This is my 12th Hallmark Christmas movie of the 2020 season. Thus far, this one of the better films. I had been looking forward to seeing this one because I really enjoyed Katrina Law's performance in Snow Bride (another Hallmark Christmas movie from the 2013 season). I was not disappointed; her performance was good. Her co-lead, Carlo Marks, was not bad as well, though there was something about his expressions, at times, that was a little off. The supporting cast was great; the children all had good performances. The story was cute and the film provided a Christmas atmosphere, which I love about hallmark films. Overall, it is worth a watch this 2020 Christmas season; fans of Hallmark movies will not be disappointed.
Christmas with the Darlings
2020
Comedy / Family / Romance
Christmas with the Darlings
2020
Comedy / Family / Romance
Keywords: hallmark
Plot summary
Darlington Industries is a successful family business; the Darlingtons an old-money family in Connecticut. After 2 1/2 years in the position, in the New Year Jessica Lew is moving up from efficient, trusted Executive Assistant to company CEO Charles Darlington to working int he company's legal division, as she has just passed the bar exam and earned her law degree. As Charles is scheduled to head off to Europe for a business trip, he asks Jess to do one last task before her much-deserved Christmas break: pick up Charles' orphaned nieces and nephew--Emma, Abby, and J. Henry--from the airport; they're coming "home" after spending four years in Australia. Their father was Charles' engineer brother Jarrett. Legal arrangements have been made for Charles and the third brother, Max, to assume custody of the three children. Max is considered the wild, irresponsible one who, despite officially being the company President, has no dealings with the company as he carries on with his carefree life doing what he pleases. With Charles away, Max not even aware of this new situation, and their aging longtime housekeeper Mrs. Brooks unable to care for three children on her own, Charles has arranged for the children to spend Christmas at the boarding school they will attend in the new year. Individually, Jess--not wanting the children to be alone on Christmas, understanding such a situation too well--and Max upon learning of the children now being under his and Charles' care; decide to forgo their Christmas plans to spend Christmas at Darlington Manor with the children. During this time, Jess not only discovers how sweet the children are, but also that Max, whom she hasn't dealt with much, is a better, more-substantial person than he seems--Charles doesn't give him enough credit or actually see the real Max. Jess and Max start to fall for each other and envision a different path for themselves and the children--if only Charles, who is actually in charge of the children, can reshape his view of his younger brother.
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A sweet and cute Christmas movie...
A truly likeable movie
I really enjoyed this movie. It was heartwarming and positive. Carlo Marks does a great job as the younger brother whose older brother thinks he's a goof, but he has matured and come into his own when no one was watching. The chemistry between the leads is believeable and they play off each other well. The kids were great - they really helped build the story, they make you root for them to be able to stay instead of going away to school, and they give the two leads their common ground. Katrina Law is wonderful as the caring lawyer and do-gooder who really wants to do right by the kids, but knows she isn't related to them, so can only help in the short-term. I liked this movie because there was no negative conflict or misunderstanding, no villain in the picture causing trouble. It was just a warm fuzzies, feel-good movie - perfect for the Christmas season. It is going to be one of my regular Christmas favorites....
No family values? Did you watch this movie?
Or did you just write a bad review because you're narrow minded? This movie was 100% about family, and how it's more important than anything else. Nothing I saw said anything different.