

Meaning that it's watchable and inoffensive but also unexceptional and nothing out of the ordinary, with some good things but also some things that came off a bit ehh. 'Making Spirits Bright' as far as the 2021 Hallmark Christmas films go is somewhere around middle of the pack. Kind of like Romeo and Juliet or Hatfields and McCoys set at Christmas. Was a bit mixed on the premise, with it not being novel territory but did like that it did try to do something different with the feuding. Am less familiar with Carlo Marks, but what has been seen of him has been pretty amiable if not mind-blowing. Taylor Cole has always been inconsistent for me, in some roles she is charming, in others she's too icy. Reviewed by TheLittleSongbird 5 / 10 Spirits that could have been much brighterĮxpectations were mixed here for 'Making Spirits Bright'. "Mutual embarrassment kind of tears down the walls."-Tony. "A real partner will value all of your opinions. Inspired by their moms' secret relationship, Tony volunteers to put his MBA to work reviewing Bill's financials secretly.įrank confesses to Tony how much he gets into his head and how that prevents him from being able to execute his plans. Meanwhile, Grace and Tony keep being drawn together.and discover their moms have secretly maintained their friendship this whole eting clandestinely and taking an annual trip together. The competition is important for Frank as he hasn't competed for the last seven years and feels like he has a lot to prove. With there families pitted against each other, their initial amicable reunion turns contentious.īill expanded his business and may have bitten off more than he can chew, making this year's competition monetary reward even more important. Their kids, including Grace and Tony, used to be friends but have become strangers. Bill was so offended he dissolved the partnership immediately and the two started their own businesses. The patriarchs, Bill and Frank, of two families used to run a business together until Frank accused Bill of putting quantity over quality. Two families are brought together to compete in a town Christmas light competition and this year the stakes are higher, a $50,000 cash prize. "We brought out the best in each other."-Bill All because of something we've created."-Frank I feel exactly the same way about those computerized light displays with their mega trees and pixels.boring! Give me displays with meaning, interest, history, personality any day. "Anybody can string a bunch of lights and enter a computer code. He also stars in “Home Before Dark.Reviewed by cgvsluis 7 / 10 The great Christmas light fight Hatfields vs McCoys style.

Platt), “Reluctant Witness,” “Continuum” (Marco), “3 Days in Havana,” “The Ties That Remain,” “Fringe,” “Robison Arms” (Yuri), “The Bridge,” “Intelligence” (Ronnie), “Da Vinci’s Inquest” (Dino Rosario), “10.5” (Sean Morris), “NYPD Blue,” and more. His credits include “Tribal” (Jimmy), “Next” (Ron), “Van Helsing,” “A Dog’s Way Home,” “True Fiction,” “In God I Trust,” “The Layover,” “Blackstone” (Det. His many credits include “Chesapeake Shores” (David Peck), “Sweet as Maple Syrup,” “Secret Life of a Student,” “Christmas with the Darlings” (last year’s Hallmark Christmas movie), “Love at Sunset Terrace,” “Love in Store,” “Angel Falls: A Novel Holiday,” “The 100,” “The Flash,” “Hailey Dean Mystery,” “Crossroads,” “Scarecrow,” “Smallville,” and more.
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In fact, Cole and her husband, Cameron Larson, met on the set of a Hallmark movie where he was a producer.Ĭarlo Marks is Tony Scotto. She also has numerous other productions under her name, including “Salvation” (Fiona), “The Originals” (Sofya), “Impastor” (Yvette,) “Ballers,” “Supernatural,” “The Glades” (Jennifer), “CSI: Miami” (Samantha), “The Event” (Vicky), “Secret Girlfriend” (Martina), “Heroes” (Rachel Mills), “Summerland” (Erika), and more.
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She’s the lead in the “Ruby Herring Mysteries” series and starred in “One Winter Wedding,” “Unlocking Christmas,” “Matching Hearts,” “One Winter Proposal,” “Falling for You,” “Christmas Festival on Ice,” and more. She just recently starred in Hallmark’s “South Beach Love.” Cole has a long history with Hallmark.
