6.5/10

Rocky Mountain Christmas
2017
84 minutes
Director
Tibor Takács
Cast
Lindy Booth
Kristoffer Polaha
Treat Williams
Description
Sarah Davis heads to her uncle’s struggling ranch to escape New York and the spotlight from a recent breakup. Returning home for the first time since her aunt passed, complications arise when Graham, an entitled Hollywood star, arrives at the ranch to prepare for his next film. As Sarah and Graham start to bond, Sarah may get more for Christmas than she bargained for.
Professions
Ranch Owner
Actor
Settings & Cities
Colorado
Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Review
Rocky Mountain Christmas: More Snow, More Drama, and More Evergreen Cheesiness!
Ah, "Rocky Mountain Christmas," where the snow is as predictable as the plot! Step aside, high-stakes action thrillers—there’s a new contender in town, and it’s armed with hot cocoa and holiday cheer! This film takes you on a wild ride through the Hallmark movies universe, complete with all the staple ingredients that make Hallmark holiday movies a guilty pleasure we just can't resist.
Our story follows Sarah, who retreats to her family’s rustic lodge in the Rocky Mountains, only to find more than just her holiday spirit revived. Spoiler alert: there’s a hunky local lumberjack (because of course there is) with eyes bluer than the deepest ice on Mirror Lake. He helps her rediscover her love for making gingerbread houses and saving towns from evil developers—because apparently, in Hallmark holiday movies, saving winter wonderlands is as important a winter cliché as sleigh rides.
Amid the panoramic mountain vistas, the plot twists more than a Christmas candy cane, but rest assured, it always bends toward mistletoe kisses and festive reconciliations. With supporting characters like the widowed neighbor who bakes cookies with motivational pep talks as if she’s Oprah, and a puppy that shows up just in time to see the magic happen, you know you're deep in Hallmark movies territory.
What makes "Rocky Mountain Christmas" stand out in the league of Hallmark holiday movies, you ask? Perhaps it’s the avalanche of seasonal clichés that somehow crash over us with the charm of a marshmallow avalanche. Or maybe it’s that heartwarming message that reminds us all: love and low-stakes drama always conquer all—especially on the 25th of December.
So, if you’re in the mood for 90 minutes of predictably delightful holiday happiness, lace up your snow boots, grab that eggnog, and let "Rocky Mountain Christmas" whisk you away on its sleigh of misty-eyed merriment. Just don't forget your thermal socks, because you'll want to stay cozy throughout this winter wonderland of schmaltz and snowy delights!