This movie was beautifully filmed and well acted, and I loved seeing Roman sights and learning a little about the culture. I only had two problems with this movie; one small (Angela hoofing it around Rome all day on those heels) and one big (Oliver's deep and abiding focus on only business and profits sure did change quickly, with zero growing pains). That being said, this movie did a pretty good job at making me think such a transformation may be possible with the right person and experiences. Well done!
47 Reviews
The first 2019 Hallmark Christmas movie that works for us
VetteRanger3 December 2019
This has been a very drab year for these movies. I believe they're doing so many every year now that it's impossible to get new and interesting stories, and the performances they're getting from the actors have been fairly drab -- possibly rushing production to the point that the actors don't have time to get into their roles.
And even though we like this film, it's still pulling from the same list of plug-in cliches: girl fired just before Christmas, fixated businessman who needs to learn slow down and smell the roses, corporate acquisition needing to understand the family business to be acquired.
Despite the plot cliches, the people behind this film get bonus points for deciding to spend the bucks to film on location in Rome. Some of the great sites of the city serve as the backdrop for many scenes, and every scene has atmosphere in the location. It was a good idea done well. And too many of these movies are a "good idea bungled".
Next, the leads connect. Another mistake many of these movies make is not actually putting the leads on screen together enough, so their developing relationship gets hard to buy. Here, the leads share virtually all of the screen time, allowing a believable chemistry to develop.
Finally, FRANCO NERO! Great decision to add this wonderful actor into the mix. I've been a fan since Camelot -- yes, THAT long. LOL At 77 during filming, he could pass for 60. He still looks great. He isn't given much of a challenge in his role -- mostly turning a quizzical eye on the American businessman fumbling with the "ways of Rome", but it's still great to see him. -- and looking at his IMBD page, he's still very much in demand. I don't think I've ever seen a page with so many upcoming roles!
This is one we'll want to watch again in coming years -- the first time I've been able to say that about the 2019 crop of films.
And even though we like this film, it's still pulling from the same list of plug-in cliches: girl fired just before Christmas, fixated businessman who needs to learn slow down and smell the roses, corporate acquisition needing to understand the family business to be acquired.
Despite the plot cliches, the people behind this film get bonus points for deciding to spend the bucks to film on location in Rome. Some of the great sites of the city serve as the backdrop for many scenes, and every scene has atmosphere in the location. It was a good idea done well. And too many of these movies are a "good idea bungled".
Next, the leads connect. Another mistake many of these movies make is not actually putting the leads on screen together enough, so their developing relationship gets hard to buy. Here, the leads share virtually all of the screen time, allowing a believable chemistry to develop.
Finally, FRANCO NERO! Great decision to add this wonderful actor into the mix. I've been a fan since Camelot -- yes, THAT long. LOL At 77 during filming, he could pass for 60. He still looks great. He isn't given much of a challenge in his role -- mostly turning a quizzical eye on the American businessman fumbling with the "ways of Rome", but it's still great to see him. -- and looking at his IMBD page, he's still very much in demand. I don't think I've ever seen a page with so many upcoming roles!
This is one we'll want to watch again in coming years -- the first time I've been able to say that about the 2019 crop of films.
Nice Christmas romance movie
ralucai8726 December 2019
Nice on location filming
phd_travel3 December 2019
Warning: Spoilers
Hallmark regulars Sam Page and Lacey Chabert play a businessman visiting Rome and and a tour guide living in Rome respectively. Watching them walk through Rome is reason enough to pick this one over some other Christmas movies. But it looks like they filmed in warmer weather than Christmas time. She is a bit over chatty in her usual way. Things get a bit boring with setting up her tour business and his business deal.
Not a must watch but the travelogue is more convincing than the romance.
At least moving to Rome isn't as bad as the usual give up everything for a small town.
Three coins in Trevi fountain brings you true love.
cgvsluis6 September 2021
The American Angela is a tour guide in Rome who gets fired at Christmas! She generously agrees to help American businessman Oliver to a crash course in Rome.
"Christmas in Rome is very special."-Luigi.
Ok, Rome at Christmas is spectacular! Thank you for the lovely backdrop for a romantic Hallmark movie.
(Italians are definitely my people if they think 10am is early!)
The banter was great between Angela and Oliver, and I really appreciated the buildup of their romantic relationship. I appreciated that our businessman, Oliver wasn't a Christmas hater.
