Not quite as cringey as the average Hallmark Christmas movie. Predictable and cheesy, yes, but also with better acting and actual friendship developing between the characters before the romance. I did miss a bit of romantic spark between the main characters, though. Their friendship had spark, but the romance became a little...rational instead of emotional.
The cast was definitely better than average, and I liked the details about Rome. I have no idea if they were accurate, and there may have been some stereotypes I know nothing about, but as a foreigner I found the depiction of Rome really enjoyable.
Hated the horse and carriage scene. That was the most cringeworthy moment of the entire movie.
All in all, I found this to be one of the better cheesy Christmas movies in a long time.
Review of Christmas in Rome
