Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.

The film was still a fun one that will make you laugh and have you leaving the theater feeling like you just stole something valuable and got away with it.

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

Blistering performances.

Whoever didn't like this movie must either be the Grinch or Scrooge.

It is one of the few Christmas love story movies that isn't too sappy. It does help it to be the holiday season to watch it. The cast is composed of familiar faces and it is interesting to see the beautiful Ms. Helfer in a different setting. The male leads are well acted as well. Another Hallmark Channel production to go along with their Christmas themed movies that is filmed in Canada with a large Canadian supporting cast. If you like country music this has a few Christmas songs with a country accent. It is slow to start but by ten minutes into the movie it picks up speed and is good enough that you won't be checking your watch. All in all an enjoyable Christmas movie.

"You woke me up, Ryan. You made me realize that if I'm always planning for the future, I won't be present for it when it comes. You showed me how to be present." I think that's the quote gsuddy914 was looking for.Though it's a story line that has been done before, it wasn't a bad production. I've seen other Hallmark Christmas productions that I enjoyed much more, but it was still a nice movie. The only thing that started to bug me was J.T. Hodges, who played Owen, side burns. There are some shots in the movie when he is in profile and his sideburns look as if they are colored in with a brown marker. It doesn't even come close to his hair color and looks as if there are two streaks on each side, not that close together. It kind of threw me out of the movie a bit after I noticed it.All in all, not the best but still a nice movie for the holiday.

Way to bring in the Christmas spirit and renew your belief that you can find love again.If you enjoyed the book-to movie, "Home For the Holidays",( Debbie Macomber's, "When Christmas Comes"), from the Hallmark Channel, you will love this semi-similar storyline from a male perspective. This film captures the drama and sentiment of a novel without being overly "corny" or obnoxious.There is nothing I enjoy more than a romance story set at Christmas time. Two men, from very opposite styles of living swap places. Each looking to fulfill their lives, they look outside of themselves and their comfort zones...The rest of the story is for you to enjoy, and hopefully, watch year after year, as I intend to do.