The candy cane company storyline had promise however this Christmas movie lacks magic. I enjoyed Sharon Lawrence's character (Joy) the most, especially her scenes with the dog. Jodie Sweetin (Cate) and Andrew W. Walker (Gabe) pulled off "business associates and friends" okay but failed miserably at romance. There's no sparkle or warmth between these characters. Instead, it felt like there was an underlying animosity; their mouths say one thing but their body language says something entirely different. If you're looking for a romantic magical Christmas movie, I'd skip this one.
Review of Merry & Bright
