'Christmas on the Alpaca Farm' Review: Lifetime’s holiday movie has a message in its warmth
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Lifetime is making sure Christmas is merrier than ever, as its latest release, 'Christmas on the Alpaca Farm,' not only warms hearts with its romance, but also educates on the malicious practices of the fashion industry. At its core, the movie is a story about rediscovery and second chances, where two individuals from polar opposite backgrounds meet, and as they spend time together, sparks fly, and Cupid works his magic.
Packed with picturesque cinematography, 'Christmas on the Alpaca Farm' effectively blends fashion and romance, where the film subtly raises awareness about sustainable alpaca farming.
'Christmas on the Alpaca Farm' offers insights into sustainability in the fashion world
The plotline of 'Christmas on the Alpaca Farm' follows Jess Hillard (Kirsten Comerford), who ditches her flourishing career as a Christmas sweater designer and decides to forge her own path. To realize her dreams, she decides to follow her creative passion by entering a sustainable fashion competition. However, the biggest roadblock Jess faces is to source eco-friendly materials, and for that, she heads to an alpaca farm. As luck would have it, Jess meets Andrew Flannery (Matt Wells), who owns Flannery Farm. Not amused by Jess's plan, Andrew rejects her outright. However, Andrew soon comes around, and his professional partnership with Jess blossoms into a heartfelt romance.
While, on the surface, the plotline of 'Christmas on the Alpaca Farm' may come off as generic, the story has its magical elements, which come forth with the theme of sustainability in the fashion world. The climax especially sheds light on why pure materials can no longer be used in affordable clothes. Jess, as a character, is well written, as she is a career-driven woman who wants to make a change but ends up falling for a single father. Not only that, the plotline brims with quite a few heart-melting moments between the protagonists. Furthermore, the cozy farm interiors and bustling holiday markets create a stunning holiday atmosphere.
Stellar chemistry between Kirsten Comerford and Matt Wells elevates 'Christmas on the Alpaca Farm'
One of the standout elements of the movie that works wonderfully in its favor has to be its stellar cast, as the chemistry between the leads feels organic, rather than forced. Comerford's portrayal of Jess is full of subtlety, her eyes are expressive and speak louder than words. Comerford brings warmth and determination to the character of Jess, who is a modern woman with ambitious career aspirations.
On the other hand, Wells also brings his own charm to the character of Andrew. His camaraderie with his onscreen daughter Georgia, played by Ai Barrett, is also great. Wells's portrayal of a dedicated farmer and loving father never feels forced. That said, 'Christmas on the Alpaca Farm is more than just a feel-good holiday movie as it celebrates the beauty of second chances and promotes eco-friendly living. Whether you’re a fan of holiday romances or simply looking for a film that has both heart and soul in the right place, then this romance flick should be your next watch.
'Christmas on the Alpaca Farm' trailer
