JP and Kat, is there a DWTS in your futures?) There are a few moments of cinematography that are quite above the usual low budget Xmas movie. Although too brief, Kat owned the floor in the line dancing segments. Of far greater interest to me are the characters and telling of a story-and if each character is believable. Before watching this I really had no idea who Juan Pablo, Peter, or Katherine were/are-it wasn't important nor did I especially care. Yes the ending is predictable (isn't that why we really watch these things anyway? A happily ever after somewhere in this life on this planet?). So, for all of the 9 star or less cynics who are either too sophisticated or too well educated about players and plot lines, please step aside for those of us who LOVED this movie. I hope the Paramount Network gives us more films with gay couples in the near future. The supporting actors Andie MacDowell and Caroline Harris are excellent. It has all the usual Hallmark elements such as being very Christmasy, gingerbread, hot cider, hot cocoa and holiday traditions and maintains the cardinal rule that lead characters kiss, but are never seen in bed together. In this movie the leads are two males Peter Porte and Juan Pablo Di Pace, they both graduated from drama schools so they know how to act and there is chemistry between them. The script for Dashing in December is above average and the characters talk about real things. In this film there is a male who is the main character and another male is his love interest. Hallmark and Lifetime are focused on women, so a young female is always the main character in their formulaic films and a young man is her love interest. This is a holiday romance story from the Paramount Network that has some common plot elements with Hallmark and Lifetime holiday movies, so there is crossover appeal for viewers of those networks. All in all, it is a refreshing Christmas romance movie, with some very strong acting, a nice new edition to the 2020 season lineup. There were also some beautiful landscapes of the ranch, of the mountains in winter, which added to the Christmas vibe of the film. The movie also had quite a festive side as well with some dancing and great country music (some good songs in this film). MacDowell had a very good performance as Deb (the mother). Again, the dialogue and exchanges between the two in several scenes made this chemistry work, I thought. The chemistry between the two was great (believable). Know It All' at the beginning to a warmer and more caring person towards the end. You could see his character develop as the film progressed from a 'Mr. Porte had an impressive, convincing performance on screen. This is also a reflection of the quality of acting in the film, which was, overall, brilliant. Moreover, I thought the writer did a pretty good job developing the characters, as I found myself connecting with Wyatt, Heath, and Deb. That said, the story pulled me in from the start. There were some weak elements to the story for example, the fight between the two (that takes place at the dinner table) late in the film seemed forced. Indeed, one of the strengths of the story/script is the dialogue and exchanges between Heath and Wyatt, discussing their past, their hopes, and their love for the ranch (and the friction at the beginning, of course). From friction to romance, we watch their relationship blossom thru some warm and intimate dialogue on this beautiful and picturesque ranch in Harmony Springs, Colorado. An unexpected relationship between Wyatt and Heath emerges. While home he meets Heath (our other protagonist in this story played by Juan Pablo Di Pace), the ranch hand who has been helping his mother run the place for the past several years. After many years, he has decided to go home for Christmas to the family ranch in Colorado, where he hopes to convince his mother Deb (played by Andie MacDowell) to sell the ranch to one of his investors. At the heart of the story is Wyatt Burwall (played by Peter Porte), who works for a Manhattan investment firm. It also gives same-sex male relationships some representation in this genre of film, which is a plus. It is a warm, heartfelt, and engaging Christmas movie, one of the better movies this season.
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