunately. I like Ashley Williams (Allie) in the lead role, but no-one else particularly stands out in my memory.
The story is OK, it has the required amount of festive vibes but it is written averagely. Despite the overt title, it spends practically the first half of the film doing a 'will they, won't they' stay sorta thing which is tiresome. The 'Santa' angle is over-sentimental, too. Once the former belatedly solves itself, the rest of the plot is fine but forgettable.
Not quite what I'd describe as bad, but only marginally. Still up to watch the sequels, as I was always going to in truth.
'Christmas in Evergreen', the first of this four film series, is alright Xmas viewing, but it didn't make an impression on me unfortunately. I like Ashley Williams (Allie) in the lead role, but no-one else particularly stands out in my memory.
The story is OK, it has the required amount of festive vibes but it is written averagely. Despite the overt title, it spends practically the first half of the film doing a 'will they, won't they' stay sorta thing which is tiresome. The 'Santa' angle is over-sentimental, too. Once the former belatedly solves itself, the rest of the plot is fine but forgettable.
Not quite what I'd describe as bad, but only marginally. Still up to watch the sequels, as I was always going to in truth.
- burlesonjesse5
- Dec 3, 2024
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I would like to visit a cute little town like Evergreen decorated to the nines with Christmas trees galore and a magical snowglobe to make a wish on and everybody wants to be your best friend. Ashley Williams is not my favorite Hallmark actress and just like Jennifer Anniston, she is the same in everything she does. I was not a fan of the love interest or his daughter. I didn't think there was any chemistry between there. But the movie itself had some heart and charm as someone else said and that's why I watched. All of these movies are heartwarming even though the plotlines are a little thin -- but that's not why we watch. I enjoyed the second one more with Jill Wagner but the third one with the time capsule fell flat for me. But I think if they continue, there is room for improvement. But if nothing else, the scenery is the main reason to watch.
- sirenamartel
- Jan 6, 2022
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This movie is so cute. Characters are realistic even though the story is based on a magical snow globe that grants Christmas wishes. Adore Ashley Williams in this movie. Before seeing this I only knew her as crazy Claire in "Something Borrowed".
- jessica-kell
- Jul 27, 2018
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Ever seen a dancing class recital? The group is dancing away but there is always the kid who is simply doing steps. Sometimes you can see her mentally counting the step-ball-changes before the turn. It looks like dancing but it's missing what makes dancing, dancing.
For me, watching this movie, Ashley Williams is that kid and it ruins the movie for me. Overacting to the hilt, that jack-o-lantern smile, everything too big, too much, overdone. Natural is not in her acting tool box, she acts like a pre-teen in her school play. It's distracting and pulls me right out of the movie. It's a problem b/c she plays the lead and is on camera a LOT, so if watching an actor substitute big-eyed ear-to-ear smiles (sometimes at inappropriate moments) for actually getting into a role annoys you, you might want to plug in It's a Wonderful Life and enjoy the great acting that turns a Christmas movie into a Christmas classic.
The other actors are ok in their roles, and the plot is typical Christmas romance with the usual angels in the snow, tree decorating, bearded old guy dispensing holiday wisdom, etc. etc. The movie is predictable, of course, but that's what Hallmark movies do: guarantee the happy ending.
I love Christmas movies, and for me this one is fair to middling. If you enjoy Hallmark Christmas movies, you'll like this one as it follows their holiday pattern. Teddy Sears (Ryan) and Holly Robinson Peete (Michelle) were bright spots in this movie
For me, watching this movie, Ashley Williams is that kid and it ruins the movie for me. Overacting to the hilt, that jack-o-lantern smile, everything too big, too much, overdone. Natural is not in her acting tool box, she acts like a pre-teen in her school play. It's distracting and pulls me right out of the movie. It's a problem b/c she plays the lead and is on camera a LOT, so if watching an actor substitute big-eyed ear-to-ear smiles (sometimes at inappropriate moments) for actually getting into a role annoys you, you might want to plug in It's a Wonderful Life and enjoy the great acting that turns a Christmas movie into a Christmas classic.
The other actors are ok in their roles, and the plot is typical Christmas romance with the usual angels in the snow, tree decorating, bearded old guy dispensing holiday wisdom, etc. etc. The movie is predictable, of course, but that's what Hallmark movies do: guarantee the happy ending.