I would love to hire Angela's company for her boutique travel experience.
This was beautiful, fun and funny...exactly what you want for a holiday romance. You should watch this sweet and very positive film. Beautiful! Molto Bene!
"Christmas in Rome is very special."-Luigi.
Ok, Rome at Christmas is spectacular! Thank you for the lovely backdrop for a romantic Hallmark movie.
(Italians are definitely my people if they think 10am is early!)
The banter was great between Angela and Oliver, and I really appreciated the buildup of their romantic relationship. I appreciated that our businessman, Oliver wasn't a Christmas hater.
I would love to hire Angela's company for her boutique travel experience.
This was beautiful, fun and funny...exactly what you want for a holiday romance. You should watch this sweet and very positive film. Beautiful! Molto Bene!
Love Lacey in any movie
pschrap-9364323 December 2019
Great fun movie. I was in Rome a year ago and it was wonderful seeing all the beautiful spots again. This movie is visually stunning. Love the actors. I wish Hallmark would keep the tried and true actors in their movies more frequently. Love love Lacey. No matter she's in she rocks it.
Above average
Kijofreg1 January 2020
Not quite as cringey as the average Hallmark Christmas movie. Predictable and cheesy, yes, but also with better acting and actual friendship developing between the characters before the romance. I did miss a bit of romantic spark between the main characters, though. Their friendship had spark, but the romance became a little...rational instead of emotional.
The cast was definitely better than average, and I liked the details about Rome. I have no idea if they were accurate, and there may have been some stereotypes I know nothing about, but as a foreigner I found the depiction of Rome really enjoyable.
Hated the horse and carriage scene. That was the most cringeworthy moment of the entire movie.
All in all, I found this to be one of the better cheesy Christmas movies in a long time.
Christmas in Rome
JoBloTheMovieCritic14 December 2019
Actors overcome material
montgomerysue23 December 2019
This is the typical, formula, stereo-typed Hallmark Christmas movie plotline.
There is nothing new or surprising about this romance story - you've seen it all before (probably many times) other than the fact that some scenes are actually shot in Rome which does add some uniqueness. Nevertheless, the always good stars, Lacey Chabert and Sam Page, rise way above the lackluster material and give some really nice performances that make sitting through this, ultimately, okay. Once. But not again.
Fun to see Franco Nero, an Italian actor who became an international heartthrob during the late 60's, 70's and early 80's, show up as "Luigi" (of course), but he really isn't given much to do or say. The rest of the cast works well, too, despite the trite script.
It's time for Hallmark to realize that taking their really talented performers and sticking them in boring stories just because they take place in London, Rome, Graceland, Dollywood (that one was a real stinker this year), etc. does not guarantee viewership. As a matter of fact, we quit watching the Dollywood one half way through. Never saw Dolly Parton!
Breathtaking backdrop
fleamom8 December 2019
Warning: Spoilers
Riome us the star of this movie,. I found myself rolling my eyes through most if the film. A tour guide who runs around Rome and cobblestones streets in boots with sky high heels, and the forced lingering looks from Lacy Chabert's character didn't work for me. I ordinarily love her in almost everything. I like Sam Page, too, but the chemistry between the two characters was just not there. The story line was unoriginal. I think I might be oversaturated with Hallmark movies at the moment. Bored with the unoriginalitly of some acting techiques likethe falling off ladders into the male character's arms, the long glances over the shoulder as they walk away from each other, the fluttering eyelids as they lean into a kiss. I know it's Hallmark, but really? Bored with same actors appearing over and over again in almost every movie, and the same secondary characters as well. This one missed the mark completely for me, despite Franco Nero and Rome.
Much better than Chabert's Chocolate and Safari movies
Jackbv1231 December 2019
This is a great vehicle to do different things in a Christmas movie. For one thing, this movie is as much a travel movie in a fictional setting as it is a Christmas movie, at least in the beginning. So many things are new to the American especially one who has never been to Rome. Beauty is an understatement. Wow. And it goes deeper than the view. Angela is teaching Oliver about the culture and traditions in Rome. I have no reason to believe those things are anything but accurate. This whole aspect alone of the movie makes it very enjoyable.
I wanted to do a spot fact check, so I looked up the three coins in the fountain. There was a movie by that name that goes along with the legend Angela quoted. I found one reference to that legend that went beyond that movie, so it appears this reference in the movie is at least partially accurate and possibly entirely accurate.
