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Romantic comedy set at Christmas. Can't really fault it, but Brendan Fehr seemed a strange choice for the suave, stiff (and somewhat bemused) hero. Not sure why they chose a gifted character actor for a part that called for so little acting, and with makeup that made him seem like the cousin of Dudley Do-Right. But then, I enjoyed Fehr playing a scruffy flake back in the Roswell days.

Our heroine was a suitably sweet yet spunky young thing with enjoyable friends, and her nemesis boss was E-V-I-L. Many outside characters who seemed entitled to comment on the situation, a smidge of deo ex machina. In other words, nothing you haven't seen before, but basically okay.

Just because I knew exactly where this movie was going at every moment doesn't mean it was bad. In fact, there is something comforting about knowing what's going to happen. From the plot to the characters to the musical montages, this is a cookie-cutter Christmas rom-com. But who doesn't like a cookie every now and then?

"A Christmas Kiss" is a holiday variation on the worst kind of chick flicks. It should never, could never, will never become a holiday classic, and deservedly so. BTW, let me just state up front I am a woman who normally loves chick flicks. In this case, however... Yuck.

The story is trite & predictable, with plot "twists" you can see coming a mile off, and characters as clichéd as some starry-eyed teen would dream up: unlucky-in-love aspiring career girl; her boss, a manipulative, social-climbing, lying, witch-with-a-B; & the sweet, clueless, gazillionaire hunk - who should have 'DOORMAT' tattooed on his forehead, btw - they both want.

Since it has the emotional depth of tissue paper, the acting skills of the attractive cast have limited opportunity for display and can therefore only be called competent at best; in some moments, they're downright cringe-worthy. Although, admittedly, that may be due to the gawd-awful script.

All of which is sad, but to me the worst part was the 2 hours I wasted thinking it would get better; had to get better; would have an emotional payoff that justified making it.

Nope. It just sort of stops, and exactly the way you knew it would after seeing the first 10 minutes. So if you come across this one, do yourself a favor: keep going!

This movie is a cute holiday drama romance movie, and it has one of my favorite unknown actors Brendan Fehr featured in it. It might make you biting nails "why did the character did that", few plot holes moments, but all actors are alright and it's watchable. If you think about it, there are some movies that made it to theater and aren't as half as good, this one is then more than decent. You can enjoy it watching with your family or boyfriend, because it does not have any excessive sexual scenes. Lead roles make a great couple and will leave you wanting more of their story. Elisabeth Röhm is also a great "villain" here, role suits her good.

First things first, America, you need better labour laws. There is no way it would be believable in any other country for an employee to be asked by their boss to go to their house and turn on lights and not immediately face a court case for unfair work practices. Second, billionaire boy wears a really bad suit - it looks like something left over from the costume department for Wall Street. Also nothing against the actor, but he looks more like the snobby guy who the heroine realises isn't right for her than the love of her life. The storyline is of course fairly questionable, but that's expected for these films. The boss is kind of monstrous, but Elizabeth Rohm does it very well without the scenery chewing common in these films. And because it's not made by Hallmark it's a bit less sanitised. The friends especially get to have more attitude and say more than anyone in a Hallmark film could say. Still schmaltz, but not lobotomised schmaltz. Overall, not bad for what it is.

TV movies get a bad rap in America. Dismissed as trite, cheesy, and predictable, as well as the haven of "has-been" actors, this respectable medium is neglected by Hollywood and audiences. For an original film, with a mix of veteran (Elisabeth Rohm of Law and Order & Angel and Brendan Fehr of Roswell & Bones) and new actors (lead Laura Breckenridge), the acting is convincing and the production qualities are surprisingly high. Best of all, the script balances the romantic elements with touching humor and the warmth of Christmas without dinging the aforementioned criticisms of the made-for-television movie. This was a pleasant way to pass two hours of my night, and for those who seek romantic films with plenty of heart, believable romantic development, and doesn't use strong physical attraction as a shortcut to love, A Christmas Kiss is highly recommended.

