JINGLE BELL HEIST surprised me. It was not your typical holiday rom-com. It didn’t rush straight to the kiss without any thought of a plot; instead, it took its time developing characters that had depth, many layers, and heart. This was a nice change, and one that made me smile.
The writers did use their creative imaginations to get a feel-good ending, but it wasn’t as predictable as this genre tends to be. There weren’t huge, sizzling scenes. It was simply a story of two people leading desperate lives and having a kismet moment. I am not sure all the details could happen in real life, but it made for lovely story arcs. There was chemistry galore without all the mush. It had a nice, sweet payoff, perfect for the holiday season.
JINGLE BELL HEIST is a film for those who appreciate all the magical ‘ifs’ that could happen during this special time of year.
It is streaming on Netflix.