It is refreshing that you don't see snowball fights or Santa Claus in this movie but there are a few traditional activities that are familiar. If you watch as many Christmas movies as I do, that's a nice change.
Lest you think it's all business, or touring the sights, Chabert and Page manage some chemistry and some witty dialogue.
This is at least the second movie Lacey Chabert and Hallmark have done recently that goes behind the scenes in a travel setting. I can guess that there will be more to come. (I don't remember if Love on Safari fits this model exactly, but I think it probably does.) I thought this edition was better than the previous one(s) (Love, Romance, and Chocolate).
Does a movie have to have conflict or tension? For me, in Romance movies, especially Christmas movies, I can live without it if the story is otherwise enjoyable. There is a bit of tension with Oliver's boss being too demanding which results in a plot line that has been overused in this kind of movie. It works here, but I didn't think it was needed.
The climax includes a choir singing a Christmas song in St. Peter's square, another impressive sight (although some of it looked green screened).
There are pluses and minuses in this movie, but for me, the pluses were enough to get the best rating.
I wanted to do a spot fact check, so I looked up the three coins in the fountain. There was a movie by that name that goes along with the legend Angela quoted. I found one reference to that legend that went beyond that movie, so it appears this reference in the movie is at least partially accurate and possibly entirely accurate.
It is refreshing that you don't see snowball fights or Santa Claus in this movie but there are a few traditional activities that are familiar. If you watch as many Christmas movies as I do, that's a nice change.
Lest you think it's all business, or touring the sights, Chabert and Page manage some chemistry and some witty dialogue.
This is at least the second movie Lacey Chabert and Hallmark have done recently that goes behind the scenes in a travel setting. I can guess that there will be more to come. (I don't remember if Love on Safari fits this model exactly, but I think it probably does.) I thought this edition was better than the previous one(s) (Love, Romance, and Chocolate).
Does a movie have to have conflict or tension? For me, in Romance movies, especially Christmas movies, I can live without it if the story is otherwise enjoyable. There is a bit of tension with Oliver's boss being too demanding which results in a plot line that has been overused in this kind of movie. It works here, but I didn't think it was needed.
The climax includes a choir singing a Christmas song in St. Peter's square, another impressive sight (although some of it looked green screened).
There are pluses and minuses in this movie, but for me, the pluses were enough to get the best rating.
A steadily blossoming flower in Roma
MickyG33328 November 2022
6.8 stars.
This one grows on you. My first impression was this is a bit cheesy, there are going to be weird and fake Italian accents, it's not serious. I felt the plot was too intricate and being set in Italy made it that much more difficult to pull off. How are they going to make fake Italian sets and backdrops? Not a chance.
As the movie continues I notice that the setting is real, the people are genuine, and the romance is very gradual and delightful. I was pleasantly surprised by how it blossoms into a very full and authentic Rome experience. Magnifico!
Why only 6.8 stars? There was an imperceptible lack of chemistry between the two leads, and the other cast as well. The dialogue was centered more on the business and career aspects and a bit less on the growth of the romance. I am unable to describe it, only that I did not get the overflowing hint of innocent sensuality that some Hallmark movies express. It felt a bit contrived somehow. I hope I am inaccurate. If you pick up on a more elevated romantic impression, you will love this movie beyond expectation. The setting, scenery, and the background actually taking place in Rome is no meager accomplishment.
Quel bacio è stato molto commovente.
This one grows on you. My first impression was this is a bit cheesy, there are going to be weird and fake Italian accents, it's not serious. I felt the plot was too intricate and being set in Italy made it that much more difficult to pull off. How are they going to make fake Italian sets and backdrops? Not a chance.
As the movie continues I notice that the setting is real, the people are genuine, and the romance is very gradual and delightful. I was pleasantly surprised by how it blossoms into a very full and authentic Rome experience. Magnifico!
Why only 6.8 stars? There was an imperceptible lack of chemistry between the two leads, and the other cast as well. The dialogue was centered more on the business and career aspects and a bit less on the growth of the romance. I am unable to describe it, only that I did not get the overflowing hint of innocent sensuality that some Hallmark movies express. It felt a bit contrived somehow. I hope I am inaccurate. If you pick up on a more elevated romantic impression, you will love this movie beyond expectation. The setting, scenery, and the background actually taking place in Rome is no meager accomplishment.
