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I really enjoyed this movie. It was well acted, a cut above many of the Hallmark/Gac/UP movies in my opinion. While I wouldn't really call this a Christmas movie per se there was smatterings of Christmas here and there and some places were nicely decorated for Christmas. The two leads, both very good looking, had great chemistry! The story unfolds slowly as does the romance which kept me engrossed in the story/movie. There was action, romance, angst, anger, humor, jealousy and Love! All human emotions played out perfectly in this unfolding drama with a touch of Christmas. I loved seeing the ever gorgeous and great actress Lindsay Wagner. I really hope we see more of her in the future. The other actors in the movie did a great job and they all brought a lot of humor to the movie. I will rewatch this movie again next Christmas. I highly recommend this movie.

This was a really good Christmas movie Clayton Georgia so beautiful. The cast Erin Cahill Nicholas Gonzales A Martinez Lindsay Wagner great cast lots of good support cast.

While loving Christmas (a lifelong love too) and having liked/loved many Christmas films, there are plenty of Christmas films that are too sappy and cheese ridden as well as predictable. Have seen quite a few films in the past few years using Christmas on a ranch setting (always an intriguing setting for this particular holiday) and they have varied in success, some are very charming, sweet and engaging while others are too simplistic, dull and silly. 'Christmas on the Range' is among the better ones and generally in the former category, though there are some not unexpected glimpses of the latter adjectives. Was not expecting a classic and didn't get that, but did expect in a way an at least average film that didn't have me wrenching my hair and teeth out. Luckily that was the case here with 'Christmas on the Range'. Not an essential, but there is nothing offensive about it either at the same time. Shall get the not so good things out of the way. The story is rather basic and too slight, a fair share of familiar elements with not much new done to them (including the obligatory too easily telegraphed and too neat ending). There are moments of dullness early on and some of the dialogue is on the awkward and too sappy side. Most of the acting is fine, but there are signs of overacting in the supporting cast. On the other hand, 'Christmas on the Range' looks attractive enough. The scenery is both rustic and festive and the photography doesn't look rushed or drab. The music doesn't come over as too melodramatic while still having some presence. The direction is suitably sympathetic on the most part while taking a little time to find its feet. Erin Cahill and Nicholas Gonzalez are very likeable leads, their chemistry has a lot of charm and their relationship develops realistically, easy to connect with emotionally and is not underused. A Martinez and Lindsay Wagner are fun in support, with Wagner especially bringing a lot of heart to the film. The dialogue generally gets better as the film progresses, it becomes more natural in the flow and it didn't make me cringe as much. The story on the most part, providing that one doesn't mind that it is predictable and slight, is heart-warming and easy going. And while there is more of a serious edge here than most recently seen Christmas films, it doesn't come over as too serious or heavy-handed. In conclusion, worth watching. 6/10

I assumed this would be another run-of-the-mill Christmas movie. It has a slightly darker feel so I sort of found the uptempo festive music slightly at odds - but it comes together in the end. There is a bit of light relief in the salon - which also feels disconnected but ties in eventually. The salon slightly reminds me of Runaway Bride so I have expected Erin Cahill to come in and make a platypus face, but alas no. Ultimately this is still a feel-good movie and in some ways the bitterness makes it sweeter. Also, the end credits are quite quirky and definitely unique to this movie - raises the festive nature after the struggles.

Trailer—Christmas on the Range

source: Christmas on the Range

While loving Christmas (a lifelong love too) and having liked/loved many Christmas films, there are plenty of Christmas films that are too sappy and cheese ridden as well as predictable. Have seen quite a few films in the past few years using Christmas on a ranch setting (always an intriguing setting for this particular holiday) and they have varied in success, some are very charming, sweet and engaging while others are too simplistic, dull and silly. 'Christmas on the Range' is among the better ones and generally in the former category, though there are some not unexpected glimpses of the latter adjectives. Was not expecting a classic and didn't get that, but did expect in a way an at least average film that didn't have me wrenching my hair and teeth out. Luckily that was the case here with 'Christmas on the Range'. Not an essential, but there is nothing offensive about it either at the same time. Shall get the not so good things out of the way. The story is rather basic and too slight, a fair share of familiar elements with not much new done to them (including the obligatory too easily telegraphed and too neat ending). There are moments of dullness early on and some of the dialogue is on the awkward and too sappy side. Most of the acting is fine, but there are signs of overacting in the supporting cast. On the other hand, 'Christmas on the Range' looks attractive enough. The scenery is both rustic and festive and the photography doesn't look rushed or drab. The music doesn't come over as too melodramatic while still having some presence. The direction is suitably sympathetic on the most part while taking a little time to find its feet. Erin Cahill and Nicholas Gonzalez are very likeable leads, their chemistry has a lot of charm and their relationship develops realistically, easy to connect with emotionally and is not underused. A Martinez and Lindsay Wagner are fun in support, with Wagner especially bringing a lot of heart to the film. The dialogue generally gets better as the film progresses, it becomes more natural in the flow and it didn't make me cringe as much. The story on the most part, providing that one doesn't mind that it is predictable and slight, is heart-warming and easy going. And while there is more of a serious edge here than most recently seen Christmas films, it doesn't come over as too serious or heavy-handed. In conclusion, worth watching. 6/10

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.