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The Noel Diary (2022)
Heartfelt - this is a movie I'll want to watch again
This is a really well-made and beautiful movie far better than the standard romance and holiday fare, and something I'll want to watch more than once. It's a genuine and touching movie instead of a hack job. It's nice to see the attention to excellence in direction, acting, writing and cinematography -- all the elements for a wonderful film. You can actually love these characters as they go through their realistic struggles with meeting each other, forgiveness, family, and love. For me, the dialog was wonderful, real, and from the heart. Barrett Doss, Justin Hartley, Bonnie Bedelia and James Remar delivered their roles perfectly. So much better than 90% of the movies in this genre. Not stupid, not fakey, not silly, just heartfelt. It's based on a book by Richard Paul Evans (who wrote the Christmas Box) so fans of his should be happy with this.
Then Came You (2020)
Gentle comedy with heart
Then Came You is a great movie for fans of Craig Ferguson who also like simple, heartwarming stories. It's got some great lines, and the two stars have good chemistry together with their sparring, distinct personalities. It's not a fancy/glossy/polished movie, and it has a few awkward moments, but in it's heart it is about two older widowed people who meet, really enjoy spending time together, and learn from each other about what things are really important for their lives. There are a lot of good moments in this film. And of course, there is Scottish countryside, for Scotland lovers. It's a quite, quirky romance and well worth watching.