Too much of everything

Simply A Masterpiece

if their story seems completely bonkers, almost like a feverish work of fiction, you ain't heard nothing yet.

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

While the concept was cute,(main character not being able to lie) the writers went overboard with "Holly" explaining everything in detail. If the character is going to tell the truth, then tell the truth and move on. Alicia Witt constantly going into longs explanations made the movie, in my opinion, tiresome to watch. Also, the character of Drew (George Stults) was one dimensional with not much meat. It seemed all he did was react with a blank face at Holly's "truthful" comments. This also became boring and tiresome to watch. It seems the writers follow a particular writing pattern but maybe they should change it up a bit.I'm a huge fan of Hallmark and their Christmas movies but "I'm Not Ready for Christmas" was definitely at the bottom of the list. Not one of Hallmark's best Christmas movies.

Around Christmas I go through bucket loads of these things. I find them harmless festive fun, easy on the eye and brain, totally disposable.So I never bother reviewing them.This one did jump out though. I am mainly writing this review so I can remember what the film is in a years time.It is basically a TV rip off of "Liar Liar" but without Jim Carrey and about ten million dollars chipped from the budget.The film follows the same worn path where a busy, self absorbed exec type needs to grasp the spirit of Christmas and reconnect to the loving family she has been neglecting. This is done through the medium of a Christmas wish that prevents her from lying. So no medals for originality here.I actually think Alicia Witt did a better job than Carrey, she brings warmth and charisma to the role without over-cooking it. The forced truth-telling is handled subtly and professionally - it avoids the crass and obnoxious outbursts that similar films feel necessary.I liked this, I put down my wrapping and actually watched it. Now I am not suggesting you go out and buy the Blu Ray extended edition or anything - this is still a Xmas made for TV movie. If Christmas TV movies aren't your thing this won't change alter you perspective but if you have a choice between a few titles I would go for this one.

Be warned this is a spoiler.About one hour into the movie, Holly has a dinner date with Drew the next day. Holly gets a phone call from Greydon DuPois,and she has to flies out to Aspen at 6AM. That's a good 6 to 7 hour flight each way. Not to mentioned that this is an international flight so Holly has to be at the airport 2 to 3 hours before take off, and travel time between the airport and hotel. Then skiing time as well. I would guess a good 20 hours total (if not more). How the heck does Holly keeps her dinner date with Drew? Also by the time Holly arrives in Aspen, it would be sometime in the evening (Aspen time), why is there daylight?!? Tough movie to watch when the movie makes no sense.

Love watching Hallmark Christmas movies but this one was horrible. It was taken right from the script of Liar Liar. I'm not a big fan of Alicia Witt anyway(I think she tends to overact but not in a good way) so it was extremely painful watching her trying to channel Jim Carrey. The delivery of the lines was way off and forced. I guess she was trying to copy the way he would run through the lies real quick but it was not working. With the exception of the sister the rest of the cast just fell flat. But then again I just couldn't get past how horrible Alicia Witt was. I guess hallmark is running out of ideas but don't try to duplicate Jim Carrey cause you just can't. Can't say enough bad things about this one so I'll just stop there. Won't be watching this one again. Pretty disappointed in all the new movies so far this year. Ice Sculpture has been the only good one.