6.4 stars.
It took me three separate attempts to get through this movie. I was waiting for something dramatic or romantic to happen, but it never really did until the last 20 minutes. We have a normal Hallmark type romance movie here, two young and good looking people are interested in each other, mixed with a bit of misunderstanding and missed opportunities. In my opinion, this man is a fool and somewhat of a loser. His character has flaws and he lacks observational skills and some common positive traits. The female lacks discernment and is seemingly floundering for someone who should be a very focused and professional interior designer.
What is absent throughout the majority are all the memorable moments, instead it's filled with too much of the in between stuff. Where is the tension, where is the anticipation, where is the fun? Again, none of this starts to blossom until the last 20 minutes. Most romance films, find a way to pull you in to the story early on, then provide some filler and slow moments, then pique your interest around midpoint, then more fluff, and finally the wonderful finale. This film lacks the timing and impact of the great parts that comprise an entertaining romance. It's just a bunch of endless drivel for a full hour leading up to the last part. The first 10 minutes started off okay, and lulled me into a false sense of satisfaction.
I've seen several movies like this in the last two years, this one is no different, it can fit right into the low end of the average bunch. Nothing to see here folks move on to the next. If I had nothing better to do but choose from all the mundane romance films, 'Designing Christmas With You' a.k.a. 'Mistletoe Moments' would toward the bottom of the list. I have plenty of 6.5-6.9 star films I'd be more willing to fight through a second time. There is no reason I can think of to watch this again.
