Staging Christmas
Lori stages homes for a living and her busiest season is Christmas! Though she normally only stages homes that are for sale, she’s intrigued when a wealthy widower named Elliot asks her to stage his home for the holidays to cheer up his daughter, Maddie. As Lori spends more and more time with Elliot and Maddie, she starts to feel like part of the family.
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Plot Summary
Famous Broadway actress Lillian returns to her small hometown for Christmas, only to discover her childhood home is being sold. She decides to stage a heartfelt Christmas play to save it, facing challenges from her estranged father and her childhood sweetheart, who is now the real estate agent handling the sale.
Critical Reception
Staging Christmas was primarily viewed as a heartwarming, if predictable, made-for-television holiday movie. Critics and audiences generally found it to be a pleasant and festive viewing experience, fitting within the typical mold of Hallmark-style Christmas romances.
What Reviewers Say
- A charming and festive romantic comedy perfect for the holiday season.
- Delivers on the expected heartwarming plot and Christmas spirit.
- While predictable, the performances and setting make for an enjoyable watch.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally praise the film for its feel-good holiday atmosphere and romantic storyline, often citing it as a go-to movie for seasonal cheer.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, which often stands in for various picturesque North American towns in television productions.
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