Joy is a talented chef who is working hard on becoming a new executive chef. Something goes wrong with a blogger who comes to dine at the restaurant Joy (JJ) is working for. The review didn't go so well and now Joy faces the reality her boyfriend will propose on Christmas Eve. She has a conversation with her dad that she's only been dating him for several months and an engagement is way to soon for them.
Later, she agrees to visit her boyfriends family in Vermont and drives her boyfriend's car and as it begins to snow, Joy has a little car accident. And then she meets James. He is nice enough to help JJ with her car and gives her a lovely place to stay while the car gets fixed.
James is a maple farmer and has an interesting career. He shows Joy how maple syrup is made and their relationship starts to warm up. Before meeting Joy...He sees a shooting star and wished for snow. His niece wished for something entirely different and believes Joy is her wish come true. Joy cooks for them and helps with arts and crafts for Christmas.
As time goes by Joy and James grow closer together however Joy refuses to kiss him because of her soon to be fiance. At this point their chemistry grows while her car is still being fixed. Her boyfriend doesn't come to get her and that looks like a lack of love on his part.
So she makes it to her boyfriend's family home and finds herself alone there. It is far from the maple farms warm and friendly environment. Her boyfriend's mom is the mayor of their town and she's snobby- far from a nice mother in-law Joy deserves. Jy makes paper snow flakes and the mayor says is she using scissors on her couch. Joy tries giving her a hug and doesn't allow it. The are pretty mean people.
Joy loves her career as a chef but her boyfriend doesn't tell his parents Joy is a chef. The boyfriend is a doctor and there are parts of him that seems embarrassing to say she cooks food for a living. The proposal was set out to make his mom look better in the campaign she's running for. When you know in your heart you don't fit in some ones family it doesn't go away.
Joy is a perfect fit for James and his family, and there's chemistry between the two. Joy makes the decision to return to the maple farm. She is rescued again by James and they start a new life together and James asks Joy to marry him, and she says yes.
This is wonderful romantic and jolly movie for the season and the two romantics have a lot I common. I was never tired of watching this movie and it deserves a five 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 review. A great movie for helpless romantics.
The age when being a man makes you first in line for an inheritance, the Dashwood girls face leaving the home they've known all their lives. There half brother gains the entire estate, when their father dies. And he doesn't keep the promise he made to his father that he would support his half sisters. Because Fanny wants to boast on gaining the estate to her brother Edward Ferrars, he visits their new home.
Along with Edward's presence, he falls in love with Elinor Dashwood. They spend quality time together and form an attachment. This happens while Fanny faces the reality her brother loves Elinor. With naive assumptions, Mrs. Dashwood thanks Fanny for inviting Edward to their home...Fanny makes it clear their mother will remove Edward's inheritance if he marries wrong. Mrs. Dashwood tells Mr. Ferrars they're leaving to a place called Barton Cottage.
With only five hundred pounds a year, they move to Barton cottage in Devonshire. Before they leave Edward tries confiding in Elinor about a childish engagement to another woman, however Fanny pulls him away from Elinor and he doesn't finish the topic of Lucy Steele.
The cottage is cute but smaller than their previous home. They will need a lot of wood to keep the place warm at night. They share rooms which is another huge change in their private lives. There are times when they find themselves to be guests of Mrs. Jennings. She's an open host who loves exposing other people's secrets. She also sees herself as a matchmaker to the Dashwood girls.
Colonel Brandon is a dear friend to Sir John and he's encouraged to pursue Marianne Dashwood. Of course Brandon has doubts because of the age difference. Marianne pushes the idea Mrs. Jennings has of the two away. And that same day Marianne meets John Willoughby and is attracted to him. Marianne Dashwood has an idea of love John embodies and for her it's love at first sight.
John and Marianne grow closer together but days later, when it appears he will propose, he leaves to London. Marianne is devastated and wants to see John again. Colonel Brandon is soon to leave to London also, when he receives a letter on the day he is to host a picnic. Later, at another one of Mrs. Jennings dinners Lucy Steele confides in Elinor about her long engagements to Edward Ferrars. Elinor is devastated at the reality this is what he was trying to tell her months before. And in order to keep their secret, Lucy tells Jennings they are talking about London and all of their diversions.
Of course Mrs. Jennings invites them to her home in London and when they arrive Marianne gives her first letter to the butler, and it is sent to John Willoughby. He doesn't write her back for many nights until after they attend a ball. John is there with a woman named Miss Grey and she inherited a wealth over fifty thousand pounds...And of course this is why Willoughby is with her.
Marianne is devastated and demands to know what's wrong. He writes her and tells her nothing and lies to her. When Mrs Jennings tells them bth he is to marry Miss Grey and her fifty thousand pounds at the end of the month. Marianne becomes love sick and can't believe he could do this to her.