Quel bacio è stato molto commovente.
Beautiful scenery, but many goofs
pmtilton-8805115 July 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Lacey Chabert is beautiful in this movie, but... high heels walking all over the city? The two leads literally bumping into each other at the beginning of the movie? And the obviously empty luggage? And the Hallmark staple of empty coffee or hot chocolate cups? Leaving empty handed for the dinner at Luigi's, but then being thanked for the two panettones? Riding Vespas to the Christmas caroling because that was the only way to get there in time due to heavy traffic, yet the scene shows NO traffic at all! And taking luggage (empty suitcase of course) to the caroling at St. Peter's Square, what happened to that luggage? Come on Hallmark!
It was a nice premise but these two Americans will always seem out of place in Rome
Ed-Shullivan17 December 2020
Ahhhhh .... another notch in the string of Lacey Chabert Christmas themed romances blossoms. Just what we need every year at least twice eh? My header comment is based on how silly Lacey Chabert looked playing a tour guide in Rome, Italy named Angela de Luca who can seemingly get by financially providing a private tour to one young executive named Oliver Martin (Sam Page) who is trying to close a deal with an Italian businessman named Luigi Forlinghetti (Franco Nero). Angela and her client Oliver are seen walking up and down the hilly streets of Rome Italy wearing coats that are always wide opened, and her wearing 3 inch high heel boots instead of running shoes.
If you can get by these two phoney Americans looking totally out of place as if they own the city of Rome and no one is around them doing business or just living in the bustling city of Rome, then maybe the premise of this film will inspire you to also find romance in Rome whilst making a magical fruit cake just like Lacey and Oliver did.
I give it a 6 out of 10 IMDB rating for some level of originality and of course for the beautiful scenic views of Rome, Italy, although some of this picture was filmed in Bucharest, Romania of all places which has some beautiful castles and panoramic views as well. Typical of some Americans not knowing what country there in.
If you can get by these two phoney Americans looking totally out of place as if they own the city of Rome and no one is around them doing business or just living in the bustling city of Rome, then maybe the premise of this film will inspire you to also find romance in Rome whilst making a magical fruit cake just like Lacey and Oliver did.
I give it a 6 out of 10 IMDB rating for some level of originality and of course for the beautiful scenic views of Rome, Italy, although some of this picture was filmed in Bucharest, Romania of all places which has some beautiful castles and panoramic views as well. Typical of some Americans not knowing what country there in.
Gorgeous Scenery is Star of the Show--Acting OK--Plot Awful
lallimj8 April 2020
That about sums it up. The two actors have about as much chemistry and peanut butter and pickles. The scene where the leading man is supposed to declare his feelings for "Angela" is painful for him to deliver--the look on his face as if even he knows it's not believable. If you watch it with the sound down and don't listen to the trite dialogue, you should enjoy the view!
An Amazing Tour of Rome and a Beautiful Relationship of the Two Stars!
ppetretich-11 December 2019
The sights are breathtaking, so much history! The relationship of Lacy and Sam is lovely, they both find a new look at Rome with their new eyes! This is one of the best Hallmark movies I've seen in quite a while! ENJOY!
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SnoopyStyle9 November 2021
Angela de Luca (Lacey Chabert) is an American guiding tours in the city of Rome. She loves giving extras to her clients but she gets fired for not staying strictly on schedule. She bumps into workaholic businessman Oliver Martin (Sam Page) who is there over Christmas to acquire a traditional factory from Luigi Forlinghetti. Business-obsessed Oliver do not impress Luigi and he hires Angela to appease Luigi.
This is as bland as any Hallmark romances and that's fine. It's Christmas Hallmark romance. It's the unavoidable positivity of Lacey Chabert. The best of all is Rome. It's a tourist view of Rome. It stops at the main places and has a few walks around town. It makes for nice background TV while one is busy doing something else to prepare for Christmas.
This is as bland as any Hallmark romances and that's fine. It's Christmas Hallmark romance. It's the unavoidable positivity of Lacey Chabert. The best of all is Rome. It's a tourist view of Rome. It stops at the main places and has a few walks around town. It makes for nice background TV while one is busy doing something else to prepare for Christmas.
