7.2 stars.
Is Hallmark a Canadian company? Nope. So why do they hire so many Canadians, and shoot most of the footage in Canada? I don't know, and I researched it, and found out that several board members are Canadian, or something like that. But it's all conjecture. It's probably because they've established many filming locations in Canada already, have paid for the permits, and so why change now? If it aint broke...
Onto this movie... It's cookie cutter, but entertaining too. I like Hynes, he's funny, unassumingly cocky, and charming. He might seem like a robot in this, but I guarantee it's by design, he's a good actor in my opinion. The chemistry is present, the scenery is beautiful, the rest is average.
I will comment about my feelings toward Lacey Chabert (which I always do, because I'm not assuming that you've read my other reviews). I approximate that about 90% of people love her as a lead actress. I'm guessing that most of that 90% are females, because Hallmark Channel caters primarily to females. Women enjoy watching Chabert, but men also like her, but she does not have any special appeal for me. I'm usually with the majority when it comes to women I find attractive and captivating. In this case I am an outlier. Ok, that's good to know, it helps me to learn a bit more about myself. Why is Chabert not my type? Is it something about her style, or personality on screen, or her looks, a combination of some or all aspects? Does she remind me of someone that broke my heart? I can safely say no to the last question. I've never dated a woman remotely like her. I've always dated very driven and spunky women. I've never been attracted to her type and I don't know why. I want to love you, Lacey! I just don't and I feel bad about it.
End of psycho-analysis. Is what it is. If you like Chabert you will probably LOVE this film. If not, the film is average.
Is Hallmark a Canadian company? Nope. So why do they hire so many Canadians, and shoot most of the footage in Canada? I don't know, and I researched it, and found out that several board members are Canadian, or something like that. But it's all conjecture. It's probably because they've established many filming locations in Canada already, have paid for the permits, and so why change now? If it aint broke...
Onto this movie... It's cookie cutter, but entertaining too. I like Hynes, he's funny, unassumingly cocky, and charming. He might seem like a robot in this, but I guarantee it's by design, he's a good actor in my opinion. The chemistry is present, the scenery is beautiful, the rest is average.
I will comment about my feelings toward Lacey Chabert (which I always do, because I'm not assuming that you've read my other reviews). I approximate that about 90% of people love her as a lead actress. I'm guessing that most of that 90% are females, because Hallmark Channel caters primarily to females. Women enjoy watching Chabert, but men also like her, but she does not have any special appeal for me. I'm usually with the majority when it comes to women I find attractive and captivating. In this case I am an outlier. Ok, that's good to know, it helps me to learn a bit more about myself. Why is Chabert not my type? Is it something about her style, or personality on screen, or her looks, a combination of some or all aspects? Does she remind me of someone that broke my heart? I can safely say no to the last question. I've never dated a woman remotely like her. I've always dated very driven and spunky women. I've never been attracted to her type and I don't know why. I want to love you, Lacey! I just don't and I feel bad about it.
End of psycho-analysis. Is what it is. If you like Chabert you will probably LOVE this film. If not, the film is average.