A Taste of Christmas

I didn't enjoy this movie, found myself multitasking and FF thru some of it. The lead actors had chemistry Gilles Marini is handsome but Anni Krueger acted goofy. I like to watch all movies until the end and I was happy when this one was over.

I admitt, I love it. For many small reasons.

First, no doubts, for meet , again,Nia Vardalos.

Second, for the young actors and their realistic enthusiasm , emotion and love story, step by step.

For the moments when Annie Krueger look reminds the traits of Natalie Wood.

For Italian flavors and for the love from rational perspective.

For unucky pannettone versus so American cookies.

For the bottle of oil .

For the nice cliches, not bad try of twist, for the lists / recipe and for be just a Hallmark Christmas film, without any other ambition. Result, just nice and few drops more.

This festive romance has all the right ingredients to make it work. It may be predictable, but it entertains and warms the heart.

This movie was actually really fun for me. I watched it because I got to see this film in progress. I was able to do a lot of behind the scenes help and work in both the Dahlonega and Helen locations for the film. Working with Gilles was definitely a highlight. He was always very warm and welcoming on set and he really made sure to speak to all the extras too. I'm very honored to call him a friend.

I watched the film after it came out and I really think that for the most part the film is well done. I do feel with a particular actress it felt overacted. I do feel that this does step away from typical Hallmark tropes.

That being said, my rating would likely be a bit lower if it weren't nostalgic for me to have been on set and working on it. This movie was really a great experience for me and I adored it. :3.

But I'm sure we soon will. The fresh faces and strong performances make this move a welcome surprise. Where have they been hiding Anni Krueger? She beautiful, funny, believable, a great actress and carries the show. Together with super cute Emma Myers, and the very talented Mara Hall, they make this movie enjoyable and worth watching.

Gilles Marini and Andrew Brodeur are the male leads and do a great job as well. The story is interesting and although you can tell it isn't a big budget film, it's still entertaining.