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Christmas Bake-Off

  • TV Movie
  • 2023
  • 1h 23m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
910
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Christopher Russell and Laura Osnes in Christmas Bake-Off (2023)
Holiday RomanceRomance

To get her dream job at a foodie startup, Megan needs to learn how to bake, and she recruits bakery owner Aaron to help her.To get her dream job at a foodie startup, Megan needs to learn how to bake, and she recruits bakery owner Aaron to help her.To get her dream job at a foodie startup, Megan needs to learn how to bake, and she recruits bakery owner Aaron to help her.

  • Director
    • Robin Dunne
  • Writers
    • Bob Sáenz
    • Guy Yosub
  • Stars
    • Laura Osnes
    • Christopher Russell
    • Amy Groening
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    910
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Robin Dunne
    • Writers
      • Bob Sáenz
      • Guy Yosub
    • Stars
      • Laura Osnes
      • Christopher Russell
      • Amy Groening
    • 13User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Laura Osnes
    Laura Osnes
    • Megan Blake
    Christopher Russell
    Christopher Russell
    • Aaron McBay
    Amy Groening
    Amy Groening
    • Sarah Blake
    Zoe Fish
    Zoe Fish
    • Erica
    Adam Hurtig
    Adam Hurtig
    • Ronald
    Paul Essiembre
    Paul Essiembre
    • Judge Sullivan
    Elena Howard-Scott
    Elena Howard-Scott
    • Portia
    Rachael McLaren
    • Darci
    Lam An
    • Bakery Customer
    • (uncredited)
    Arthur MacKinnon
    • Frank
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Robin Dunne
    • Writers
      • Bob Sáenz
      • Guy Yosub
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    8allmoviesfan

    Laura Osnes & Christopher Russell shine.

    Laura Osnes and Christopher Russell are incredibly well-cast on 'A Dash of Christmas' aka 'Christmas Bake-Off'. They can both act, their chemistry is off the charts right from the beginning, and Osnes is very, very easy on the eye.

    The 'returning to your small hometown for Christmas' trope has been used many times before, but is only a sliver of the plot here. The baked goods are mouth-watering and the set design was stunning. The secondary cast were all solid actors, with none of the over-acting by those in peripheral roles that sometimes mars these films to be seen.

    (This film comes a close second behind 'One RoyalHoliday' as my favourite Laura Osnes film, and given how spectacularly good I thought she was in that one with Aaron Tveit, that is high praise from me!)

    Definitely one of GAC Family's best movies. Here's hoping we see Russell and Osnes together in more productions. Like, Christmas 2024 or earlier!
    6michael_sluka

    An improved storyline, but still screenplayed poorly at key moments

    As some other reviewers noted, the storyline moved along well. While the bakery theme is not too far off the usual themes, the perfunctory "conflict" moment was not too contrived. I find Christopher Russell to almost always deliver a likable, charming character and manages to avoid coming off looking like the bumbling idiot in front of the girl which is such a staple of this Hallmark type genre. The romantic chemistry was there, although Laura Osmes actually delivered that better than Russell. Why didn't he kiss her upon leaving after the family dinner? When she says 'I love you' at the end, why didn't he actually say that too? I sometimes wonder if these HM screenplay writers have any firsthand knowledge of how a normal male reacts under feelings of sexual attraction? One thing we don't do is just stand there, not saying or doing anything.
    8lorid-73828

    A Dashing Good Movie

    Thank you GAC, I loved this movie!! The actors were very good and everything just seemed so natural. The flow of the movie was also very good.. the supporting cast were also nice to watch. I liked it because A) it centered around food and B) it wasn't a "save the farm" or "save the family inn" Yes it wasn't the most original plot but at least it wasn't one that's been done countless times. I felt the leads had very good chemistry together but natural chemistry not forced and fake. The scenery was beautiful especially the interior of their home with all the Christmas lights - so pretty and festive. Watch out Hallmark... here comes GAC!! Kudos to all involved in this project- keep up the good work!!
    10shannonmykayla

    A dash of je nais se quoi ;)

    This was such an enjoyable and charming movie! I loved it from beginning to end. The two main characters Aaron (yum!) and Megan's chemistry is off the charts which is probably why it was so easy to fall into!! This wasn't your typical predictable movie, it had its own little twists without the awkward fight that usually happens in these types of films. The plot, the storyline and the pace all fit together beautifully and in no way dragged on for even a moment. Every second was thought out and every line delivered fabulously. The actors were acting comfortably and believably without trying too hard- again as you often see in other movies of this type. That was not the case here. I loved every single thing about this feel good-smile-from-ear-to-ear-eat-your-heart-out-holiday love fest. This absolutely baked up mouth-watering charm and delivered a fresh a warm sweet treat to indulge in. Don't critique it, just enjoy and be deliciously entertained!!
    6adamjohns-42575

    A pinch too much of something, but still edible.

    A Dash Of Christmas/Christmas Bake-Off (2023) -

    Christopher Russell is usually a winner in these films and right from the start he was very charming as Aaron.

    However, Megan's "First" baking attempt was annoying. No one is that stupid or insecure and I actually struggled to connect with her throughout. Thank God Aaron was such a nice guy to keep me interested in the story.

    Although he was probably too nice for reality, he was also the more natural actor too.

    I did think that it was nice to see Adam Hurtig as Ronald looking a bit more polished and getting a few more lines. He hasn't generally been in the forefront of these films except in 'Snowmance' (2017) so I liked that he was given a chance to showcase himself a bit more.

    And I know that Christmas is for kids, but I was glad that Erica (Zoe Fish) wasn't overly featured because the kids in these films can sometimes make things really treacly.

    As the relationship developed between the leading two, in order for her to get a new job, I generally liked the direction that it took with his selflessness and the risk that things might not go the way that they obviously would, but without it being for some stupid reason or misunderstanding like an overheard conversation or some such thing.

    But one of the flaws was that Aaron did vlogs but didn't like websites, which just didn't fit the character, even after the explanation given, which then seemed to be irrelevant very quickly when Megan started doing almost exactly what his ex had done. I won't explain too much. You'll have to watch and see what that was.

    And also, as a Brit I do find the Americans distaste for Fruit Cake a tad bizarre. Their take on it is very strange. Certainly the version depicted here didn't seem like any baking I'd ever seen before, definitely not when making a Christmas Cake. I think that they're doing it wrong which is why they don't like it?

    There's nothing to report regarding the production values, which were all fine, but I did think that with a different lady in the lead, delivering things in a slightly less over the top way, it could have been a more successful film for me.

    Christopher Russell was the element that made it as enjoyable as it was.

    6.43/10.

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      Bakery was featured in LIFETIME's Christmas in Tennessee as well.

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    • Release date
      • November 4, 2023 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • A Dash of Christmas
    • Filming locations
      • Manitoba, Canada(on location)
    • Production companies
      • All Canadian Entertainment
      • Brad Krevoy Television
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      1 hour 23 minutes
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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