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Paris Christmas Waltz Review and Film Poem
by Betty Jo Tucker
Last edited: Monday, November 18, 2024
Posted: Monday, November 11, 2024



     
Entertainment from beginning to end is the gift PARIS CHRISTMAS WALTZ gives us during the holidays. It fills your heart with joy and your eyes with beautiful dancing. In fact, I think the opening scene might end up being my all-time favorite.

Who is responsible for all this? First, lead man Matthew Morrison as a   famous dancer who has lost his joy for dancing. It’s a treat seeing Morrison in this role. Fans of the TV Glee show will remember him as the beloved teacher.  But he is even better here!  Older and better I mean.

Next, the leading lady Jen Lilly  ( Days  of Our Lives) and English actor Paul Freeman (Raiders of the Lost Ark)  and the wonderful acting which makes us believe their characters. Plus, Michael Damian used his directorial skill like he does in those fun HIGH STRUNG DANCE movies.

Time for a film poem.

    To dance he needs a new partner.

And in New York he does find her.

She’s sparkly eyed and loves to dance.

 So they travel to Paris, France.

 

Competition cries out to them.

Practicing sometimes can get grim.

Their elder choreographer

works dancers hard, both him and her. 

 

Romance? They agree not to date.

But in Paris watch out for fate.

 This ballroom dance film made me smile.

And that smile stayed on quite a while!

 

Although ballroom dancing is the important competition here, keep your eyes out for a musical comedy number to
“Wish You a Merry Christmas.” Both Lilly and Morrison are delightful here.They are more dramatic in the competition numbers, which is the most important to the plot.   

And I have to mention how gorgeous the Paris scenery comes across in this offering.They help so much with the romantic part of the film. Oh how I would love a trip like this to Paris! Also, hooray for the dancers and the lovely costumes for the ballroom dancing scenes. They dazzle your eyes. I loved every minute. PARIS CHRISTMAS WALTZ is one movie I have watched four times and enjoyed every view. Thanks to NETFLIX for picking up this Christmas gem. 

Full disclosure: I spent many years as a dancer. My first job was a tap dance assistant to Daisy Hedges in Pueblo. Then performances came my way. Those were the days! 

Great dancers are great because of their passion. --- Martha Graham

Dance is a song of the body. --- Anonymous

 

 

 



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Reviewed by Judy Joy Jones
Reviewed on November 11, 2024
Luv this! Exactly what my spirit wants..fun, dance and pure joy!!
Thank-You!! Luv the photo..reminding me that putting life into art for others to enjoy is why I am alive!! Joy


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