I'm not sure how I watched this for 2 hours. I always like Brandt, but Jaicy, although fine in My Southern Family Christmas, is such a boring uncharismatic actress. She has this superior vibe in all her movies. Just not pleasant at all. Never happy, never laughs, rarely smiles.

The script was just okay. I think with another actress, it might have been a lot better. Kimberly should definitely have been in this, or any other actress except Jaicy.

I think Kimberly Daugherty chose Jaicy because there was no chance of any chemistry between them!

That's unfortunate, but casting is extremely important. Especially a lead in a romantic movie.

Not even close.

A romantic painting of a Christmas market captures the imagination of copy editor and wannabe reporter, Lea. She is sent to France with pragmatic reporter "moody" Mark to uncover the mystery behind the artist. While Lea is all eager to solve the puzzle, Mark is less excited, somewhat annoyed at being sent on an assignment which is beneath him. Lea and Mark are total opposites. Lea tends to correct Mark's speech, which is annoying. Mark has his own view on how to research a story.

The French Market town is very festive, decorated with Christmas lights and featuring an accordion player, multiple shops, hot chocolate and roasted chestnuts and singers. Lea goes around the shops but it is embarrassing how she speaks to vendors and passersby. Meanwhile, Mark tries to get some sleep (jet lag) but is bothered by Sophie, the landlords daughter. The cute gnomes left around by Sophie are a highlight. Wonder why she isn't listed in the cast on imbd.

Jaicy Elliot, as Lea, is the wrong person for this role. She has deadpan delivery and facial expressions are equally blah. She dresses in a boring coat and beret and her French accent in pronouncing "Merci" is also blah. There is no chemistry between herself and Brant Daughtery.

An interesting feature of this movie is that the plot was written by Brant Daughtery's wife, Kimberly. Maybe she should have been cast in this movie along with her husband.

I guess the jury is in. This is the third movie I have seen Jaicy Elliot in and the verdict is that she is not a very good actress, in my opinion. In the two previous movies she was supposed to be a lovable character but the way she delivered her lines she came across as downright unpleasant. She was not as bad in this one, but her delivery was still monotone and dull. That's all. Just my opinion, I am sure she has her fans.

Brant Daugherty, on the other hand was excellent with lots of Charisma. He seems to get better looking with age.

One thing that I did like about this movie was that they didn't put a phony fairy tale ending on the story of the painter and the girl in the picture. I loved that he found true happiness with another woman.

Just didn't enjoy this one.