Rather mediocre plotting and dialogue, though perhaps slightly above average for Hallmark. One big negative was that didn't really feel for the lead couple: didn't care awfully much whether they end up together or not. And the compulsory conflict (beyond the competing deli situation) felt extra forced and bit stupid.
However, the movie rolled on rather effortlessly, and was generally harmless. Extra stars for a holiday film about Hanukkah traditions which was more interesting for me - therefore mercifully avoiding cookie-baking, Santa, tree shopping, skating, etc. Didn't have as many other Hallmark cliches either, such as precocious kids or widows.
Not sure if showing all those food items was fascinating or cruel - definitely made me famished, and sorry that there isn't any Jewish delis near me!
However, the movie rolled on rather effortlessly, and was generally harmless. Extra stars for a holiday film about Hanukkah traditions which was more interesting for me - therefore mercifully avoiding cookie-baking, Santa, tree shopping, skating, etc. Didn't have as many other Hallmark cliches either, such as precocious kids or widows.
Not sure if showing all those food items was fascinating or cruel - definitely made me famished, and sorry that there isn't any Jewish delis near me!