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This is a perfect example of why these Hallmark style Christmas movies are so popular.

The production staff put every penny into the sets; the scenery is lovely; the actors are charming; the outlook is positive; villains lose & heroes win; Christmas is awesome; love prevails.

The writing was surprisingly fun ( even if the plot was predictable), the direction was solid, and the editing was surprisingly above average.

If you like sappy Christmas romance, you'll love it.

Special attention to the supporting actors who all really put in great work.

Also, the chemistry between the leads was really good!

While watching this is dawned on me - it's a satire. The creator is hitting every stereotype she complains about! The "Odette" making this movie is just as callow, shallow, biased, exploitative, and narcissistic as the people the documentary shows. There is even an overly-dramatic shock reveal at the end! The camera work is too flowing, lighting too dramatic, and so on for a documentary. But as a sendup of B-movies it's perfect.

It's a subtle, subdued Borat-style comedy piece. Nothing else really makes sense of the film.

Once I realized that this was a joy to watch and I like to share it with friends for the humor and the various B-movie icons that appear.