"Hmm."
"It doesn't."
Jake Turner (Hartley) is a best selling author. He enjoys the success, but prefers to be alone, with only his dog Ava for company. As he settles in for a quiet Christmas, he learns that his mother died and left him the house.
Jake is reluctant to return to his childhood home and memories. But he is interrupted by Rachel Campbell (Doss) who is looking for information about her mother. Jake and Rachel tackle cleaning out the house and while looking for answers. Can they find the closure they both need and open up to something new?
This is a Netflix Christmas movie, based on the novel "The Noel Diary" by Richard Paul Evans.
The Good:
This is not your typical Christmas film. It isn't afraid to tackle grief and past trauma, while still moving forward the romance and story. The story is not overly predictable, but also gives audiences what they expect.
The leads are good and have a believable chemistry.
The Bad:
It drags a bit, but also doesn't feel long enough.
Other Comments:
-The dog, Ava, is an Australian Shepherd. Ava is my favorite character.
-Enjoyable, I would watch this again.
The Noel Diary (2022) 100 minutes
Director: Charles Shyer
Starring: Justin Hartley as Jake Turner
Barrett Doss as Rachel Campbell
Essence Atkins as Noel Ellis
Bonnie Bedelia as Ellie Foster
James Remar as Scott Turner
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