All Saints Christmas (2022 TV Movie) User Reviews

A stage for Ledisi

[Jackbv123 · 7/10 · 7 November 2022]

There is a cute twist on establishing the fake engagement. After that the story is fairly standard with no great highs or lows or surprises. It revolves around Lisette's dad's retirement and the last performance at his club. . There is a side story on the animosity between Lisette and an entertainment writer, Gia, which dates back to high school in their home town.

The acting is OK and likewise the dialogue. The chemistry between Ledisi and Roger Cross is decent.

The hook in this movie is the singing of Ledisi and she sings several times. If you like her music you will probably enjoy this movie.

Two leads had chemistry but were let down by the story.

[cgvsluis · 5/10 · 24 February 2023]

I appreciated seeing Ledisi in this movie. I loved seeing the city of New Orleans and some real musicianship built into the story. I also liked that our romantic leads weren't young, encumbered by kids or lacking in parents.

I was struggling with the set up to get our two leads together...and then just felt that the story really fell apart. I thought the leads had good chemistry and I really liked Roger Cross as Matthew.

I struggled with trying to figure out why a man who clearly loved a woman as much as he loved Lissett would walk away from her? And why don't people talk? Wasn't that enough of a conflict for the storyline for the couple to overcome...why was it necessary to introduce the additional conflict/misunderstanding of her record label relationship etc??? Then there was the family business...it was just too busy for a less than two hour made for tv film.

It left me feeling unsettled and like there were good stories there but that they weren't given justice in the retelling.

I am sorry to say this was a miss for me, but I really did like the leads...especially Roger Cross.

This is a good and fun movie

[beachgirl-86960 · 10/10 · 29 November 2022]

This movie was just a fun movie and I smiled and laughed through out. I enjoyed it and even got my husband to watch it with me. He liked it too! It was different from many Hallmark movies but it was different in good ways! You don't have a sense of humor or a fun outgoing personality if you can't enjoy this movie it is definitely an enjoyable movie! I have added this to my list of Hallmark movie favorites. And it being a Christmas movie made it even better! I wasn't sure I would like it when I read the description but ended up really liking it! I'm not sure why people would think this is bad. There is absolutely nothing bad about it period!!!!

Different and Good!

[HallmarkJenny · 8/10 · 12 November 2022]

Summary: R&B singer Lisette is struggling with her record label's vision for her music career. When her ex-boyfriend, Matthew, gets mistaken in the media for her fiancé, the two go back home to Lisette's family in New Orleans for Christmas. A fake engagement mixed with the Mardi Gras Christmas vibes are just what the two need to truly understand their past real relationship and each other.

MeetCute: At an outdoor Christmas Festival with various booths, foods, and dancing, Lisette bends down to pick up a ring she dropped when Matthew gets on his knee after retrieving it, looking like a marriage proposal. We learn that Matthew, the previous producer of her Grammy-winning album, broke up with Lisette after 2 years of dating. Matthew's back freezes in this position and Lisette helps him up, as she rolls her eyes.

A reporter, Gia Cole, spots the picture of Matthew on his knee giving a ring to Lisette and reports it as a marriage proposal!

Almost Kiss: Lisette massages Matthew's shoulders because they're hurting him. She tells him that she was guarded during their real relationship due to the mess of her past heartbreak.

Matthew admits he did not just come to Lisette's home for the publicity, insinuating that he still loves her. They lean in to kiss each other when Lisette's brother interrupts and tells Lisette that Zac, her manager, is calling her.

Decorating the Christmas Tree: The three kids each decorate their own Christmas Tree.

The Fourth Christmas Tree is decorated by the entire family. Matthew and Lisette unload the Christmas Tree and bring into the house before sharing a "moment."

The entire family decorates the tree with Mardi Gras colors, purple, green and gold. Ornate ornaments, beads, ribbons, and sparkling balls. Matthew puts the gold Christmas Star at the top.

The family then puts the Christmas presents under the tree and Matthew turns the Christmas Tree lights on.

Ending Kiss: Matthew's record label investor wants Lisette at their label. Lisette's manager forwards her an article that reports an inside source says Lisette is dropping her current label and moving to Matthew's label.

Lisette is beyond upset and Matthew leaves to a hotel. Her family overhears their conversation about everything, including the fake engagement.

Lisette finds Matthew enjoying New Orleans Christmas Carolers and the two confess their love for each other and kiss.

At the Christmas Eve Concert, Abner plays the piano, Clay, her brother, plays drums, and Lisette sings a delightful song about being home at Christmas to a dress-up and pleased crowd.

During Gia Cole's family interview, Abner tells us that their three children will take over running the All Saints Club. Lisette is not going to commit to a label and explore creative opportunities.

Matthew gets down on one knee with his Grandmother's ring and proposes to Lisette, for real. The entire family claps in excitement and they discover that it has begun to snow!

Drop the soundtrack....

[cocobuttr72-311-53542 · 8/10 · 29 December 2022]

This movie was a pleasant surprise. One of the best soundtracks I've ever come across in a Hallmark movie. The "Home for Christmas" song at the end was just beautiful and could be a holiday favorite like Lisa Loeb's "Light" featured in Hanukkah on Rye. Thank goodness they didn't miscast the singing lead like...cough...cough Undercover Holiday...or this movie would've been just as much of a dumpster fire.

Like Undercover Holiday, this movie revolved around a fake fiance trope involving an pop star. This time production gets it right. The acting was solid and it's one of the few Hallmark movies, not starring Paul Campbell, that I actually laughed out loud. The heroine was actually a bonafide pop star and not just the winner of a singing/talent contest. Even better, the leads' romance was also believable and they had chemistry. Did I say this actress, Ledisi can actually sing!? Small blessings go a long way Hallmark!!!

Lissette Toussaint (Ledisi)

[aab874 · 10/10 · 24 December 2022]

Favorite scene with

Lissette Toussaint (Ledisi) - Upset at Matthew - Thinking that he had Leaked a Story about her Dropping her Record Label for his - and Realizing that her Family now knows that their Engagement is Fake. She was So Dang Charming and So Dang Adorable!!! And I Loved Matthew (Roger Cross)! He was So Dang Charming and So Dang Hilarious - especially his Facial Expressions!!! BTW #1, I Loved this Movie! BTW #2, New Orleans and Louisiana in the Movies and on TV are Always So Charming - especially at Christmas! BTW #3, I had Never heard of Ledisi before this Movie. She Rocks!!!

Set in California and Louisiana.