![]() The setting was a refreshing one as was the basic premise, and the film even attempts not too badly a twist near the end that didn't feel shoe-horned in or implausible. Even if the locations aren't authentic they still look lovely and they are lovingly captured by the photography. Corey Sevier and Julianna Guill are both very appealing as characters not difficult to root for, both seem like they know what's they're doing, they never look stiff and they don't over-compensate. The two leads have a sweet chemistry that sparkles and helps give 'Grounded for Christmas' its heart. The dialogue flows well and avoids being too sentimental or cheesy, things that some Christmas films can be (am a fan of Christmas and of festive films just to say before anybody gets the wrong idea reading that). Once the film got going the pace was efficient enough and it doesn't feel padded or repetitive. The story though is also very charming and heart-warming. Christmas film that has a lot of similar elements to each other. Not many surprises in the story either, which tends to plan out more or less what one expects watching a Lifetime/Hallmark etc. Maybe it could have taken a little less time to get going, it's a slight drag in the early stages. Not all the supporting characters are particularly well acted, the ex-boyfriend (a one-dimensional character and excessively jerk-ish) was badly overplayed especially in my view. Sure, 'Grounded for Christmas' isn't perfect. Really liked that it wasn't as predictable as other Lifetime Christmas offerings and had a couple of attempts of being different. 'Grounded for Christmas' serves its purpose of being a film that is a relaxing way of spending a quiet December afternoon, one that didn't ever offend me and one to not demand too much from. ![]() There are also a lot worse and there are a lot of good things here. Is it a classic? No, and there are better Christmas films out there. 'Grounded for Christmas' was for me in the surprisingly good category when it came to their Christmas films. Three is somewhere in between of average and pretty good. Two is the mediocre at best category, which is often quite a bit better than the worst of Hallmark. One is the surprisingly good category, which is on the same level and sometimes better than Hallmark's more prolific festive offerings. Their Christmas output falls into three main categories. Will you share this download with someone in your life? You can invite them to be a part of the Goby Family as well!Ģ.None of Lifetime's Christmas films are perfect, though one should never expect them to be. I also find that dedicating specific time to focusing on Jesus and the Gift He is in my life helps me stay grounded.ġ. ![]() When I remember that God is always with me, that I need to keep my eyes on the Son, and that I get to help others along the way, I put myself in the best position to handle the not so calm waters that December can bring. We created our Let’s Make it a Goby Christmas Advent Calendar as a way for you and your family to engage in fun activities that help reinforce the three important lessons of the Goby message. Their actions and behaviors may speak louder than their words can depending on their age and maturity. ![]() Be on the lookout for signs that they may be showing -you know, sleeping too little, sleeping too much, acting up at school, being extra clingy, being distant. Your kids may struggle expressing themselves, too. It can be hard for young ones to put words to what they are feeling and “thinking thoughts” is his way of explaining the thinking and overthinking many of us may do when we are trying to make sense of what feels like chaos around us. One little guy I know says it feels like his mind fills with thinking thoughts. The truths in the Goby lessons help me when I start to feel myself move to unhealth. I have found that when I create a rhythm of life, as opposed to a balance in life, my mental health is better. When life gets hectic, like we are about to experience in December, we can start to feel overwhelmed, anxious, maybe off our regular rhythm. We can do hard things because God is with us. I think all Gobies can benefit from three very important lessons:ġ.
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