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that is how I speak now seeing him speaking like that it makes me feel like that I'm not the only one that speaks like that and is very beautiful because I'm not alone I don't have to feel like I'm alone because I'm not, thank you

source: USS Christmas

Bon film !

This is a Hallmark movie that I will never forget! A seamen and pilot on the USS Polaris find his future with a visitor on a Tiger Cruise! That is what the Aircraft Aircraft Carrier does with civilians who go on a cruise, they are the tigers! The heart of the movie is the love story that takes some amazing turns, it will touch your heart when you see the amazing ending! I don't tear up much, but this story got me! I will always remember this story and how it lets us know what the military life is like, those who serve are amazing individuals! Peter Petretich

Expectations were a bit mixed when sitting down to watch 'USS Christmas'. There are a fair share of good Hallmark Christmas films, and there were some surprising near-gems in 2020. The plot did sound sweet though not overly exciting. Jen Lilley and Trevor Donovan are a bit take and leave for me and it is dependent on the characters they play, Lilley in particular has had characters with very exaggerated character flaws which she can over-compensate. Was a bit mixed in regard to 'USS Christmas'. Hallmark did do better in 2020, both of the Christmas films and and in all their seasonal blockings combined. They also did worse on both counts, as there were a small batch of below average efforts. 2020 was a very variable year for Hallmark (not surprising) but considering the circumstances the films generally could have turned out a good deal worse than they actually did. 'USS Christmas' is worth a one time watch but not in my view enough for repeat viewings. Did feel that the two leads were on the uneven side, both not immediately settling into their roles and taking a while to warm up. Lilley does have another one of her characters that has exaggerated character flaws, the pushiness especially is excessive, and Lilley does at first tries too hard and comes over as neurotic. Donovan does relax into his role later, but when in Grinch mode he did come over as very stiff and bland. Although their chemistry is there eventually, it does take too long to develop and when it does start to it feels underdeveloped and underwritten. Would have liked more development to the characters in general, not enough of them feel fleshed out enough. Both Lilley and Donovan do fare much better though later. Lilley does tone down and becomes charming and not too sugary. Donovan loosens up later too, like his character who is the most developed of the characters, and is understated and easy going enough while having the right amount of command for the job. Their chemistry becomes warmer and more natural later, just wish that it was more consistent and that it occurred earlier. The supporting cast are solid. Furthermore, 'USS Christmas' is a pleasant looking film with the scenery standing out in particular, while the soundtrack matches the spirit of the holiday and the film's themes very well. The script is neither too corny or over-serious, and doesn't come over as muddled tonally. Really liked its sincerity and heart. The quite gentle story is very heart-warming and moving with a warm glow later, even if it could have been tighter pace wise to begin with. Concluding, a little above average that takes a while to find its feet in some areas but becomes pleasant enough. 6/10.

Pleasant viewing. 'USS Christmas' isn't anything extraordinary, but it produces what it intended to - a cutesy Xmas story. It's well set up, with the naval surroundings adding a touch of freshness to the usual festive film formula. Jen Lilley and Trevor Donovan have satisfactory chemistry, with the likes of Brett Rice and Keith Flippen support adequately.

Being an old Navy man I thought this looked interesting. I record about 20 Hallmark Christmas movies a year and usually have maybe 2 I really like, around 5 that are good, and some that are ok, and about 9-10 that I don't even finish. I only got about 20 minutes into this one before I ejected (get it?) I didn't really get the lead actress and what she was trying to do. Also the voice fry she was doing with her voice was very off putting. I found some of her lines completely unintelligible because of it. If it were a good movie I would have had to rewind and listen again, but since I was losing interest with each passing minute I didn't have to. I found myself rooting for the leading man Naval aviator's current GF. I think it would have been better with them swapping roles, or having the sister, or even the waitress take over the leading lady role. oh well, one down and 19 to go for 2020!

Loved this movie from start to finish. Jenn Lily and Trevor Donovan have good chemistry. Warm, sweet story and even the drama was reasonable. I would have rated the movie a 10, but not all of the military scenes are reaslitic.

The Christmas ornament that was made by Sam for his love Dorothy was changed during the course of the movie. The ornament given to Dorothy wasn't the same as the one found in the archive

There are some typical themes in this story but also some fresh angles. An investigative reporter has a dream to do a human interest story so we have a fairly usual quest for the story. But the setting is a Navy carrier and her personal backstory as a Navy brat folds into the larger story. There are echoes of the earlier Christmas movie "Operation Christmas" which is one of my all time favorite Christmas movies. Maddie faces similar concerns as Olivia did in the other movie, but for Maddie the concerns are more first hand. Jen Lilly and Trevor Donavan have chemistry from the first wine spill. Even as each of their characters hesitates, they are still comfortable with each other. The obligatory sparring is never mean spirited. Maddie and Billy's relationship is fun as they chase a mystery together. The mystery is never really one for the viewer to solve because the details have to be pursued by the reporter and her helpers. But that story folds into Maddie and Billy's story in a heartwarming way. There are several other heartwarming moments even before we learn the outcome of the story. A little like the old JAG TV show, military honor and service are idealized, but not overly so. Please, if you found discrepancies in military protocol or other factual issues, remember that this is not a documentary and it doesn't seem like rigid accuracy was the goal of the people making the movie. These movies are only a few steps removed from Fantasy or SciFi in terms of realism.