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Jolly Good Christmas

  • TV Movie
  • 2022
  • TV-G
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
2K
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Jolly Good Christmas (2022)
ComedyHolidayRomance

David (Kemp) is an American architect who recently moved to London for a prime opportunity in a prestigious firm. With just three days before Christmas, he must still purchase a gift for his... Read allDavid (Kemp) is an American architect who recently moved to London for a prime opportunity in a prestigious firm. With just three days before Christmas, he must still purchase a gift for his girlfriend, who also happens to be the boss' daughter. While out shopping, David crosses ... Read allDavid (Kemp) is an American architect who recently moved to London for a prime opportunity in a prestigious firm. With just three days before Christmas, he must still purchase a gift for his girlfriend, who also happens to be the boss' daughter. While out shopping, David crosses paths with professional shopper Anji (Shetty), who raises an eyebrow over his choice of a ... Read all

  • Director
    • Jonathan Wright
  • Writer
    • Ron Oliver
  • Stars
    • Will Kemp
    • Reshma Shetty
    • Callum Blue
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jonathan Wright
    • Writer
      • Ron Oliver
    • Stars
      • Will Kemp
      • Reshma Shetty
      • Callum Blue
    • 43User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Will Kemp
    Will Kemp
    • David Burnside
    Reshma Shetty
    Reshma Shetty
    • Anji Patel
    Callum Blue
    Callum Blue
    • Callum
    Su McLaughlin
    Su McLaughlin
    • Nalini Patel
    Sophie Hopkins
    Sophie Hopkins
    • Charlotte Fitzsimmons
    Amerjit Deu
    Amerjit Deu
    • Sirish Patel
    James Faulkner
    James Faulkner
    • Simon Fitzsimmons
    Montana Manning
    Montana Manning
    • Emily
    Jules Knight
    Jules Knight
    • Ethan
    Martin Miller
    Martin Miller
    • Edgar
    Oona Kirsch
    • Katherine Fitzsimmons
    Matt Ray Brown
    Matt Ray Brown
    • Alan
    Melanie Wilder
    Melanie Wilder
    • Deirdre
    Maryhee Yoon
    • Receptionist
    Charlie Carter
    Charlie Carter
    • Coopersmith
    Skyla-Chi Khamjani Wilson
    • Coin Kid
    • (as Skyla Chi Khamjani-Wilson)
    Andrea Vasiliou
    Andrea Vasiliou
    • Jewellery Clerk
    Gary Tushaw
    • Luggage Clerk
    • Director
      • Jonathan Wright
    • Writer
      • Ron Oliver
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    User reviews43

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    LuLuBelleJ

    Loved London, but just meh.

    Bravo to Hallmark branching out into London more! Give me ALL the UK, European locations you can throw at me! -especially at Christmas time!

    Unfortunately, it was difficult watching Will Kemp do an American accent; I would have raised my review 2 stars if it was Brit! The actress who played Anjali was adorable, but her being a chronic hustler was not very appealing. That said, the storyline lacked appeal. All Hallmark had to do was watch a couple Michael Damian movies for inspiration. Europe is magical at Christmas time, and so much more could have been done with this great location and great cast, but unfortunately, I felt let down. Storyline/teleplay was slow and not very romantic. It was a mere 5 for me, and I did want so much to love it.

    -Did I mention that dismal "American" accent? Poor Will Kemp...
    8Avidviewer-02847

    Well acted and set in London.

    This is a Hallmark movie that worked, with a British cast and filmed in London, England. Strange to hear Will Kemp with an American accent, it wasn't perfect but it worked. Reshama Shetty was very good as Anji, she was very natural. The leads had chemistry which always shows on the big screen or small one. The supporting cast of James Faulkner, Callum Blue, Jules Knight and others were very good.

    This wasn't the usual Hallmark movie, the lead character is a male not a female and it had more depth to it. There were screwball comedy elements and a Christmas market that was very Dickensian. Will Kemp was a ballet dancer and the dancing scene at the charity event was probably choreographed by Will.
    7wayfind

    Good Chemistry, Strange American Accent

    Overall, I found this movie charming. I love the gorgeous and very likeable Will Kemp, and Reshma Shetty is beautiful. Her character in this movie was quite natural and relatable, and I thought the chemistry between the two was great. It was easy to see how love could grow between these two,

    The trouble I had, which constantly distracted me, was that poor Will Kemp was really struggling with the American accent. (He is British.) I'm not sure if his character was supposed to have been a New Yorker, born and bred, but he often sounded as if he came from the most "flat 'a'" regions of Minnesota.

