Love 'em or hate 'em, Hallmark Christmas movies seem to have taken over the holiday season.
Okay, I am going to preface this article with the fact that I fall on the "hate 'em" side when it comes to Hallmark Christmas movies. I believe they're cheesy, over-the-top, and follow the same cookie-cutter pattern and storylines. Plus, the acting is ... awful.
And when I was tasked with creating a list of the "best Hallmark Christmas movies of all time", I struggled, a lot. So, to make things fair (and easier, for me), I've decided to split it down the middle: 5 of the best and 5 of the worst.
The following 10 Hallmark flicks rotate between best and worst, in no particular order, according to results compiled from Ranker.com, IMDb reviews, and my own personal biases.
BEST: "Crown for Christmas"
Courtesy of IMDb
Initial release date: November 15, 2015
Cast: Danica McKellar, Rupert Penry-Jones, Ellie Botterill, Pavel Douglas, Colin McFarlane
Synopsis: After getting fired from her job as a maid at a ritzy New York City hotel, Allie reluctantly accepts a temporary gig as the governess to a young girl who is part of a powerful family in Europe that lives in a castle.
Why It's the BEST: This movie takes a storyline that we see in other Hallmark Christmas movies but adds more complexity and well-roundedness to its characters. Plus, Danica McKellar is always a win!