TheNoelDiary Review: Hartley & Ross Have Electric Chemistry In Emotional Drama
Justin Hartley’s rise to stardom comes as no surprise to fans of his work. From his early days as Fox Crane on NBC’s soap opera Passions, to roles like Green Arrow on Smallville, and his recent acclaimed performance on the award-winning series This is Us, Hartley time and again proves his ability as an actor when it comes to choosing diverse projects and executing them accordingly.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY The story follows Jake Turner , an acclaimed author of a popular book series whose life has been centered around loss. After learning of his estranged mother’s passing, Turner returns home for Christmas to settle her estate affairs, reliving the memories of his once joyous childhood. There, Jake meets Rachel , the fascinating young woman who is on a quest to learn about her own past.
As with stories like this, viewers may be expecting grandiose romantic scenery in between emotional conversations experienced by Jake and Rachel. However, Charles Shyer and David Golden’s script incorporates restraint, relying on Hartley and Doss' chemistry and the natural emotion of the story. Suffice it to say, there are some lovely moments that would get any romantic’s heart beating faster. However, Golden and Shyer balance these moments well, which strengthens the movie overall.
Whether it’s finding the strength to rebuild relationships with estranged family members or researching unknown family history to learn more about oneself, The Noel Diary beautifully encapsulates the uncertainties that come with life, loss, and love. But these concepts really don’t work without the strong performances from the film’s cast. Justin Hartley has really come into his own as a capable actor.
With the tone of its script and beautiful storytelling of personal growth — all while being wrapped up in a setting that doesn’t mind leaning into the expectations of its genre —The Noel Diary is delightfully sweet and relatable. Though the ending leaves much to be desired, the electric chemistry between Hartley and Doss is enough to stand on its own.
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