Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Altar
Megan and Wendy are nearing the end of the “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” series, with only a few films remaining. In the latest Girls Gone Hallmark episode, they review “Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Altar.” Join your new best friends as they dive into the world of the Postables. Will this be another 5-STAR movie review?
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About “Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Road Less Traveled”
- Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Road Less Traveled was directed by Kevin Fair.
- Martha Williamson wrote the script.
- Eric Mabius (Oliver O’Toole)
- Kristin Booth (Shane)
- Crystal Lowe (Rita)
- Geoff Gustafson (Norman)
- Many of our favorite supporting characters return in this movie: Gregory Harrison as Joe O’Toole, Barry Bostwick as Rita’s dad Bill, Zak Santiago as Ramon, Carol Burnett as Ardis, Jill Morrison as Hazel, Keb Mo as Gabe.
- Janet Kidder plays Annaliese. Janet has 72 acting credits which includes “Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas” and “Christmas for Keeps” for Hallmark. She was also in “The Man in the High Castle” and “Star Trek Discovery.”
- Jessica Sipos plays daughter Jessica. Jessica has 24 acting credits. This was her first appearance on Hallmark having previously appeared on UnREAL. For Hallmark she has also been in “Chesapeake Shores,” “A Season for Family,” and “Betty’s Bad Luck in Love.”
- Barbara Wallace plays wedding dress designed Evelyn. Barbara has 48 acting credits as well as 70 stage credits. For Hallmark she has also recently appeared in “To All a Good Night,” “The Cases of Mystery Lane,” and “The Christmas Contest.”
Watch the Trailer for “Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Altar”
Our Thoughts on “Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Altar”
What We Loved
There was so much to love about ‘To the Altar’ that it’s hard to know where to start! Firstly, we adored the chemistry between the main characters—particularly the friendship between Norman and Oliver. Those tuxedo scenes? Pure gold.
Oliver’s tender moment of buttoning up Shane’s wedding dress was a beautiful touch. Nice directing from Kevin Fair on that one!
Norman’s horror-stricken face at his bachelor party when he saw the cake was hilarious. And let’s not forget Oliver’s freakout about shrimp sauce at the same event!
On the emotional front, the portrayal of Annalise and Jessica’s reunion struck a chord. Writer Martha Williamson tackled the complicated issues of mental health and homelessness with such grace and nuance; it left us in tears. The connection between Rita’s loss and Jessica’s reconnection with Annalise was a poignant example of beautifully woven storytelling.
And who could overlook Keb Mo’s soulful singing? Hearing him perform just elevated our viewing experience.
Finally, the proposal scene between Shane and Oliver was everything we hoped for. Seeing Oliver wear the tie was a moment that had us gasping and reaching for tissues.
What We Wished For
Even in Hallmark heaven, there are a few things that could have used a bit of tweaking. First on our wish list is more closure for Colleen Camp’s character, Sonny. Her sudden spelunking accident felt abrupt and left us wanting more context. While we learned from various sources that there were off-screen issues that might have led to this plot choice, the transition was jarring.
Speaking of specifics, cave diving or “spelunking” as the cause of death seemed unusually dark for Hallmark standards. A less violent, quirky send-off would have sufficed and stayed true to Sonny’s character.
Did You See That?
- Ring Realities: According to IMDb and fan blogs, when filming wrapped, the sets were dismantled, and cast members took mementos. Kristen almost lost Shane’s iconic necklace for the next film, leading to the use of her real-life wedding rings as props.
- Anachronisms: While Gabe’s musical numbers were divine, a small factual hiccup was found—Hazel mentioned Gabe wrote a letter to the only woman he ever loved, but this wasn’t entirely true given his late wife.
- Musical Throwbacks: Did anyone catch that opening song? ‘It’s All Good’ by Kyle Treadway also featured at the end of ‘One in a Million.’
Our Rating
Without hesitation, we rate ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Altar’ a full five stars. The compelling storylines, heartfelt performances, and masterful writing from Martha Williamson all combined to make this film a standout in the Hallmark universe.
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