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This movie came out less than a month ago and I e already watched it twice. I definitely see myself catching this one in the years to come as it's definitely one of the better/best Hallmark Christmas movies. The acting is spectacular. I'd never seen the female lead before (atleast nothing that came to me) and think she is absolutely amazing. She is a great actress for this genre, she is really pretty, seems super sweet... she definitely has a good career on the Hallmark Channel (especially since they lost some of their staple actors). Ian Harding was great I haven't seen him in much other than PLL (which I didn't watch too much of) but he is definitely easy on the eyes, and a great hallmark leading man. He is a good actor and affable. All of the side characters were really good too- especially the other 2 Christmas angels (the dad was meh). The storyline itself was really good. Obviously every take on A Christmas Story has pretty much been done. This was a creative new take on it. And while we all can predict the things that happen in hallmark movies, this has a moment where the outcome may be predictable but the way it was written in was creative. It was beautifully shot, the script was great, locations and production were good, overall story was good, acting was good. It was a really sweet warm-hearted movie.

I enjoyed watching this film which was not the typical Hallmark romantic formula, with a unique spin on "A Christmas Carol." In fact, they had more than one spin on the Dicken's classic. The four main actors were all engaging. The plot was a little more intricate than the average Hallmark romance, adding a couple layers of mystery. The ending was satisfying, but I wish they had explained a little better the mechanics of how it worked out the way it does. I might have given it a higher rating than eight, if they had explained just a little more. I still recommend it, especially if you enjoy hallmark films.

It's become a yearly tradition to try and watch as many Hallmark holiday movies as we can. For the most part, 30 minutes into each, we can figure out how they'll end but continue to watch because Hallmark gives us that escape from reality and a good feeling. This movie hower, was so very different and had a great twist at the end. It had just about everything you could want in a great rom-com, comedy, romance, heartache, tragedy and a great finale! The actors were great each with their own little quirks to pull off this fantasy of a story. We may have given this a 10 star rating but, when the movies was over we both had to think and talk about the ending and say, oh yes....that must be what happened. This was the best Hallmark holiday movie we've seen in memory. Highly recommend it. This is one we'd watch again to pick up on things we might have missed or just to enjoy it again.

Long time review reader first time poster. I've been meaning to post reviews but always get worried my writing won't be up to par with all the great reviewers here, but for this movie, I just had to post a review because I thought it was absolute perfection! I'm not going to rehash the plot of the movie as so many have done so much more eloquently than I could I'll just tell you what I liked so much about the movie. This was a very well written movie, it isn't your usual Hallmark romance Christmas movie, it's much more than that, it was funny, touching, Christmassy, and romantic, it also spreads a very good message if you are blessed and have the means to help others you should, giving will make you feel better, happier, more fulfilled than anything else ever could. I thought the actors were all fantastic, especially the two leads. Kim Matula is beautiful and just as cute as a button and the lead actor Ian Harding was so handsome I just couldn't take my eyes off of him. I truly hope Hallmark brings these two back for many more movies! I didn't see the ending coming so it was a wonderful surprise! This is a movie I can and will rewatch over and over, I've kept in my DVR so sometime during the year when I need a fun pick me up I'll be able to watch it again. I Loved everything about this movie!

Ghosts of Christmas Always Summary: Katherine's Ghost Team, the Ghost of Christmas Past, Present, and Future visit Peter; the ghosts will show him how to restore his Christmas spirit, called The Scrooging of Peter Baron. Something seems all too familiar about Peter, who is already full of the Christmas Spirit. Meanwhile, Katherine and Peter do not want to leave each other's company and strive to get to the bottom of why the Ghosts have truly been sent to help Peter. MeetCute: Katherine, as the Ghost of Christmas Present, wants to visit Rootie Tootie, a fun musical bar in her neighborhood growing up. Peter walks in and can see her! He says he believes he knows her from somewhere. She is surprised and confused, as she is a ghost and no one can see her unless a person is being "scrooged". One year later, her team is assigned to "Scrooge" Peter and they meet again! He instantly recognizes her. There is a palpable connection. Ending Kiss: Katherine is told that the "scrooging" was all orchestrated for her! Katherine decides to step into "The Great Unknown" and turns into a human in another lifetime so that she can be with Peter, who is her destiny! Katherine walks into the Rooty Tooty, where Peter and her first met and they kiss in the sweetest, most Chemistry-flaming kiss! A later Christmas, at the fully transformed into a vibrant community center serving warm Christmas dinners, Rooty Tooty, Peter's Dad is smiling and enjoying serving the community. Peter asks Katherine if she wants to dance, she says "absolutely" and they walk inside the Rooty Tooty.

Production quality and acting better than most. Really good story my wife and I both enjoyed, Several surprises in the story that we didn't see coming which again was refreshing for a Hallmark movie and usual Christmas movies. Diverse cast is good to see and where some of the secondary parts were the kind you wanted to know more about by the end. The movie is a bit of a mystery through-ought and it's not about girl getting the guy she wants, although there is a bit of that. The characters don't really know what is going on or think they know and you get to experience them figuring out as they go along. Solid Christmas movie.

We're all familiar with the cookie cutter (literally) Christmas tv movies that give us endless variations on the same 4 or 5 basic storylines. This movie is a refreshing change of pace, offering a unique & quirky take on the familiar Scrooge tale. The ensemble cast really clicks and the dialogue is snappy & brisk, the emotions are honest & believable. The ghost of Christmas past is a hoot and has some great one-liners. Of course there's a happy ending, but with a surprising twist. This is one of the most enjoyable Hallmark Christmas movies that I've seen in many years. A thoroughly entertaining and heartwarming story. Well done!

Finally something different from Hallmark! This was a really great movie. We all know the basic Christmas Carol story, but this take on it was very creative and a pleasure to watch. I loved all the actors, too. Some new faces, all much appreciated! The acting felt very natural; another departure from the often stale performances we've seen so many times from Hallmark. The writing was great, no huge holes in the plot or lame twists in the story. Just a feel good, fun and modern A Christmas Carol. Hallmark, please read all these reviews and you'll see where your loyal fans want you to take them.

...Flirting with his grandma?!! Lol that's all I thought until the very end of the movie. It was a great new take on the overdone classic. I didn't think I would enjoy the movie based on all the ads but gave it a try as nothing else was on. What a surprise! I loved the "mystery" and the unexpected twists. It was a great story and the characters all had depth and it explained why they were the way they are. I was confused with the ending - does she remember she was a ghost and all that happened? Did she get a whole life and they suddenly meet and fall as non ghosts? It seemed like they were both "in on it" and the life they build was after the whole story happened. Time travel stuff is always so confusing. Anyways it was a lovely movie and I'll be watching it again.