Buon Natalie
parksidedrive3 December 2019
The backdrop of Rome was wonderful. The sights and sounds of Italy at Christmas time was beautiful. Angela and Oliver are a lovely couple that have an "Italian Cupid" to make things right. I was impressed by Angela's strength of character and ready to make her way in the world.
Sam Page's and Lacey Chabert's acting was above average which made the movie so enjoyable. Very merry Christmas movie. Enjoy.
Sam Page's and Lacey Chabert's acting was above average which made the movie so enjoyable. Very merry Christmas movie. Enjoy.
Average Christmas movie set in Rome
Moonicas21 November 2020
Typical movie where a somewhat ignorant American goes to another country not knowing squat about it and expects everything going his way. There's nothing that would set this apart from other movies in the same category - Rome is pretty much the only non-average thing here, and the movie, unfortunately, doesn't make use of the city's full potential. I'd say these "exotic" locations work much better for non-Christmas movies because in the case of Christmas the plot must always be work-centric (otherwise, it wouldn't make sense for the characters not to spend the holidays home with their families since it's shown as the most important value in these movies) and therefore the location plays second fiddle. The chemistry between Lacey Chabert and Sam Page was also lacking, they were more enjoyable in other movies with a different pairing. And for a moment, I actually thought that it was going to end somewhat realistically with them having a long-distance relationship before making drastic changes to their lives (and I was going to give the movie an extra star for it), but then it didn't. So no surprises there.
Christmas love letter to Rome
TheLittleSongbird7 July 2020
Christmas has always been my favourite time of year. One of my all time favourite holidays was going to Italy (Verona, Venice and Sirmione), so was very excited to see it again and it is always great to see any part of Italy on film or television. Lacey Chabert is another Hallmark regular leading lady and she is often watchable. Did not have many hopes at all for the story, which sounded like typical Hallmark and it seems that a lot of viewers felt that too.
To me, 'Christmas in Rome' was worthwhile and above average. The production values and acting are what saves it, how could anybody not love Rome ever and 'Christmas in Rome' does nothing to change this feeling. The story is pretty much as expected, so pretty much the component that to me seemed likely on paper to be the one to bring 'Christmas in Rome' down was in actuality what brought it down. One is best looking elsewhere if they want great dialogue here too. But despite saying that there are a lot of great things here.
First and foremost, the production values. 'Christmas in Rome's' biggest star is Rome (and it is the actual location this time) itself, which is nothing short of stunning. The camera clearly loves the locations too, because it is just as beautiful to watch without being too indulgent. The music is nostalgic and there is a sense of time and place, with an authentic Christmassy-feel and a touch of Italy as well. It doesn't make the mistake of most Hallmark Christmas films in being too constant or too loud. There is some nice sympathetic direction going on here and there.
Moreover, Chabert is very appealing and shows why she deserves to be one of Hallmark's most regular lead actresses. Sam Page is charismatic and has charm, he interacts very well with Chabert. They seem connected and to me there was the sense that they were in love. Hallmark don't always fare well having likeable lead characters, they're likeable here. The rest of the cast do well, Franco Nero does well with the little he has to work with.
It is a shame though that the dialogue is very vapid and can be too cheesy, silly and saccharine. The corn and sugar became too hard to take. The story is pretty much the same recycled plot elements seen in most Hallmark Christmas films with the only difference being the setting, while also being very thin and lacking in energy. 'Christmas in Rome' works well as a travelogue and a love letter to Rome but as a coherent and involving story it is a failure.
Other parts of the direction are routine and character changes and motivations can happen out of the blue and too quickly.
Summing up, the production values and acting were fine but the writing and story needed a lot more work. 6/10
To me, 'Christmas in Rome' was worthwhile and above average. The production values and acting are what saves it, how could anybody not love Rome ever and 'Christmas in Rome' does nothing to change this feeling. The story is pretty much as expected, so pretty much the component that to me seemed likely on paper to be the one to bring 'Christmas in Rome' down was in actuality what brought it down. One is best looking elsewhere if they want great dialogue here too. But despite saying that there are a lot of great things here.
First and foremost, the production values. 'Christmas in Rome's' biggest star is Rome (and it is the actual location this time) itself, which is nothing short of stunning. The camera clearly loves the locations too, because it is just as beautiful to watch without being too indulgent. The music is nostalgic and there is a sense of time and place, with an authentic Christmassy-feel and a touch of Italy as well. It doesn't make the mistake of most Hallmark Christmas films in being too constant or too loud. There is some nice sympathetic direction going on here and there.
