‘JINGLE BELL RUN’: AN ADVENTURE FULL OF FESTIVE ACTIVITIES
An adventurous plot with stars fans like makes Jingle Bell Run another title that falls into being subgenre unique.
Jingle Bell Run (2024) Hallmark TV Film Review
Adventure isn’t a strong suit Avery (Ashley Williams) has. She’s a teacher and loves what she does, so much so she has big plans for programs that will help her kids, but when it comes to excitement, she doesn’t have time for that. Her idea of adrenaline is doing the crossword. She is so disinterested that when she learns her sister signs her up for a seasonally themed adventure cross country run, she tries to back out. Then she changes her mind and decides to go all in.
During the competition she meets Wes (Andrew Walker), a former hockey star with a bit of an attitude. Where Avery is risk adverse, Wes is competitive to the extreme. When these two opposites are paired up for this reality TV event, they both have some lessons to learn.
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This is one of those films I wanted to love prior to watching and yet at the same time, I also did know it wouldn’t be something I’d completely love. Turns out, I did enjoy Jingle Bell Run more than I would think. The concept is fun and because it steers clear of being overtly all about family, it also gets the title of being different.
This script has lots of funny moments and trivia elements if you enjoy that. Ashley Williams is also good in her role and of course, Andrew Walker is a fan favorite. He plays a different role here, but keep with it because as is always the case, he’s sure to win you over by the end. What I like best about the script is that the plot errs away from being all about loving family equating to being together all the time. In this, we see family who is supportive and loving but also comfortable with doing their own thing, and it works.
Jingle Bell Run is entertaining and fun. It has a sense of adventure and keeps things moving at a fast pace while also entertaining with some witty humor. Since this is also a Christmas movie, there is still plenty of festiveness and events, too.
Watch for encore showings of Jingle Bell Run on Hallmark Channel
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Content: This one has the TV-G tag and is pretty standard for the normal fare. It does have a kiss or two, including one that reveals a same-sex couple (if this bothers you).
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