Although I find the lead male kind of slimey, even after we see his true colours, I do like the romantic element of this story. The Christmas vibe is good too, lots of festive activities to make you merry and bright.

Elizabeth Rohm's character is vile, I haven't hated anyone that much since Kai Winn on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine! I think she deserved a comeuppance to teach her the real meaning of Christmas, by drop kicking her across a room or something. She made me very angry, because I've known people like that and I just hate the injustice.

I do wonder why everyone else's copy of "A Christmas Carol" is so much thicker than the book I own. Another props fail? It did have the same pictograms and front cover as my copy though. At least the trees weren't already dead in this one.

You can't help but root for the lead female, even though she's after a slimey guy and she's actually a bit pathetic herself.

This film leads to "Another Christmas Kiss/Christmas Kiss 2" and then "Merry Kissmas" which are all along a similar vein, although "Another" is the only direct sequel at the time of writing.

I remember seeing this movie at least twice last year late in the evening on ION television. I really enjoyed it. Good production values and acting by all was in the spirit. Even the extras seem to be having fun. Director John Stimpson came through with professional blocking and just right touch that enhances the Christmas Theme. The movie stays within its limits and does not go off on tangents to try to reinvent itself and become more than the original intent, which often happens with seasonal-themed story lines. Laura Breckenridge was just right in casting, although at first I thought she was a little young for "the Handsome Stranger played by Brenden Fehr. Also good to see movies, like this one, that the young ones can watch without worrying or cringing what may happen next. Don't know if it will be on any local television stations in the east U.S. coast, but see that it is out on DVD. Good stocking stuffer!

"A Christmas Kiss" is a comedy-romance that can lay a legitimate claim to being a Christmas movie. It's all about and around Christmas. It has a stage performance of "The Nutcracker" in production. The heroine and her Scrooge of a boss are designing a Christmas theme party from Dickens's "A Christmas Carol." The plot is about Christmases past and present, and the streets of Boston are alive with Christmas carolers, tree lots and decorations. Of course, the film wasn't shot in Boston but in Richmond, Virginia.

This film probably appeals mostly to young females. The three roommates in the film hardly look to be much beyond their teens, and the film is somewhat sappy in the girls' romantic ruminations. But, the story has just enough interest, and Laura Breckenridge does a superb job acting and carrying the life of the film. Her Wendy Walton is very likeable. One other standout in the film is Elisabeth Röhm who plays the villain. She is Wendy's boss, Priscilla Hall. She is a thoroughly unlikable witch. In her earliest scenes her makeup has her with high pointed eyebrows that clearly are meant to give the impression of a witch.

The movie has some oddities. Wendy and Adam Hughes (played by Brendan Fehr) share feelings about traditional Christmases, yet when they are riding in a horse-drawn carriage the background music is a slow, jazzy rendition of "Jingle Bells." That struck me as weird. The music didn't seem to fit in a number of places.

Still, for Breckenridge's performance and all of the cast who gave it their all, this is an OK Christmas romance.

I'm surprised no one has referenced this movie back to Working Girl. Though I think Sigourney Weaver takes the role to a higher level. Watching the girls sitting at the table, discussing if Wendy is 'chicken' for not telling Adam about who she is, the funniest part was Caroline doing a 'chicken bwalk' to the tune of The Chicken Dance. Made the time spent watching somewhat memorable. As a Boston resident, I had trouble for a good portion of the movie trying to pick out buildings and scenes in Boston, until I checked filing locations. While Richmond, VA is a great city, it isn't Boston. One scene looked Bostonian, but unfortunately there was nothing else that could be brought back to the scene. Overall, I echo 'the worst chick flick' review.

As the description says (so it's not a spoiler) the movie starts with a spontaneous and passionate kiss between the two leads when sharing an elevator. If watched through the optics that someone who kisses a random stranger like that is most likely a sl*t/womanizer and would hardly be a suitable partner for a long term relation, the whole premise of the story falls apart right from the start. But if you try hard to take the movie's word that it's a genuinely magical and, especially, one-time-only moment, it's a sweet romantic Christmas movie.