Colonel Brandon adds more to the story for Elinor and finds that John got Brandon's niece pregnant. Of course this news should have helped Marianne more but it doesn't. Edward visits Elinor and Lucy Steele is there and saw the two greet. He is then surrounded by three women who asks him of keeping his vow. He then leaves with Lucy Steele.
Lucy tells Fanny of her long engagement to her brother and gets pushed out of her house. Jennings tells the Dashwood girls and Marianne asks Elinor why she didn't tell her. And she says she swore she wouldn't. She sees Edward again and tells him the Colonel promises him a new property for him and his wife. Edward wants to say more but doesn't.
Marianne and Elinor are invited to stay at the Palmer's estate which isn't far from John Willoughby's. Marianne walks in the rain to see it and stands on a hill and quotes William Shakespeare. Colonel finds her and she is cold with fever. Marianne almost dies from loving John Willoughby. She thanks the Colonel for everything, and the two become attached.
Edward is freed from his long engagement and tells Elinor and asks to marry her. Everything woks out for the two Dashwood girls and they are proof of true love and happiness. This is a great love story and it deserves 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟.
Didi and Raj met when they bumped into each other while jogging on the beach. For Raj it was love at first sight. So much so he jogged an extra hour to find her again. They both confide to their friends they think they're beautiful and Raj says he's going to marry her. However, though they both find each other attractive, their parents will not approve.
Her father thinks she should get involved with his employee named Somto. A nice guy but not right for her.
Within their circle of friends, they're both acquainted with Leila, Raj's cousin. She has a conference and they meet again. Raj is confident he's going to marry her and tells her. Wide smiles appear quickly and they start dating and then there's a song. A cute song and dance is suddenly on the screen and it's cute.
Preemo, another one of Didi's father's employees, sees them at a restaurant and video tapes it. Raj tells Didi he wants to meet her parents and fear overtakes her. She tells her friend at the Hard Rock Cafe. And says her father wants her to be with Somto. Her friend laughs at the thought. She knows her father wouldn't approve and Preemo shows up and asks if her father knows about it. Didi is more scared of the reality Preemo knows.
She tells her mom and her mom is excited to meet her boyfriend. It happens, Raj shows up handsome and all and her mother doesn't know what to say, however her father does and it was very scary. Raj leaves mortified that her father yells at the idea of them being together, and the fact that Didi didn't tell them ahead of time he's Indian and wasn't great.
Raj is angry and he tells his friend, and his friend laughs at Raj for bringing wine instead of a goat. They're Nigerian and of course they have a culture...Like everybody else. And more happens when Raj's mom comes to town and she isn't happy with Didi being with her son.
Didi and Leila work for an organization for women and a case of a physical assault develops with one of their associates. The guys father is one of Didi's father's clients and he of course asks his daughter to drop the case. Preemo is involved so everyone knows it's not a fare case. Some important details are left out by Didi's client. Her daddy's team says she attacked him.
Didi discovers the video was edited and tampered with. Didi confronts her father about it and he doesn't care. She tells her mom she's leaving and refuses to leave the case. She cries and moves in with Raj. And his mother asks why she's there and makes her sleep in her bed. A very funny and sad thing.
Didi's mom wants her daughter to come home and goes to her friend's apartment. She finds out where Didi is and goes to Raj's. There was another verbal fight, this time between two mothers. Didi leaves and they break-up- for a time.
The case is finalized against her father's team and it's known that this rich guy assaulted this woman and Didi is happy they won. But there’s a problem with her parents and Raj's mother. Leila tries to talk sense into her aunt and tells her she should give Didi a chance.
Namaste Wahala is a great film and the production team did a great job casting the actors. It's romantic and funny. There's a lot of chemistry between the two of them. They also did a great job with their lines and it's fun to watch. RMR rates the film with 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟!
Connor Mead has a problem with love and it scares him to death to settle down and commit to one woman and one relationship. The word PLAYER suits him just fine. He claims he doesn't believe in love but he loves Jenny. The beginning of movie has him surrounded with women wearing lingerie.
He keeps on waving good-bye to them. There's no stability in his life. His beliefs come from somewhere and it's his uncle Wayne. Before Connor became a womanizer his uncle played the cards before Connor existed. He wasted time playing women and taught Connor to do the same.
It's amazing how his brother invited him to his wedding. His brother Paul is marrying Sandra and he received him with loving arms. Connor doesn't believe marriage is necessary. It's amazing ing how they're brothers. They ask him to give a speech and he's annoyed by it.
He makes a pass at an older woman and didn't think it was rude. He sees his first love there and Jenny knows him well...Unfortunately Connor's the guy that broke her heart. So much she knows he shouldn't be there.
