Return to Office

I'd take unemployment over working for that weirdo. Their job atmosphere makes cubicles look cozy and inviting... the whole thing gave me PTSD flashbacks from my former office life. Also, I really wish they'd hire actual artists to produce the "art" rather than using cheap software/AI to create bad, obviously inauthentic sketches.

I'll never understand why Hallmark has to start every movie with one or both leads acting so cartoonishly obnoxious that the viewers are instantly turned off. I get the need for character development, but we still have to LIKE these people if you expect us to spend 90 minutes rooting for them. Not much room for subtlety here, I guess.

One more thing: anyone else bothered by the dude who's just one bad razor stroke away from rocking the full-on Hitler?

The movie is a takeoff of many movies in the past about secret friends, either pen pals, email pals or other technology pals. The leads are likeable and fresh and give good performances. The supporting cast is good as well and the story is , while formulaic, at least modern in its setting. Then comes the nits to pick. This is one of the largest tech companies in the world and these two people are the supposed right and left hand of a merged company Chairman. And they have to share a desk in the middle of a crowded office near a kitchen. I mean has anyone involved in this ever actually worked in a corporate environment? It kind of makes the initial premise ridiculous but they keep it up. All in all with a watch.

As I'm writing this, there is only one other person who has left a review. I get the feeling that they may not have ever seen a Hallmark movie before! I could be wrong, but what was so charming about this movie was that although there was a secret to be revealed, what was different than almost any other Hallmark movie in Hallmark's existence since I've discovered them was there was no tiny unnecessary disagreement that led to an over the top ending of the relationship. Of course, this happens at about 10 minutes before the ending, and then somehow the characters figure out that one of them was wrong and the immediately end the movie in a kiss. I'm always waiting for that to happen and it always does pretty much, but I was really thrilled that this was not the case here. There were little disagreements here and there, but it was quite believable. I agree with the previous review, saying that the writing was good and the actors had very good chemistry. The storyline was unique, not the typical Hallmark formula, and it kept me interested in what was going to come next. The person who played the HR character was definitely over the top, but I didn't feel that the other characters were one dimensional. This was extremely enjoyable in my opinion and really worth the watch.

This story starts with the announcement of a corporate merger, the CEO makes the decision to have all employees return to the office rather than work from home. Since there's limited space, employees must divide up their work week and share an office desk. Liv (Janel Parrish) and Tom (Scott Michael Foster) start their desk sharing by leaving post it notes for each other and only identifying themselves as ms. Monday and mr. Tuesday. A romance begins and so does solving the mystery of each other's identity. This is a refreshing plot instead the usual hallmark storylines, you may find similarities to the movies "Shop Around The Corner" and "You Got Mail" although Hallmark gives it their own little twist. The story does drag a tiny bit in the middle and it feels a bit rushed at the end. The two main characters are well cast and have good chemistry. Overrall a pleasant and charming movie that's different.

This is definitely a concept of the now...with matcha, noise canceling headphones and being forced to return to the office. Liv and Tom are forced to share a desk, Liv on Monday and Wednesday and Tom on Tuesday and Thursday. Their sharing is anonymous and after some initial friction the two start to gel over a pastry peace offering and cute sticky notes from Miss Monday and Mr. Tuesday.

Liv and Tom do know each other in their work context where they don't really get along. Forced to work together however the two grow to respect one another until creative differences with their boss put them at odds again.

This Hallmark romance was helped tremendously by its two attractive leads. Both Scott Michael Foster, who played Tom, and Janel Parrish, who played Liv, were fantastic and I just enjoyed watching them both. There boss was cringeworthy and I would have quit that job long ago...but Liv and Tom were fun and kept me engaged.

If you can get passed the boss, HR employee, and some of it's modern concepts...hallmark romantics may enjoy this film. I can see how they were going for a "Shop Around The Corner" feel with their missed date, but trust me if you haven't seen the Ernst Lubitsch original film you really should...Jimmy Stewart is fantastic!