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The Farmer and the Belle: Saving Santaland (2020)
A New For The Christmas Season
The Farmer and the Belle is a new Christmas film inspired by the the true love story of the 2 leads. If you're looking for a family movie night this holiday season. Look no further than The Farmer and the Belle. Jenn Gotzon is marvelous as Belle who goes back to her hometown to look for a bracelet that she lost when she was 10 years old. When she returns she meets her old friend and penpal Josh (Jim E. Chandler) also learning that the beloved Santaland festival is in danger of going away due to low visitors. With help from Belle, can the festival live on, all that's required is love & faith. This film was sent to me for free to review. The Farmer and the Belle has a Hallmark Christmas vibe to it. The chemistry is spot on in the writing and on screen. 2 fabulous performances with the 2 lead stars. Beautiful Cinematography and the beautiful use of natural lighting. One that you shouldn't miss this year and watch over and over again. Also starring the beautiful Natasha Bure as Cassidy, Belle's assistant, this film is a going to be a mainstay in my house for years to come.
Lost Heart (2020)
One Of The Best Films Of 2020
After seeing close to 200 2020 films, I had the honor of watching Lost Heart starring Melissa Anschutz and Don Most. This is a religious Dramedy with tons of heart and humor. Hannah (Melissa Anschutz) is a burnt out music star, who returns to her hometown Lost Heart, Michigan due to the death of her father. Her father wasn't the nicest man during her upbringing, little does she know he turned into a caring man taking in Chip (Josh Perry). Hannah has not forgiven her father, but after she confronts the demons and ghost of her past, can she forgive her father and regain her happiness. We also get a side plot with Elise who wants to be a singer that makes it big just like Hannah. However her boyfriend isn't happy with her dreams, which could lead to the end of their relationship.
The only problem I had with Lost Heart was some of the side plot. I felt that the screenplay focused too much on Elise and her boyfriend, but that's a minor problem. Melissa delivers a fabulous performance as does Don Most. The filmmakers know how to balance Drama and Comedy. We get some emotional scenes with Chip as well as some really funny comedic moments the weigh each other out perfectly. The cinematography isn't anything groundbreaking,but it's well done, with pristine editing and lighting techniques. Lost Heart is not one to miss this year.