Uncle Wayne shows up and says he wasted time living the way he did and doesn't want Connor to do the same. He's that put out or get out type of guy. Women have been cheated on and then dumped by this guy, and what he did to Jenny wasn't cool.
The funny scene is when all of Connor's ex-girlfriends show up to remind him of the wrong things he's done. Some said he brought shame to their family and others never seen him again. Cause and effect is so important in this movie.
Well, Connor sees Jenny talking to another guy and he gets jealous. His lost opportunity sinks him on the inside. He is guided by three ghosts including Allison. It all began when he was a kid and he gains a new perspective on how to treat women. It's more of some kid of game that hurts them first before they hurt me. There's people who behave that way because they were hurt by somebody else.
Paul tells his soon to be wife h cheated when they weren't that serious. Connor gets involved and wrong things were said. Of course he's going to defend his brother. However, it wasn't the right time.
Things get tricky when Connor destroys his kid brother's wedding cake. Things begin to get worse in the real world and he's asked his brother to leave because he wasn't happy to be there so he needs to leave. Connor goes to get things back on track and leaves to stop the mess he created.
He sees the future and doesn't like it. So he learns the wedding is off and he goes speed driving in the snow to stop her from leaving. He helps her understand Paul loves her. And they get married.
Connor and Jenny reconcile and find themselves dancing in the snow. A beautiful ending for decades of missing each other. And I believe some romantic scenes were great and others were strange. So I believe this film is worthy of three 🌟 🌟 🌟.
Isabel is tired of warlocks and wants a normal relationship with a guy who knows nothing about witches and warlocks. She lands in Los Angeles, California and begins her new life without using magic, but quickly uses it when she runs into problems. It's always a last time when her real desires become obstacles.
Her father warns her and says being a witch is who she is. I don't think real magic has anything to do with witchcraft. However, if they use ingredients for sorcery, then they probably are. Her need to be desired and normal takes her on a amazing journey. A new version of Bewitched is on the way and Jack Wyatt needs a nose.
Isabel continues going to stores, especially a book store and this is where it happens, Jack sees her nose and she's perfect for the job. Isabel uses magic for everything and this is why fascinated with turning on the sprinklers and pops popcorn in the microwave. Except placing TV wires in its proper place.
Isabel wants a job and receives one with Jack Wyatt. Bewitched was a sensational TV show in its time and a new version is expected to be a success. Her desire to be normal creates certain problems and some solutions. In the beginning of their relationship, Jack doesn't know she's the real thing.
During rehearsal Isabel says you need a permit to have a poison apple...A very funny thing to say. She's so believable the job is her's to keep. When Isabel says to her neighbor her father wouldn't approve he transports into her home. The neighbor didn't see him at first however she finds him charming.
The show is a winner and everything goes well until she hears Jack talking about her with his manager. Isabel is livid and believes he tricked her. On set, she uses her powers to hurt Jack while filming. Her wiggles gets a round of applause from a live studio audience.
Aunt Clara visits Isabel and she persuades her to try a hex on Jack and suddenly he wants Isabel. Jack is overhead in love with her and his Hollywood friends don't know what's going on. Isabel needs her aunt Clara to undo the hex.
They have dinner together and then things start moving backwards. Then the truth about his acting and personality comes out and he's devastated. People love Isabel as Samantha and he's comparing himself to the dog and her. Then Isabel quits and walks away.
Jack asks her to come back and the need to Isabel is there. He admits he's being mean and selfish. They start over and the show continues. Isabel and Jack really becomes a couple and they kiss 💋. And she becomes a bit naughty when Jack's ex shows up.
There's a party at Jack's place and he celebrates his divorce. Isabel is caught off guard with Jack's speech and wants to reveal who she really is. Wow, she uses her broom stick and Jack freaks out. And she leaves.
They try to find a new Samantha and it doesn't go well. He tries to get over her and she tries to get over him. Isabel acknowledges She's in love. They find each other in the studio and rekindle what they almost lost.
I think Bewitched is a good romantic film with cute comical scenes. It shows how people are willing to change for love. Though obstacles were in the way, she gains a new love. It deserves four 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟.
Lucy is a Chicago transit ticket booth operator and she has a crush on the handsome Peter Callaghan. She sees him often, boarding the train in his clean attire and perfect hair. Lucy agreed to working on Christmas, and her boss persuaded her to work because she doesn't have a family. That day he says Merry Christmas to Lucy and she tries saying it back but he walks away before he could hear her say the same words.
Callaghan is waiting for the train when these strange guys attack him and he falls on the train tracks. Lucy sees him fall and saves his life. In the hospital she makes sure he's OK when the doctor says he can only have friends and family and the nurse corrected them and says she's his fiance.
