Introduction"Moonlight & Mistletoe" is a 2008 Christmas-themed motion picture directed by Karen Arthur and written by Duane Poole. The movie stars Candace Cameron Bure, Tom Arnold, and Christopher Wiehl. Premiering on November 29, 2008, on the Hallmark Channel, the film takes audiences in Santaville, a year-round Christmas-themed town where Holly, played by Candace Cameron Bure, grew up, and her dad Nick, depicted by Tom Arnold, runs Santa Claus.
PlotThe movie starts with Holly managing an art gallery in Boston however being forced to return to Santaville when her dad gets hurt in a small automobile mishap. She left her hometown due to the frustrating Christmas spirit that Santaville forecasted year-round, and returns with the intent of getting her father's affairs in order and leaving as quickly as possible. Nevertheless, she's met with serious difficulties - her precious Santaville destination is economically struggling, and an ambitious businessman is preparing to turn it into a mega-factory.
Conflict and ResolutionThe baseline dispute of the movie is her daddy's tendency to completely live in a make-believe world of Christmas, neglecting the realities of service and finances, leading to the financial troubles of Santaville. Holly and Peter, played by Christopher Wiehl, her dad's company partner and her love interest, struggle to encourage Nick to take more practical actions to save Santaville from insolvency. At the same time, Holly grapples with her personal career choices and her sensations for Peter.
Nick's steady belief in the Christmas spirit and an open hostile takeover bid from the business person forces Holly to remain and challenge her past, future, and Christmas. In her struggle, Holly uncover her love for the joyful season, her dad, and also, her affection for Peter. She plans a Santathon fundraising event to save Santaville and succeeds in her endeavor, triggering the greedy entrepreneur to back off and making sure the continuity of Santaville's Christmas spirit.
Conclusion"Moonlight & Mistletoe" focuses on the value of maintaining one's heritage and the magic of Christmas. It is a film about faith, love, second opportunities, and the truth that miracles can come true if one believes in them. Holly's change from being a skeptic to a follower in the Christmas spirit forms the crux of the story.
ReceptionMoonlight & Mistletoe got a normally favorable action, with numerous applauding the uplifting and favorable portrayal of Christmas. The efficiencies of Candace Cameron Bure and Tom Arnold were particularly lauded. Despite being a little screen production, the movie succeeded in recording the holiday spirit and continued to be a seasonal favourite.
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