Synopsis:
In these interconnected movies, Jennifer and Meg Swift are sisters who couldn't be closer despite living hours apart. Jennifer is in Salt Lake City, running a successful restaurant she started with her late husband and raising her teenaged son Simon. Meg stayed in their hometown of Hazelwood, helping their parents run the local bakery. The Christmas is the family's first since the passing of Uncle Dave who owned the town's beloved theater, The Madison, where many memories were made over the years. When Jennifer and Simon return home for the holiday, they become wistful for one more Christmas at The Madison, despite that it's for sale and in need of repairs. Meanwhile, Meg is helping Jennifer's restaurant staff in Salt Lake prepare for a Christmas competition among local restaurants with the winner earning many for the charity of its choice. With the sisters switching cities leading up to the holiday, they find a new sense of purpose and discover what they both truly need in life and in love.
Starring:
Ashley Williams, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Keith D. Robinson, Jacob Buster, Anna Holbrook, Jim Byrnes, Briana Price, and Kevin Nealon
Genre:
Comedy, Romance, Drama
Premiered:
December 12, 2021
🎄 2021 Christmas Binge Watch Movie #70 🎄
The second part to Hallmark's Sister Swap movies, 'Christmas in the City' takes place simultaneously with part one, 'A Hometown Holiday.' The two movies share very little scenes, mostly when the sisters are together, and they are different enough with slight touches. I noticed them and I watched these movies a week apart. The scenes that we saw of Ashley Williams in part one were expanded here, and a lot funnier. I kinda feel like the first movie was better, but Ashley Williams and Keith Robinson had such great chemistry and witty banter that they made this movie. The supporting cast was fine, but I felt like the first film had more of an emotional pull, they were grieving their uncle and everything involving with his theater. This movie was just another party planning holiday film. Various folks were falling head over heels for each other and problems arise like one would expect, but I do appreciate the spin they did to make this end a tad differently than you might think. Again, it's definitely not as emotional or touching as 'A Hometown Holiday' for sure, but 'Christmas in the City' is a little bit more on the rom-com side and has fun with it.
I wasn't expecting much from these movies, but I enjoyed them both equally. I had fun with it, and it might be better to watch them back to back. I don't know why they didn't make it so contract wise, but the fact we didn't see at least a glimpse of Mark Deklin in this movie is weird and disappointing. Especially because he played such a big part in the first film. You'd think he'd be there in the end, especially for his new sweetheart. I don't know. It's weird.
My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Where to Watch: Hallmark Channel
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