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Just Desserts is a 2004 romantic comedy film about a struggling bakery owner, Marco Poloni (played by Costas Mandylor), who is in danger of losing his business due to financial difficulties. When his love interest, Grace Carpenter (played by Lauren Holly), discovers that a famous Italian chef is coming to town to judge a national baking competition, she persuades Marco to enter in hopes of winning the grand prize and saving the bakery. Despite Marco's initial reluctance, he eventually agrees to participate in the competition, along with his quirky team of employees, including the lovelorn chocolate specialist, Ralph (played by David Proval), and the eccentric sandwich maker, Lenny (played by David Lipper). Together, they concoct a plan to create a show-stopping dessert that will impress the judges and potentially save the struggling bakery. Unfortunately, Marco and his team soon discover that their biggest obstacle isn't the competition itself, but rather the conniving tactics of their main rival, the arrogant French pastry chef, Jacques du Jacques (played by Vincent Schiavelli). Jacques uses every dirty trick in the book to sabotage Marco's chances of winning, including stealing his recipes and trying to discredit the bakery's reputation. As the competition heats up and the pressure mounts, Marco and Grace must navigate a series of personal and professional challenges, including the reappearance of Grace's ex-boyfriend and Marco's unresolved feelings of guilt over his father's death. Throughout the film, there are several subplots that add to the overall romantic comedy feel of the movie. Most notably, there is the budding romance between Marco and Grace and the comedic antics of the quirky bakery employees. The movie culminates in a suspenseful final round of the baking competition, where Marco and Jacques go head to head in a high-stakes bake-off. Will Marco be able to conquer his fears and come out on top, or will Jacques win the competition, and steal the prize money and Glory from Marco? Overall, Just Desserts is a lighthearted and entertaining film, ideal for anyone who loves romantic comedies or baking shows. The film's characters are relatable, and the storyline is compelling, keeping the audience engaged from beginning to end.