Ma belle inconnue de Noël

This movie was a bit flat on acting in addition to having that predictable story line. It was one we watched without feeling the need to follow every moment.

Surprising, I liked it . Very much. Sure, no surprises but a lot of sweetes, nice portrait of single father , his brother family, the relation between sisters and Christmas spirit in its pure senses , gingerbread houses and seductive humor. But, sure, the couple Alvina August - Eion Bailey is just charming and the young Kesler Talbot gives just a beautiful role, reminding, a little but in beautiful - precise manner, Charles Dahl s Charlie. A good flavor of cinnamon seems be the heart of this seductive Christmas film, not extraordinary but, for few modest motives, just comfortable.

Two people get to know each other remotely, this time not by email, but at first by text and then on the phone. The story goes through all kinds of situations that nearly bring them together but just miss. In fact, they do physically meet early on but don't put the two things together. Each has a sad and difficult loss in their past romantic lives.

The story is charming but lacks significant highs and lows. The story's conflict is mild but threatens to keep them apart. This is Hallmark, so you know how it turns out. Even the resolution is no big thing. Don't get me wrong. It's a sweet story and a decent way to enjoy two hours of TV with your loved one(s).

Eion Bailey and Alvina August, neither of whom I remember seeing before (turns out I've seen him once), develop an easy relationship through communication. Imagine that - a relationship based on communication. Even so, there are a couple of disconnects there. Kesler Talbot does a credible job as the young son.

The very last scene is a nice touch and a pointed message totally apart from the romance story.

The heroine was charming but the actor that played Josh, the hero, was miscast. First of all he seemed that he did not want to be there. He said his lines in a completely disinterested manner. He was very sexy, don't get me wrong, but he seemed better suited for a western, or an action movie. Very dangerous and swashbuckling. Just didn't seem right for the part of a loving and patient single dad and small town guy. I'd be interested to see if he is cast in any other Hallmark type movies. I'd definitely watch, cuz like I said..... but hope he'd be in one that incorporates his look a little better.

6/10 - small town baker meets sweet single dad in this better than average Hallmark holiday feature