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"Christmas Cupid" is a 2010 romantic holiday movie directed by Gil Junger and starring Christina Milian, Kenny Alfonso, and Cynthia Evans. The movie tells the story of Sloane Spencer (Christina Milian), a high-powered PR executive who has made her career her top priority and is consumed by her job. Sloane is cold-hearted, self-centered, and lacks any time for her friends or family, let alone a romantic interest.

As Christmas approaches, Sloane is tasked with promoting a client’s new book, “The Love Spell,” which promises to help readers find true love by Christmas. In a twist of fate, Sloane is visited by three ghosts of her past, present, and future, who appear to her in the form of her former best friend Caitlin (Ashley Benson), her client’s author and love expert, Casper (Burgess Jenkins), and her own alter ego, the Ghost of Christmas Future (Amy Rutberg).

Through her encounters with these ghosts, Sloane realizes that she has lost touch with the person she used to be and has been neglecting the things that truly matter in life. She also discovers that her actions have hurt those closest to her, including her best friend, her family, and her ex-boyfriend, Andrew (Chad Michael Murray).

The former best friend, Caitlin, shows Sloane what their friendship used to look like while the present lover, Casper, shows Sloane how her client’s book can bring her joy too. Finally, the Ghost of Christmas Future warns Sloane of what may happen if she keeps going down the same path she’s been going rather than changing.

With these lessons learned, Sloane strives to make amends and reconnect with those she’s hurt, and perhaps even find love along the way. As a result, Sloane begins to recognize the true meaning of Christmas and the special moments that life offers.

The movie offers a fresh take on Charles Dickens’s famous novel, “A Christmas Carol” and explores the themes of love, family, and the importance of self-discovery. It also features a talented cast, with Christina Milian delivering a strong performance as Sloane, a woman who is initially cold but ultimately empathetic.

Overall, "Christmas Cupid" is a heartwarming movie that has something for everyone. Those who enjoy romantic comedies will appreciate the film’s lightheartedness, while those who appreciate the holiday spirit will enjoy its uplifting message of love, forgiveness, and redemption. The movie’s soundtrack, full of both classic and modern Christmas songs, further adds to the film’s festive ambiance. So, if you’re looking for a romantic holiday movie to snuggle up with, "Christmas Cupid" is worth giving a try.

Christmas Cupid is a 2010 romance movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 25 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.4.