Review

Hello, It's Me: A Love Letter From Beyond (Spoiler: It Involves Ghostly Texting)

Have you ever watched a movie and thought, "Yep, this was definitely dreamt up during a wine-fueled brainstorm session at a Hallmark movies writers' retreat"? If not, then allow me to introduce you to "Hello, It's Me," a film that melds the supernatural whimsy you'd expect in Hallmark holiday movies with the technological absurdity that only a modern streaming era could inspire.

The plot kicks off with Annie, a widow trying to navigate life's rocky slopes while tugging two kids along for the ride. Enter a series of heavenly DMs from beyond, sent by her dearly departed husband reminding her to buy more tissues. Yes, at its core, it's a Hallmark movie that posits: "Why let being dead stop you from commanding your family’s social calendar?"

Our main man James Denton graciously lends his charming smile and mystical omnipresence to the film, which by Hallmark standard plots, is the equivalent of a superhero team-up. His ghostly pep talks inspire our heroine to figure out love the second time around, proving even the afterlife has opinions about your dating profile.

By the movie's climax, as Annie untangles her heartstrings with lumberjack-style suitor, you've probably realized that love, much like a Hallmark holiday movie, is all about appreciating life's predictable surprises. Beware, though, if you’re gunning to watch holiday miracles unfold, this film is more "Dear Santa, I Gave Up WiFi for Lent" than "Miracle on 34th Street."

So, grab a blanket, pour a generous glass of mulled wine, and buckle up for a delightfully snug ride through the most endearingly predictable film this side of the Hallmark universe. Because, let’s face it, like every Hallmark movie, it’s not about the plot—it’s about the cozy feels along the way.