Merry Mystery Christmas

I don't remember when last time I watched good light hearted TV comedy movie set up around Christmas time. They are always mediocre or outright bad (unwatchable). This one is suprisingly good, and the only reason I didn't rate as above average (7*) is because of overused stock footage. I think it's the new negative record, even worse than notorious Reel One TV movies. There are many in between scenes when not one, not two, but three different stock footages are shown. Other than that I didn't find any other technical issue.

I watched both leads many times in the past, especially Brittany Bristow. Both are good enough to be leads. IMO it was best Brittany play so far. My only minor issue is with Jillian Rees-Brown. I am not convinced that she as Joyce is old enough to be grandma of detective Ryan. Overall cast did their job.

Directing is all right, and writing is top-notch. Overall story is all right, but dialogues are what I really liked and how leads delivered them. If you expect romance, skip it as is minimal.

Recommended for watching.