Reel Love (2011)

A successful, big city girl returns to her small town roots after a family emergency. Once there she goes on a soulful journey to reconnect with family and friends and finds romance along the way.

Director:

Brian K. Roberts

Writer:

Sharon Weil

Stars:

LeAnn Rimes, Shawn Roberts, Christian Potenza

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
LeAnn Rimes	...	Holly Whitman
Shawn Roberts	...	Jay Danville
Christian Potenza	...	Everett Whitman
Burt Reynolds	...	Wade Whitman
Benjamin Ayres	...	Bobby Calgrove
Mary Ashton	...	Mary Jo Calgrove
Jeff Roop	...	Carl Lindford
Neil Crone	...	Tom Meyer
Thomas Mitchell	...	Charlie Manfredi
Tim Post	...	Bert Hay
Naomi Snieckus	...	Charlene Hay
Natalie Lisinska	...	Debbie Manfredi
David Huband	...	Vern May
Joe Bostick	...	Colin Nellburg
Rebecca Kohler	...	Gayle Whitman

Storyline

Holly Whitman and Carl Lindford are Chicago-based junior insurance lawyers working at the same firm and a couple in their personal life, although Carl seems more interested in his symbols of prestige, such as his BMW sports car and getting ahead in his career, than he is in Holly. Days before they are to enter court on what could be the case which brings them into the next echelon of the profession, Holly receives news from her irresponsible brother, Everett Whitman, that their father, Wade Whitman, has suffered a heart attack, Wade and Everett still living in their small hometown of Manion Lake, Alabama. Holly, borrowing Carl's car, heads down to Manion Lake expecting to make it back to Chicago in time for the opening arguments of the important case. The trip is also despite Holly and Wade being estranged, due to what generally disagreeable Wade sees as Holly turning her back on family their life in Manion Lake for the pretense of the big city, and Holly believing Wade providing no ...

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Taglines:

It can hook you when you least expect it.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Did You Know?

Goofs

Wade says that 'the lord', i.e. Jesus, was a fisherman. Though Jesus's first four disciples were fisherman, the bible does not say anything about Jesus being a fisherman himself. It is generally believed that he was a carpenter.

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Connections

References Erin Brockovich (2000)

User Reviews

Good

The real centerpiece of the film is its acting; three performances in particular stick out. It's fun seeing Burt Reynolds as a ladies' man, but This is not a great movie. LeAnn Rimes is trying to make it as an actress, and she can do well in a variety of roles. The cinematography is stark and bare, with only the soundtrack adding some effect. The only thing that keeps it afloat is the sensitivity of the bilaterally desperately needy relationship depicted. From an artistic standpoint, there were some plot elements and character developments I didn't think were totally needed. They do however drive the story, which seemed to be their purpose, so I can accept them.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

13 November 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

A pesca di amore

Filming Locations:

Belle Ewart, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Entertainment One

Technical Specs

Color:

Color