‘The Christmas Bow’: A Sweet Romance with Music in its Soul
When it comes to Hallmark, the ‘Movies & Mysteries’ branch has been pretty dang awesome this year. The Christmas Bow is also one of their 2020 originals, and with it we see some new faces.
The Christmas Bow (2020) Hallmark Movies and Mysteries Film Review
About to fulfill her dreams, Kate (Lucia Micarelli) auditions for a spot in a prestigious Denver philharmonic. Her dreams take a pause when she injuries her fingers, which prevents her from playing her violin. This strips her, at least temporarily, of her ability to play and to be accepted into the symphony. Instead she heads home to celebrate the season with her family.
Once home she reconnects with Patrick (Michael Rady), the boy she knew as a kid. Now, all these years later, he’s a doctor thinking of following in his father’s footsteps and becoming a kind of missionary doctor who travels. Together they just may rediscover what home and happiness really mean.
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As I already said, the Movies and Mysteries line has been impressively good this year. The Christmas Bow isn’t one I anticipated loving (yes even with Michael Rady), but it’s a lovely story with great acting. The story isn’t half bad either, and while I’m not really “into” movie music tropes, weirdly I do love music, and so because of this, I cannot find too much fault here. Kate’s music adds to the emotion of many a scene and it’s really well produced.
Helping to make this more realistic is Lucia Micarelli, who also happens to be a talented violinist. She’s also really good as an actress too, which means she plays Kate very well. Of course, it’s great to see Michael Rady. He’s again fabulous as the leading man, and the script gives him some poignant lines.
Same as is true of most Christmas movies, The Christmas Bow is another lovely title to make time for. It’s full of cheer and of course, as no Christmas film would be complete without it, a romance, too.
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Content: there’s nothing to note, though the film is a bit “sadder” as the characters remember someone they’ve lost.
I liked this movie a lot and I think you are wrong about not watching it again. First, I saw things I missed the first time because there are several stories going on at the same time. Second, the movie did not seem as “heavy” the second time. I saw a lot more of the humor and lightheadedness the second time.
Hi, Ella. Thanks so much for the visit, and for the comment. I actually would watch this again; my apologies if I imply I won’t. :) It’s actually a lovely little story, and for sure, we always pick up on new things the second time through.
The Christmas Bow isn’t one I anticipated loving but it’s a lovely story with great acting. It’s actually a lovely little story, and for sure, we always pick up on new things the second time through. Merry Christmas to my dear friend, may this season be filled with joy and laughter for you and your family.