I love Christmas movies, and for me this one is fair to middling. If you enjoy Hallmark Christmas movies, you'll like this one as it follows their holiday pattern. Teddy Sears (Ryan) and Holly Robinson Peete (Michelle) were bright spots in this movie
This is the best Christmas movie I adore Ashley William's she is so perky and such a happy positive actress.
My new favorite sorry Christmas in Evergreen letters to Santa didn't get it Jill Wagner too structured .
Hope Ashley William's and her costar in Christmas In Evergreen make more movies.
Wonderful story line
It is Teddy Sears great chemistry between them .
Contrary to other reviews I love this positive happy movie and music toward end of movie .
Kind of reminds you of Miracle on 34th St
- mitchellrharl
- Dec 30, 2018
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This is in reference to Nick's quite apt comparison from wishes to Christmas cookies. 2017 was another hit and miss year for Hallmark Christmas films, 'Christmas in Evergreen' is neither one of the best or worst. A middling effort if you will. Regarding Hallmark's 2017 output, most ranged between lacklustre and just above average with some very bad and surprisingly good ones as well. A very variable year overall as indicated already.
'Christmas in Evergreen' is one of the average middle ones. That is very much applicable for their Christmas output overall, the film is around average middle in this regard too. 'Christmas in Evergreen' is a film with good things and moments, but for me it also had a lot of shortcomings (a few of them being the usual Hallmark gremlins). So feelings are somewhat mixed here, which was in a way more or less what was expected.
Shall start with the good things. The production values are quite nice, the scenery being beautiful even. Regardless of questions about authenticity the film for me was easy on the eyes. Some of the soundtrack is nostalgic and appropriately festive. There is evidence of charm and heart and the joy of Christmas is captured well.
Acting is not bad on the whole, with a likeable male lead in Teddy Sears. He is very charming in it and doesn't come over as too uptight and certainly far from dull. The supporting cast are better than average.
That cannot be said unfortunately for Ashley Williams, really did want to be another reviewer that liked her here in 'Christmas in Evergreen' but sadly that's not the case. Am another person that felt that she tried too hard to the point that she got annoying and rather shrill, she has a lovely smile but overuses it. Her chemistry with Sears has sweet moments but on the most part it doesn't sparkle enough and when it comes to the development it's both rushed in how too quickly the relationship evolves and also under-baked. The characters are too much like recycled cliches.
Which is pretty much the case with most of the story too, especially in the final third capped off by the as ever too neat and hastily resolved ending. Everything is obvious and there are too many things that happen too conveniently or come over as contrived. The dialogue has too much awkwardness and over-sentimentality with a lot of cheese thrown in too. The music tends to be too loud and doesn't always gel tonally.
Overall, average but watchable. 5/10
'Christmas in Evergreen' is one of the average middle ones. That is very much applicable for their Christmas output overall, the film is around average middle in this regard too. 'Christmas in Evergreen' is a film with good things and moments, but for me it also had a lot of shortcomings (a few of them being the usual Hallmark gremlins). So feelings are somewhat mixed here, which was in a way more or less what was expected.
Shall start with the good things. The production values are quite nice, the scenery being beautiful even. Regardless of questions about authenticity the film for me was easy on the eyes. Some of the soundtrack is nostalgic and appropriately festive. There is evidence of charm and heart and the joy of Christmas is captured well.
Acting is not bad on the whole, with a likeable male lead in Teddy Sears. He is very charming in it and doesn't come over as too uptight and certainly far from dull. The supporting cast are better than average.
That cannot be said unfortunately for Ashley Williams, really did want to be another reviewer that liked her here in 'Christmas in Evergreen' but sadly that's not the case. Am another person that felt that she tried too hard to the point that she got annoying and rather shrill, she has a lovely smile but overuses it. Her chemistry with Sears has sweet moments but on the most part it doesn't sparkle enough and when it comes to the development it's both rushed in how too quickly the relationship evolves and also under-baked. The characters are too much like recycled cliches.
Which is pretty much the case with most of the story too, especially in the final third capped off by the as ever too neat and hastily resolved ending. Everything is obvious and there are too many things that happen too conveniently or come over as contrived. The dialogue has too much awkwardness and over-sentimentality with a lot of cheese thrown in too. The music tends to be too loud and doesn't always gel tonally.
Overall, average but watchable. 5/10
- TheLittleSongbird
- Dec 7, 2020
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