    The accent was really a little bit all over the place, but not only that - The character's speech was simply written strangely, as if the writer was doing his best to imagine how an "American guy" might speak.

    I've noticed that Australians seem to understand us Americans, our activities and our speech patterns pretty well. The British and Canadians, however, seem to think American males are all cowboys, hayseeds or frat boys, and overly casual even in the most formal situations.

    Just as an example, when the Will Kemp character meets the female lead's parents and they ask if he is an architect, he replies, "Uh-huh." They ask him another related question and he again says, "Uh-huh." !!! In my world, a man who has attained the level of education of a successful architect would not be uncouth! When speaking with an older couple he had just met, he would reply with, "Yes, I am," - or even "Yes, Sir," especially if he's from the American South - but never "uh-huh!"

    In another scene, he meets a man who is going to interview him, and when the man says, "Hello," the Will Kemp character actually replies "Hey." What??!! The writer must think we Americans are inclined to just throw our jackets over a chair, take our shoes off and pop open a beer, no matter what the setting or situation.

    Mr. Kemp also seemed to have some trouble simply moving as an American man would normally move...which is "normally!" We don't really wag our heads around or walk differently from the Brits or anyone else.

    Before I lay all this on Will Kemp, I have to note that it might have been the director forcing him into some of this.

    (I was an amateur stage actress for decades, and the director can make or break you, and has the power to make you look and feel foolish. As much as you might plead, "I don't think the character would ever do this," what the director says usually goes. I had many great directors whose direction I trusted completely, though. I'm just speculating. Hate to blame Will if it's not his fault!)

    Aside from these annoyances, it really is a pretty good movie. I got to see a lot of scenic London, and as I mentioned, there was a sweet chemistry between the two leads. Did I mention Will Kemp is gorgeous? (Ha! Sorry. Couldn't help it.)
    8rebekahrox

    It's a Gift!

    I enjoyed the more sophisticated plot and atmosphere of this as opposed to the small town v. City life plus festival. I loved the London setting. Although the plot was certainly not original, it almost was. I liked both characters and the actors portrayals of each. The chemistry between them really sizzled. And it was romantic rather than friendly as is all too common with Hallmark.

    An American architect working in London has got himself almost engaged to the bosses daughter. He goes with a gift card for a Christmas Present, it is a big red flag. When a professional gift buyer mocks him for it, he decides to hire her to pick out the perfect gift for his girlfriend. They have shopping adventures all around London and as they get to know each other, they fall in love. He learns the value of family and Christmas blah blah blah. And she learns love is the perfect gift.

    I remember Reshma Shetty from Royal Pains, and she was great in this. Will Kemp was just as charming. Good mix of romance with professional drama. I loved the small dose of Indian family life and culture as well. Definitely a Winner.
    6MickyG333

    American style movie set in London

    6.4 stars.

    A Hallmark movie set in London with people from London and an American with a strange accent. I don't know what that was all about, but he sounded like he was trying to sound American?

    The setting in London is great, and the rest was Hallmark. This is just like the million based in Chicago, Boston, upstate Maine, and maybe the occasional Seattle, or NY. It had a British feel to it, credit where credit is due, they must have had some staff who knew how to give it that European sort of flair.

    The dialogue was ordinary, the sets were good, the acting was good, the theme was tired, the chemistry was late. Please do another one in London with a better script and energy. Please, please, please.

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      First Hallmark movie set in London UK.
    • Goofs
      Anji's car has a road tax disc which have not been in use in the UK for several years.

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    • Release date
      • October 2022 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Hallmark Channel
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • A Very Merry British Christmas
    • Filming locations
      • Covent Garden, London, England, UK(filming location)
    • Production companies
      • Hallmark Media
      • Leif Films Media
      • Moviehouse Entertainment
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      1 hour 24 minutes
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    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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