Love Always, Santa is a 2016 romantic comedy television film first broadcast by Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. It was written by Brian Herzlinger and Jay Black, directed by Brian Herzlinger, and produced by MarVista Entertainment. The film was set in and partially filmed in Northfield, Minnesota.[2]
Plot
The daughter (Isadora Swann) of a widow (Marguerite Moreau) writes to Santa Claus, asking for her mother to find love again. A struggling writer (Mike Faiola), who has taken a job writing responses in Santa's name, receives the letter, and he finds new inspiration and the beginnings of a romance.
Cast
- Marguerite Moreau as Celia
- Mike Faiola as Jake
- Brady Smith as Randy
- Isadora Swann as Lilly
- Jay Black as Hank
Reception
Philip Weyhe of the Northfield News called it "largely enjoyable, rather funny and a good time." Weyhe criticized the film for being sappy and predictable, but praised Isadora Swann's and Marguerite Moreau's performances.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Hewitt, Chris (4 Nov 2016). "Santa movie shot in Northfield part of Hallmark holiday lineup". Twin Cities Pioneer Press. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
- ^ "Minnesota Made Movie 'Love Always, Santa' Set to Air Nationwide".
- ^ Weyhe, Philip (6 Nov 2016). "Movie Review: "Love Always, Santa" packs some laughs and love". Northfield News. Retrieved 30 August 2017.