A Christmas Duet

Everything looks so pretty - kudos to the art director. The reason I only have this a 4 is because the story hardly held my interest. I found myself wondering when it would end. There were too many scenes with people just standing around talking. I think the script was most at fault. Not enough in there to care about what was happening. The acting was much ado about nothing. Chaley was gorgeous but looked more like a frozen statue that occasionally came to life. There was no chemistry between her and Rome. At one point she looked so uncomfortable with his arm around her, she looked as if she was seeking a way to escape.

This is a pretty average story with no real highs or lows. I stayed with it hoping for more singing. The two do a pretty nice job on one song, but it also didn't bowl me over. A day later, I'm not still carrying the tune around in my head as in some cases.

Chaley Rose and Rome Flynn have a natural familiarity that you'd expect from old flames. I was surprised by how little animosity there was given their breakup. Chiara Zanni plays an interesting Susie. Some people will hate her, but I enjoyed her. Some of my reviews rave about "quirky" characters. I've always liked Teryl Rothery in her supporting roles, but she disappointed me in this one. I thought her character was too inconsistent. I think the actress felt that and it seeped through to her performance.

Nice actors and story was OK, but how redicuilous it is to put poinsettias in the snow is CRAZY? They are warm weather plants! HOW DUMB! all they needed to do was replace them with evergreens and holly! Such a BAD SET DIRECTION error. Please ! The public is smarter than YOU!

There is something about a Chaley Rose's voice that is so soothing. Just saw her in my Best Friends Bouquet the other day. She can pull off the silliest dialogue with that calm voice. I liked her sidekick too. Calmed down an anxious mood for me. My rating very generous, but need to offset some of those really low ones. Not that bad guys

6/10 - fun inn-set and music-filled holiday flick to watch with some hot chocolate and warm under the covers