Two New York City-bound travelers find themselves inextricably linked
when a snowstorm reroutes them to an airport hotel in Buffalo. Ever the
eternal optimist and hopeless romantic, Paige desperately needs to find a
way back home to meet her fiancee’s parents before her forthcoming
wedding. And it’s somehow up to fellow passenger Dylan MacKenzie, who is
permanently soured on romance following a recent heartbreak. Yet Dylan
somehow rises to the occasion to become Paige’s chivalrous helpmate. The
pair are joined on this misadventure by a married couple named Frank and
Maxine trying to get to Connecticut. As their madcap journey ensues,
our foursome will find plenty of surprises in store.
Our Two Cents:
We didn’t dislike this one, but did find it a bit mediocre. We were glad it wasn’t Candace Camerone Bure’s typical plot—a goal oriented work obsessed woman who gets sent to a small town and learns the true meaning of life (see Mistletoe & Moonlight, Let It Snow, Christmas Under Wraps, Finding Normal…). Fully predictable and full of your classic Christmas movie cliches, but, isn’t that the charm?
So… here’s our problem with it. The male lead had a weird personality. Weird might not be the right word, but it just didn't seem to all fit together. Half cynical, half happy-go-lucky, and has the same back story that all male leads seems to have—he got dumped in a big way. They could have had more cute moments in building the romance. It felt a bit forced at times. We might have liked Frank and Maxine's side story even more than Paige and Dylan's.
But that being said, it’s worth watching. Not the best, but CERTAINLY not the worst.
Ratings:
Storyline/Writing ★★★★★ • Acting ★★★★★ • Chemistry ★★★★★ • Overall ★★★★★
Links:
IMDB • Buy DVD on Amazon • Official Site
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