His exaggerated passion for Christmas is kind of uncanny for an adult man and the ending is unpleasant to say the least. It's hard to rate because it swings from creepy to super sweet, but I guess the movie stays in the sweet side for the most part.

Well that time of year again. Had been looking for a new Christmas movie to watch.This is a new movie 2011.Really enjoyed this movie, a lovely light Christmas film. will be buying this for my own collection. Enjoyed watching Brendan Fehr again He was in Roswell. All grown up now. You may recognize the other actors from TV series also. Elisabeth Rohm plays a great part also. You'll know her as Kate from the TV series Angel.From the beginning it takes you in and you care for what happens to the characters. It moves along well and keeps you interested.I may be a bit sentimental but this film makes you feel the magic of Christmas and all the possibilities that go with it. So for all those romantics get out the popcorn and enjoy.....

The movie Elevator Girl starting Lacey Chabert was Much Better! It's the same story....power outage where girl and boy kiss. The circumstances of how they end up together are different, however I simply didn't enjoy this version of the story. Maybe you'll enjoy this one, but it you've seen Elevator Girl, then skip this one.

The story is average ...but the cinematography and acting does 10/10 for the movie... All the three main actors Laur,Bendon and Elizabeth are just awesome ...Oh and all side actors/actresses are just amazing and plus all the Christmas decoration within movie is just great...

The Characters really brings freshness to movie and of course Laura is my favorite.

It's a nice romantic flick and everything on each scene looks so fresh and inclusion of Christmas decoration within theme is huge plus. Every time it is as good as I watched it first.

Just relax and enjoy it!! and oh yeah I would be buying it for my personal collection

This thing lacks all humanity and any sense of basic human decency. Let's just skip that the girl got intimate with a complete stranger in an elevator at the beginning of this movie and move on to the real idiocy of the masterpiece of Christmas cheer. Guess it was supposed to be hilarious when Elizabeth Rohm was hit in the face, knocked flat on her back with a broken nose. The airhead juveniles in this shallow film sure thought so. Her fiance even took the opportunity to snatch the engagement ring off her finger while she was laying there helpless and bleeding. Oh, that ass is a real prize. It would have been so much easier for him if she had been killed. Still. Then the sadistic dreamboat steps over her broken body and he and his brand new girlfriend skip off hand in hand to live happily ever after. All the best to the self-absorbed twits. These people were abusive, hateful jerks and beyond unlikable. What a waste of time and especially of the fine actor Elizabeth Rohm. This is obnoxious trash and vapid tripe. She deserves so much better.

I really got into this Christmas TV movie. A young woman with bad luck with romance feels she'll never meet a great guy. She meets guy in elevator where they share a magical kiss who later turns out to be her boss' boyfriend.

The girl makes designs for her boss who is helping her boyfriend make a Christmas design for his house. I don't want to give too much away, but I was glued to this movie! This movie was very cute her boss was someone you love to hate! The movie wasn't too predictable and it had some really precious moments in it. Sweet movie you don't want to miss for Christmastime.

Of course this was another Christmas movie that I was unfamiliar with, though opting to watch it as part of my December Christmas movie marathon.

The storyline was a bit too blad for me, and I didn't really get sucked in, nor did I get overwhelmed with that wonderful sense of Christmas spirit. So I feel that writer Joany Kane sort of failed to pen together a wholesome script and story arch which you would expect from a sappy Christmas movie. But I am sure that there is an audience out there that will find more enjoyment in the movie than I did.

I was only familiar with a single performer on the cast list, and that was Brendan Fehr. I found the acting performances in the movie to be adequate.

"A Christmas Kiss" is not going to be a returning Christmas classic for me. In fact, I will actually never pick up the movie a second time.

Watchable, sure, but hardly an outstanding foray into the Christmas movie genre.

My rating of director John Stimpson's 2011 movie "A Christmas Kiss" lands on a bland four out of ten stars.