This movie is a little edgy for a Christmas movie. A lot of screen time is taken up with the feud between the two leads' families. Brick McCree has been sabotaging the Riley ranch. McCree also spreads false rumors about Riley to keep possible business interests away from Riley. He also has his sidekick cut fence wire and other damage to the ranch. The bitter tone of the feud pervades much of the movie.
One subplot is the silly gossiping by a group in the beauty shop. In those scenes overacting is common, presumably for comedic effect.
I'm a fan of Erin Cahill, but I didn't think this was her best acting job. I also wasn't impressed with any chemistry between Cahill and Nicholas Gonzalez. There is not enough screen time between them for that to fully develop. Screen time is taken up by the feud, gossip, and work on Kendall's ranch.
There are backstories that are reveled slowly through the movie. Clint knew Kendall's father and apparently it was more than casual. Brick and Kendall's father had a long term bitter feud but we don't immediately know the details. It turns out to be a cliché.
There's a major development late in the movie of such stupidity that it really degrades the climax. It should lead to legal consequences that effectively end the feud forever. The characters ignore bringing justice. The grand gesture made in response is far too little too late. It may bring a temporary financial solution, but it can't make up for the wrongs already done.
The movie has little to do with Christmas other than the time of year.
One subplot is the silly gossiping by a group in the beauty shop. In those scenes overacting is common, presumably for comedic effect.
I'm a fan of Erin Cahill, but I didn't think this was her best acting job. I also wasn't impressed with any chemistry between Cahill and Nicholas Gonzalez. There is not enough screen time between them for that to fully develop. Screen time is taken up by the feud, gossip, and work on Kendall's ranch.
There are backstories that are reveled slowly through the movie. Clint knew Kendall's father and apparently it was more than casual. Brick and Kendall's father had a long term bitter feud but we don't immediately know the details. It turns out to be a cliché.
There's a major development late in the movie of such stupidity that it really degrades the climax. It should lead to legal consequences that effectively end the feud forever. The characters ignore bringing justice. The grand gesture made in response is far too little too late. It may bring a temporary financial solution, but it can't make up for the wrongs already done.
The movie has little to do with Christmas other than the time of year.