The Perfect Bride

I have been waiting for this movie for a MONTH and it finally premiered: the main reason? Pascale Hutton and Kavan Smith. If you watch When Calls the Heart you know why. If not… well to make things short you can actually sense that they great friends in real life and they always make you smile. I personally laugh a lot with Lee and Rosemary. Their chemistry is explosive.

June Weddings movies are definitely NOT my favorite, I've seen movies in which the leads get married after a few weeks/months of knowing each other and that's ridiculous. But since they paired these two I've been very excited about the movie. I'd take everything they give me with Pascale and Kavan

Molly meets Nick and they hit off immediately,- they seriously had me smiling since scene #1 - So imagine her surprise when she discovers that Nick is engaged and her fiancée will be taking her classes. Of course. And Jenna is everything you expect her to be: you are going to hate her (or at least dislike her A LOT.)

The story develops in the typical way Hallmark movies do. Molly and Nick had me laughing out loud more than once. Great script - I may have spotted two or three details but I let them slip - Something I haven't paid attention before but it was beautifully directed, the director played with the mirrors and it was so pleasant. Also, no pre-ending drama, which is a bonus, To be honest, most of the characters are not very interesting. However, Pascale truly shines in this movie, she stole the spotlight. And Kavan didn't disappoint.

To sum up, the story in particular doesn't outshine - that's why i'm giving this a 9 -, but what definitely makes this movie special - it is going to my favorite Hallmark movies list - are Pascale and Kavan. Their relationship is a pleasure to watch, whether they are themselves, Rosemary and Lee or Nick and Molly.

I really hope Hallmark considers pairing them on a movie again.

This television movie includes most of the elements of a typical Hallmark film. And it is rather predictable, as expected. But it does a couple of things that are different or unique.

The main character, Molly (Pascale Hutton), conducts Bridal Boot Camp sessions in a fitness center. She combines exercise with counseling for brides-to-be. During her course, she incorporates six necessary skills for a healthy relationship, like communication and honesty. Writer Rick Garman cleverly uses these teaching moments to advance the story, showing that one relationship might not be so perfect, and indicating that another match might be in the cards.

While this story includes the usual fairytale elements, it also includes a dose of realism. Not all of the relationships end with a walk down the aisle. And it demonstrates that brides who try to create a wedding experience to match the perfect fantasies in their heads should consider taking a more relaxed approach to planning a memorable wedding. This film is recommended for all potential bridezillas.

The chemistry between the two leads is fairly good. Perfection is not necessary anyway, right?

8.0 stars.

There is a rare and engaging chemistry between the leads that makes this a very satisfying film. I was impressed by their spontaneous and exciting interactions. He is fun and energetic and she adeptly reciprocates, and there is no denying their on-screen harmony. Funny I just saw them both in 'You Had me at Aloha' earlier this week.

'The Perfect Bride' is original and skillfully tells the story of a woman and man with an undeniable affinity for each other. One of the most remarkable aspects is that neither one of them attempts to hide their feelings even though one of them is engaged. The fact they are soulmates is obvious and their hearts are exposed from the very first scene.

'The Perfect Bride' could motivate you to give yourself another chance at love. Through the medium of a woman who is a marriage counselor and fitness trainer, we learn a few lessons about the importance of communication in relationships. What this film also teaches is that love is a gift and just as we would not deny others the right to be loved, we often forget that we equally deserve it. And finally, the story is uniquely constructed to convey a powerful statement that marriage is about friendship and not about obligation.

Hallmark sure knows how to write 'em. Molly is a marriage counselor/fitness instructor. I think that's all that needs to be said. Oh yes, and she meets the man of her dreams and of course, lots of predictability because it's Hallmark. But a cute movie, and what you would expect.

It doesn't take long in this movie to see that there is great chemistry between these too. It is little things. And it is in the smiles and laughter which is contagious even if the jokes aren't lol by themselves.

I say this as one who doesn't care for Pascale's character on When Calls the Heart, so don't think you can only love this movie if you follow the TV show. The character Molly is in no way irritating or overbearing.

Molly is a woman who cares for all her "neighbors", even when they sin against her. There is one scene where she does just that and you can see that this person is real in her love, not just a do-gooder. And with all the talk about her being left at the altar, Molly doesn't waste her time reviling the would-have-been-groom, whom I believe remains unnamed. Molly's flaw may be that she pours it all onto herself, not others. While this is unselfish, it goes too far to the other side where self-doubt becomes unhealthy.

This movie makes me wish I could know Pascale a little better, not in a selfish or lustful way, but thinking that perhaps the actress might be a role model that I can learn from.

While this movie has no great surprises and is like all Hallmark romances in predictability, I was engaged all the way though by this story of an endearing couple.