I finally watched 2nd Chance For Christmas all the way through and I enjoyed it. It wasn't a heavy-hitter type of movie meaning it wasn't real deep and neither was there a lot of intense acting/directing, yet it kept my interest. Chance was a diva-type singer that had no regard for the people who worked for her or her family. She hates Christmas (it is never revealed why). She was mean and indifferent even to her fans, which is a major no-no! A mother brings her sick daughter to see Chance and possibly get an autograph, but Chance treats her fans like dirt and the mother and her daughter walk away heart-broken. As in the Dickens classic, Chance is visited by 3 ghosts who take her on a trip to her past, present and future. The way the ghosts presented themselves was very interesting and I looked forward to see what would happen next. There was a scene with the ghost of Christmas future that was scary because she changed from a beautiful woman to an angel of death or something. It certainly got Chance's attention! Its really a modern take on the old story that's been retold over and over, but I liked the changes. As always the message is clear: Be helpful and respectful to others while living your life to the fullest!
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Awful Charles Dickens Adaptation
nebula_2113 March 2023
This is yet another take on "A Christmas Carol" and not a good one. The budget didn't extend to decent special effects, the acting was stilted and unbelievable and the sets were rubbish. The casting was the main problem. The makers would have been better off finding new talent rather than paying for known stars who didn't fit well. Tara Reid is incapable of facial expression and I found her mask like visage distracting.
The main character, Chance, was so awful it was hard to believe her 180 degree turn at the end. Brittany Underwood, who played her, was totally unconvincing. Her character was so one dimensional. The romance storyline was cringeworthy. The poor bloke should have run a mile long ago!
Avoid! There are much better Dickens' adaptions out there.
The main character, Chance, was so awful it was hard to believe her 180 degree turn at the end. Brittany Underwood, who played her, was totally unconvincing. Her character was so one dimensional. The romance storyline was cringeworthy. The poor bloke should have run a mile long ago!
Avoid! There are much better Dickens' adaptions out there.
Was this a high school AV project?
jonieblon6 December 2020
Then Grade F-. And in keeping with the Dickensonian theme I think the writer, director and most of the actors should be visited by 3 ghosts on how to make a film. This movie was completely without charm, the special effects were laughable, the acting stilted, and a completely missed opportunity with a new premise. I am assuming this in fact was a failed high school AV project to which I will see you all in detention.
Just horrible
mguelkerwilson19 October 2022
It's an old story, there's been a ton of versions of "Scrooge" which I normally love watching to see how the writers/directors/producers interpret the classic Christmas tale. Hands down, this was by far the worst take on it I've ever seen. Everything, from the mis-casting to the wooden acting and the poor writing and direction, was just awful. It was almost hard to believe it was a Hallmark movie, just a hot mess. I'm not familiar with the actress who played the lead, is she also a musician? That was the only reason I gave it two stars - I thought she had a great voice, but acting skills, not so much.
Whiskey - Tango - ***trot
garysteinweg2 March 2021
I just watched this movie, and was interested to see how it was reviewed. One review??? And, graded so harshly (1/10)???
It may have been a little "simplistic," but it wasn't THAT bad, and it had the traditional last 10-minute resolution where everybody gets redeemed and life is perfect. If you get the chance to watch it, give it a try. While it won't get an Academy Award, it's FAR from being a total loss.
Gary in Sandy Eggo
It may have been a little "simplistic," but it wasn't THAT bad, and it had the traditional last 10-minute resolution where everybody gets redeemed and life is perfect. If you get the chance to watch it, give it a try. While it won't get an Academy Award, it's FAR from being a total loss.
Gary in Sandy Eggo
Not as disappointed as I thought I would be with this
whytetigress24 December 2021
I've been watching a different Christmas movie every day since December 1st, it's been a lot, I've been trying to watch things I haven't seen before. And while I have seen plenty of A Christmas Carol adaptations, as far as they go... this one is not bad. I recognized a lot of the actors, the song the lead character sings but seems to hate isn't bad, and honestly... it has decent enough acting for a Christmas movie (my expectations aren't high there and I don't know why anyone's would be). All and all, totally watchable.
Ok, maybe not an Oscar but I thought these kids did great
famtherapy15 October 2023
Brittany Underwood co-wrote this script which shows even more talent in her court. This movie has the old-fashioned right vs wrong...good vs evil theme of Dickens original novel. The key player learns her lesson in the last few minutes and the story is gleefully wrapped up. I might've like them to spend a little more time on the repentance part of the story versus us seeing all the characters's wrongs.
This movie could be shown to preteens and teenagers. It is safe for viewing as there is no profanity or promiscuous behavior. Kids get enough of that from Netflix (which our family cancelled). I have to say, as my first Christmas movie of the Season, I found it lighthearted and pleasant to watch.
This movie could be shown to preteens and teenagers. It is safe for viewing as there is no profanity or promiscuous behavior. Kids get enough of that from Netflix (which our family cancelled). I have to say, as my first Christmas movie of the Season, I found it lighthearted and pleasant to watch.
Overlooked and underrated holiday movie.
cledakling21 December 2023
I make it a point to watch every variation and adaptation of Charles Dickens Christmas Carol I find. I came upon this by chance. I liked it. Nothing fancy, just the basic story with a Pop Star diva in the lead. You'll recognize a lot of the actors and they were just fine.
I liked the Christmas ballad that the lead character sings; it's just as good as any of the newer Christmas songs you hear on the radio today.
I threw in an extra star or two to up the rating. Rather than watch endless adaptations of the same basic Hallmark/Lifetime Christmas romcom, add a new version of Scrooge to your holiday viewing.
I liked the Christmas ballad that the lead character sings; it's just as good as any of the newer Christmas songs you hear on the radio today.
I threw in an extra star or two to up the rating. Rather than watch endless adaptations of the same basic Hallmark/Lifetime Christmas romcom, add a new version of Scrooge to your holiday viewing.
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