Christmas Belles

So funny, entertaining, and heartfelt. Will recommend for yearly viewing. The friendship was genuine, and the laughs were real. You can watch with the family or solo and throughly enjoy it.

This film essentially begins with an attractive woman by the name of "Porsha Baker" (DomiNque Perry) discovering her boyfriend "Gabe" (Omari Dixon) in bed with another woman. Although she is quite devastated with this turn of events, she is fortunate to have her best friend "Delia Ross" (Raven Goodwin) there to help her get over it. However, their friendship is sorely tested when a new pastor by the name of "Michael McKnight" (Mark Taylor) arrives which causes both of them to become fierce competitors for his attention. Now, rather than reveal any more, I will just say that this was an enjoyable romantic-comedy due in large part to the performance of Raven Goodwin who was absolutely hilarious. Likewise, I also thought Brian Jordan Jr. (as "Leonard") was quite amusing as well. Be that as it may, I recommend this movie for those viewers looking for a holiday film of this type and I have rated it according. Above average.

Although Chad Quinn did a great job on the script about two feuding friends, co-leads Raven Goodwin and Dominique Perry rather hilariously fleshed the characters out.

Although allegedly feuding for the attention of the same man, it didn't really feel like that. And it didn't feel as if the script truly pit the women against each other dynasty style which made the film all the more enjoyable.

What came across was the tight bond between the two characters with surprisingly humorous / realistic punches at what it means to be single.

Although the production budget regarding filming locations were restricted to the church and the main character's houses, the actors didn't stint on their talents.

I'd rather have a production with a limited budget but great acting, strong script and strong directing, then a huge budget with painfully awkward acting, unnatural pauses and a script portraying the main characters as superficial one-dimensional holiday stereotypes.

Having Janet Hubert was a huge bonus.

Overall, this was just super funny. Yes, it mentions Church culture, for the anti-religious, but more in the vein of church politicking, which the script simultaneously mocks.

This was super fun, super realistic and super accessible. Do take a holiday chance on it.