Christmas a la Mode
Christmas a la Mode

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Christmas a la Mode

2019
Movie
90 min
English

The dairy farm Emily has been running since her father passed away has fallen on hard times. When Emily’s sister, Dorothy, and her handsome business partner, Charlie, show up with a proposition to sell the farm, Emily comes up with an ingenious plan to buy out her sister's shares. She holds an online holiday ice cream flavor contest that goes viral with the help of a key ingredient, Charlie's amazing apple pie. Still, as the Christmas Eve deadline for the buyout approaches, Emily needs a Christmas miracle to save the family farm and her father's legacy.

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Clare NiederpruemGenres: Romance, Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

A driven businesswoman returns to her hometown to save her family's struggling pie shop, only to find herself in a competition with a charming rival. As the holiday season approaches, she must decide between her career ambitions and the potential for love and community.

Critical Reception

Christmas a la Mode was generally received as a lighthearted and predictable holiday romance, typical of the genre. While it offered festive cheer and a sweet story, critics noted its lack of originality and occasional pacing issues. Audiences often found it to be a comforting and enjoyable watch for the holiday season.

What Reviewers Say

  • A quintessential holiday romance with predictable plot points.

  • Offers festive charm and a heartwarming story suitable for families.

  • Lacks significant innovation within the crowded holiday movie genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Christmas a la Mode highlight its enjoyable holiday spirit and sweet romantic storyline. Many viewers appreciated the film's family-friendly nature and the festive atmosphere it created, finding it a pleasant watch for the Christmas season.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in the charming small town of Leavenworth, Washington, known for its Bavarian-themed architecture and festive Christmas decorations, which added to the movie's holiday ambiance.

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r96sk

r96sk

Not that bad, but not all that enjoyable either. <em>'Christmas a la Mode'</em> is your basic, standard made-for-TV festive film. Katie Leclerc and Ryan Cooper are cute together, though none of the support cast stand out. The plot is a s...