“A Christmas Kiss” is the type of movie you seek out with enthusiasm during your holiday binge watching. It’s a cute, funny, and perfect feel-good story that’s guaranteed to warm your heart and put a smile on your face.
Released in 2011, “A Christmas Kiss” stars a Laura Breckenridge as an aspiring interior designer named Wendy. Wendy has roots in the theater world but has opted for a higher paying position as the personal assistant of Priscilla, a successful interior designer.
The beautiful Priscilla (Elizabeth Rohm) is perfectly nasty in a cunning sort of way. Rohm fits perfectly in the antagonistic role. At one point, one of Wendy’s friends chastises Priscilla “That broad just makes up crap for the please of bitch bossing you.”
When Wendy falls for Priscilla’s beau, Adam (Brendan Fehr) she must decide if true love is worth jeopardizing her career.
“A Christmas Kiss” possesses all the right elements for a successful holiday picture. I’m a fan of a northeast setting, and I like how the story takes place in Boston, serving as a nice change of pace from the typical New York City. Wendy’s first encounter with Adam comes when she is in disguise, which sets up a common though enjoyable Cinderella-like theme.
Laura Breckenridge is magical on camera; the type of woman every guy envisions when picturing a perfect girl next door. Wendy is a positive person who loves the Christmas season, and has a true gift for creating a magical party experience. Breckenridge fully embodies the character and makes you laugh and cry right along with her as she pines for Adam and slaves for Priscilla.
I loved the interactions Wendy has with her two friends/roommates (Laura Spencer and Jerrika Hinton) in the local coffee shop or the loft they share. The dialogue comes across as comical and really organic, and it makes for a believable synergy among the women. Writer Joany Kane includes snappy banter and genuine feelings of love between the girls.
Rather than holiday advise being dolled out from Santa Claus, the role is served by a janitor named Charlie who works at the theater where a rendition of ‘The Nutcracker’ is being done. It’s a different take on the usually theme, and Charlie is a bit of a sappy character that is included as a token goal of what real love should be.
I wasn’t a huge fan of Brendan Fehr as the love interest Adam. Usually the fan favorite male characters in these types of movies come from average everyday type guys, and the former model portraying an almost noble like millionaire is a bit tough to root for. However, it fits the purpose of someone that the cold Priscilla would be with.
“A Christmas Kiss” is a thoroughly entertaining and enjoyable holiday movie. Fill a mug with hot cocoa and wrap yourself in your softest blanket. You’ll be sure to enjoy it from start to finish.
by – Matt Christopher