His family and friend arrive and they panic when they learn his condition. They are happy Lucy saved his life and they welcome her as family. Lucy is invited over for a late Christmas party with the Callaghan family and receives a gift from them. She's happy they are sharing this moment with her. In the morning Jack Callaghan arrives and sees Lucy on the couch and confirms she is not his brother's fiance. She wakes up and tries avoiding Jack and it doesn't work because he's standing there wondering who she is.
Lucy receives everything that was on Peter's person and goes to his apartment to feed a cat. Jack shows up and says Peter doesn't have a cat and the cat appears and Lucy is happy to see fluffy. Lucy learns another truth from the mouth of his friend and while in the hospital, she tells them and her story seems credible. Saul encourages Lucy not tell the truth to the Callaghans.
It's amazing how Lucy was able to hide the truth for so long. It really showed when they thought she was pregnant. This is when Jack develops feelings for Lucy and falls in love. Jack and his deck of cards was proof he's in love. At a Christmas party she says she's not pregnant.
Lucy tells her boss Jerry She's in love with Jack. The frustration grows when she knows that truth. Then Peter wakes up and has no idea who Lucy is. Saul has a long talk with Peter and there's a change in Peter's heart and asks Lucy to marry him. The nurse who knew the truth fainted.
So a dream come true arrives and then there's one obstacle and it's Jack. They have good conversations and there's chemistry between her and Jack. Peter is a bit self centered and more different from what seems to be Lucy's type.
The wedding takes place in the hospital's chapel and Lucy almost made it to the vows and then she objects. She tells them the truth. She cares for Jack and his family. Peter kept a secret of his own from his parents and the arguing begins and Lucy leaves. Then She's engaged to Jack and I don't think I spoiled the end too much did I?
This is a wonderful romantic film that just happened to be so many peoples favorite. It has that emotion and feeling of love ❤️. It's absolutely one of the best romance movies to date. And it's also wonderful watch on Christmas day. It definitely deserves five 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟.
The magical dart has decided Annie Claus, the daughter of Santa Claus, is going to sunny Los Angeles, California. Annie is full of life and love for people, however when she first arrives there, she is greeted with haters, and they throw a drink at her. Though many people are hateful, she meets Lucy, the owner of Candy Cane Inn. Lucy's daughter Mia is also kind to Annie and they become good friends.
Before Annie leaves, her father's employee Chester, hires an actor named Dean to pretend he's in love with her. The plan is to keep her in Los Angeles and he gets promoted, replacing Annie. Dean causes Annie to lose focus on why she's there.
Annie makes her stay in the Candy Cane Inn a cozy one and set the snow globe, her parents gave her, on the dresser in her room. This device helps them see their daughter while She's away from home.
Annie walks around town when she sees Ted's toy store. She comes inside a very gloomy place and she sets the toys in its proper place. Ted notices her and she says she's in the toy business and offers to work for him without pay. Ted's curious as to who she is. Annie gets to work in the toy store.
Mia comes home and tells Lucy and Annie the play was over because the teacher couldn't stay. So Annie becomes the director for the play. Now she's busy with things she adores. When she begins directing the kids play, Annie tells Mia to sing and two girls make fun of her. Later she tells those girls to be good or else they won't receive presents from you-know-who this year.
Ted goes to the bank and is turned down from receiving a loan. He goes to the store and tells Annie it's over but Annie tells him not give up. So she comes up with a plan to help turn things around. Lucy helps her decorate the store in secret and it works. The amazing decorations helped bring new customers to Ted's toy store.
Feelings start to grow for two people and for one Dean is her ideal type of man. The reason is because Chester told him everything he needed to know and he fooled Annie to believe him. Dean lies to Annie about an orphan named Charlie.
Love starts growing in Ted's heart and it's for Annie. However, Annie trusts and believes Dean. She goes on several dates with, and later she agrees to go ice skating with Ted. Feelings are there but she is slow to acknowledge its true love.
The Christmas play is the cutest thing Annie completed and everyone gives her a round of applause. Ted and a lot of people noticed Dean on television. He's a struggling actor getting paid to deceive Annie. Ted watched television and there he was in a wheelchair holding a check.
At the toy store, foster children are invited to have a party. And a woman confirmed there isn't a foster child named Charlie. Annie goes to confront Dean and she hears what he says to Chester. She runs off and packs her bags to leave and Mia tells her she's not stupid. Annie gives Mia her snow globe.
Annie's friendship is a blessing for them all and they wanted one more chance to tell Annie how they really felt. The snow globe revealed that to Annie. She came back to face her friends, especially Ted.
This romantic Christmas movie is one of the best Hallmark made and they should show it every year. It wows me to give it five stars 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟. It really gets you in the Christmas spirit.
