A Christmas Cruise – Movie Review
Director: David DeCoteau
Writer: Jay Cipriani, Matthew Jason Walsh (Screenplay)
Writer: Jeffrey Schenck, Peter Sullivan (Story)
Cast
- Vivica A Fox (Kill Bill Vol .1)
- Jessica Morris (Night of the Tommyknockers)
- Kristoff St. John
- Rib Hills (Running with the Devil)
- Cristine Prosperi
Plot: When her best friend invites her along on a holiday-themed sail, an aspiring novelist unexpectedly finds the love of her life onboard.
Runtime: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: A Christmas Cruise starts when author Pam Stevenson (Fox) is facing another Christmas alone. However, her best friend Becky (Morris) invites her on a cruise just before the holidays start. The idea is for her to relax but she gets caught up in writing her latest article instead of letting loose.
As the cruise continues, she meets a handsome crew member Jake (St. John). A man that opens up the journey to her, giving her a glimpse at love, a feeling she hasn’t felt in a while.
Verdict on A Christmas Cruise
A Christmas Cruise is a romantic comedy with a festival twist along the way. It follows a single woman that goes on a cruise and ends up meeting somebody special, just in time for Christmas.
When it comes to Christmas romance movies, we know how they will unfold. Starting with a lonely persona at Christmas that meets somebody and sparks fly leading up to the celebration. This does everything you expect, without bringing anything original to the table. It is enjoyable, charming and feel-good along the way.
The performances in the film are great, with Vivica A Fox filling the leading role with ease.
Final Thoughts – A Christmas Cruise is a good honest feel-good Christmas film.
