A Joyous Christmas 2017 123movies

Watch: A Joyous Christmas 2017 123movies, Full Movie Online – A young self-help author returns to her hometown during the Christmas holidays to promote her new book. She soon discovers the true meaning of Christmas and family..
Plot: Just before Christmas, bestselling author Rachel Kennedy returns to her hometown to host an event for her upcoming book. Though being home is difficult since losing her parents and losing touch with her brother, David, she finds strength from unexpected sources, namely her local producer, Jack and a selfless stranger, Joy. Jack and Joy help Rachel connect with the community, reunite with her brother and reevaluate her motivational message. Rachel and Jack develop an undeniable bond, but Rachel is torn between their relationship and career pressure from her manager, Stuart. As the event approaches, Joy reveals a secret from her past that has a lasting impact on Jack, and Rachel must find a message that brings her fans — and herself – lasting joy.
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Could have done with more joy
Throughout my whole Hallmark/Lifetime Christmas film completest quest undertaken namely late last year through to early this year, an interesting quest but very mixed one, there was never the mentality of expecting a classic or the film in question to be flawless. Something that was never managed with Hallmark’s output. There was always the expectation of seeing a film where one can see at least some effort rather than merely cash-in level. One could see that with most of Hallmark’s output but not all.

‘A Joyous Christmas’ is neither one of the best or worst Hallmark Christmas films. It’s another one that is firmly in the middle, with not a lot that is done wrong other than some major story issues but with little that is wow-worthy or extraordinary. ‘A Joyous Christmas’ is one of those type of films where everything is present and correct and with a lot done right, but also one of those type of films that could have done with more spark and with more joy. If asked whether it’s recommended, my personal answer would be yes with a small y.

Will get the not so good out of the way. The story is pleasant enough, but there are times where it does try to include too much and some of it is underdeveloped and on the bland side. Some things happen too quickly and too conveniently, in a credibility straining way which does make for some convoluted parts. There is not much that is unique, with the film playing it too safe.

Rachel was neither interesting or endearing, with not enough character growth. Her indecisiveness is frustrating and Natalie Knepp didn’t always seem at ease.

However, a lot is done well. Joy is much easier to empathise with and grows as a character. Bonnie Bedelia plays her very movingly. The best performance comes from Michael Rady, understated while never looking bored and very charming and very sympathetic. The chemistry between him and Bedelia is very genuine and not sugary sweet. The production values still manage to be pleasing. It’s not too drab or garish in photography, the editing didn’t seem rushed or disorganised and the scenery has a real charm to it. Some of the music has some pleasant nostalgic moments.

Dialogue isn’t stilted and doesn’t go too heavy on the cheese or schmaltz. While the story was problematic, it was not a disaster by any stretch. Is light-hearted and really warms the heart without going into over-saccharine territory despite being familiar territory in tropes and thematically. Most of the characters are fine, apart from Rachel’s indecisiveness.

On the whole, nice enough but didn’t wow me. 6/10.

An OK Christmas movie ruined by Bonnie Bedelia
The storyline was OK, and for the most part it played up the Christmas spirit is a good thing. But for a role (Joy) that was to embody everything joyous about Christmas, it failed miserably because of Bonnie Bedelia’s sad, whining, crying portrayal of Joy. Did she even smile once in the movie? Can Bonnie smile? Is that in her acting skills? Anyway, about half way thru the movie I stopped caring about how this movie was going to turn out.

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Original Language en
Runtime 1 hr 23 min (83 min)
Budget 0
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Status Released
Rated TV-G
Genre Drama, Family, Romance
Director Allan Harmon
Writer Scott Damian, Heather R. Provost
Actors Natalie Knepp, Michael Rady, Bonnie Bedelia
Country United States
Awards 1 nomination
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