Moreover, Chabert is very appealing and shows why she deserves to be one of Hallmark's most regular lead actresses. Sam Page is charismatic and has charm, he interacts very well with Chabert. They seem connected and to me there was the sense that they were in love. Hallmark don't always fare well having likeable lead characters, they're likeable here. The rest of the cast do well, Franco Nero does well with the little he has to work with.
It is a shame though that the dialogue is very vapid and can be too cheesy, silly and saccharine. The corn and sugar became too hard to take. The story is pretty much the same recycled plot elements seen in most Hallmark Christmas films with the only difference being the setting, while also being very thin and lacking in energy. 'Christmas in Rome' works well as a travelogue and a love letter to Rome but as a coherent and involving story it is a failure.
Other parts of the direction are routine and character changes and motivations can happen out of the blue and too quickly.
Summing up, the production values and acting were fine but the writing and story needed a lot more work. 6/10
Same tired storyline just set in Rome
Becky1458 December 2019
Vranger's review pretty much said everything I was already thinking. I was just in Italy two months ago and I had such high hopes that this movie would be special. Yes, the scenery is beautiful and hearing about traditions and Italian words that I just learned myself was lovely but It truly is a repeat of the same storyline that Hallmark continues to use. Girl loses her job and decides to start her own company. Guy is with a large corporate entity who wants to buy a small business. The two of them literally "bump into each other" at the very beginning of the movie.
-Also at the very beginning, a guy is walking through town carrying a fake Christmas tree that we are to believe is real... also 9 out of 10 people passing on the street are carrying shopping bags. Really? Everybody right there was out Christmas shopping? Christmas decor was way overdone as usual. We know it is Christmas. We don't need garland every 3 feet to tell us so. There were a few other little things that annoyed me but I don't remember them all.
-Honestly, the feeling I got from the two of them is that they were good friends who were out sightseeing. I never really got much of any chemistry between them.
-I did appreciate that this is another adult movie. What I mean is, there are no children in the storyline. So, they are not doing all the usual family things like going to the festival and making a snowman and making wreaths, etc. There is a little girl who makes a brief appearance and she and her Italian accent were definitely adorable.
-The cast all did a great job acting and conveying the storyline being told. The scenery was just as I remembered Italy being. Those pine trees with the high canopy are really pretty and of course the old buildings. They even portrayed the hills which my legs and heart figured out very quickly while I was there!
- I just can't give high marks because the storyline has been done way too many times. I'm not saying I could write a better story but this is like Groundhog Day movies at Christmas. I wonder if Lacey gets tired of making this storyline as well? It is not one I would set out to watch again. If I was browsing channels and it was on, I might tune in for a few minutes hoping to catch some of the Italian scenery again.
Heartwarming and Adorable
amybrown-599564 December 2019
Kmb_flip: The First Noel during the dance is from the 2004 album, "Christmas is Here," by Kevin C. Teasley and Carlton Blount.
I loved the authenticity of filming in Rome. The whole cast had a lovely chemistry and seemed to honestly enjoy being together, to make this a warm, uplifting Christmas special.
I loved the authenticity of filming in Rome. The whole cast had a lovely chemistry and seemed to honestly enjoy being together, to make this a warm, uplifting Christmas special.
Beautiful Locations, Mediocre Otherwise
robertd77226 December 2019
Warning: Spoilers
While this movie had some beautiful locations, and somewhat of an interesting story, where the tour guide is just trying to make it on her own and the story of the handmaid Christmas ornaments, overall this fell flat. Luigi, the Italian owner of the company, was the one brought start in this movie. Additionally the male lead in this story never even seemed remotely into his female lead, so I was surprised when all of a sudden they were dating. 6 stars is about as generous as I can get.
Below Average
Mirella7710 December 2020
Having being to Rome many times I was sorry to note how few scenes were actually filmed there. As per the credits, this would have been better titled; "Christmas in Bucharest". . . As for the script, this was poor & the acting stiff. So many things did not make sense. An example is when the couple leave to attend a dinner empty handed, yet they are thanked for bringing 2 panettones!! There are a few scenes filmed in Rome, but not enough to satisfy. I was hoping for a much better film and would have forgiven the issues with the plot and acting if the film had actually been shot in Rome.
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