I disagree with all these negative reviews. This film is a pleasant and fun way to spend an evening. Nothing major, but the plot is believable, actors play well, and chemistry is there. I enjoyed the film.
18 Reviews
True, mad, sweet
estherfriedman-2265230 September 2018
Simple, sweet romance that was pretty light and airy.
cgvsluis9 September 2021
Eric and Natalie jointly inherit a piece of property from Eric's aunt Bee, well...Eric inherits the commercial bakery on the front of the property and Natalie inherits the carriage house in the back.
The obvious solution is to sell the property and split the profits...only snag is it is on the historic registry and no one wants to buy it.
Great idea, open the bakery and restore it to its old glory...I mean Natalie is a baker.
Sweet romance filled with beautiful looking baked goods and a cute Italian bakery.
I am glad they didn't make a big deal about Natalie's past with her ex-David. We get it he's bad and Eric is good, moving on. 😊
I also thought it was pretty Hilarious that the actor who played Eric and couldn't bake...plays the Gourmet Detective on another Hallmark series.
The obvious solution is to sell the property and split the profits...only snag is it is on the historic registry and no one wants to buy it.
Great idea, open the bakery and restore it to its old glory...I mean Natalie is a baker.
Sweet romance filled with beautiful looking baked goods and a cute Italian bakery.
I am glad they didn't make a big deal about Natalie's past with her ex-David. We get it he's bad and Eric is good, moving on. 😊
I also thought it was pretty Hilarious that the actor who played Eric and couldn't bake...plays the Gourmet Detective on another Hallmark series.
The easy on the eyes two lead romantics is not enough to make for a good recipe
Ed-Shullivan21 May 2020
Okay, so it is not the worst made for TV romance I have ever seen with Mrs. Shullivan but neither is it the best. The two lead romantic interests are Nikki Deloach, and Dylan Neal, who engage in partnering to open up a bake shop. Of course one of them has to be a single parent raising a single child which may appeal to many broken families hoping that they can realize the same happy ending this couple does.
A more sincere interest in how real life (and real romance) actually works would have been appreciated. My biggest complaint about the film is the nauseating musical score which sounds more cartoonish than romantic. I did like the cast of characters in this made for TV film and a happy ending is always welcome so I will give the film a better than average IMDB rating (for a TV romance film) of 6 out of 10.
Nothing special, but a decent time waster, none the less
A more sincere interest in how real life (and real romance) actually works would have been appreciated. My biggest complaint about the film is the nauseating musical score which sounds more cartoonish than romantic. I did like the cast of characters in this made for TV film and a happy ending is always welcome so I will give the film a better than average IMDB rating (for a TV romance film) of 6 out of 10.
Nothing special, but a decent time waster, none the less
Sweetness in the fall
TheLittleSongbird25 August 2022
My main reasons for seeing Hallmark's first 2018 Fall Harvest film 'Truly Madly Sweetly' were for Hallmark completest sake, which has been an uneven but actually interesting and worthwhile endeavour. And for Nikki DeLoach, one of the most popular regular Hallmark actresses and for good reason (being one of the few to be near consistently good and she also is one of the Hallmark regulars to have the highest number of above average and more films in their filmography).
'Truly Madly Sweetly' is a good if not great start for the 2018 Fall Harvest output. As far as Hallmark's 2018 output goes, it's neither one of the best or worst but instead somewhere around high middle. DeLoach has had more likeable characters and more convincing romantic chemistry in other films, but performance wise it is a good representation of her (if not the best). Have seen a few Fall Harvest films that don't feel like Fall Harvest films and don't really belong in any of the seasonal blockings really, but 'Truly Madly Sweetly' is unmistakably so.
It is not perfect, it is a bit of a slow starter and can understand totally where some that didn't like the film are coming from regarding DeLoach's character not being the easiest to like. Will agree that the character was too brittle and uptight to begin with, and DeLoach initially overdoes it.
Also thought that it was a little too neat and silly towards the end and that DeLoach and Dylan Neal's chemistry, while not non-existent, was too subdued.
However, DeLoach's performance is a very committed (and one hundred percent so) one that relaxes the more the character grows. Neal's character is the more likeable and consistent one and he comes off very engagingly and charmingly throughout. The supporting cast do very well, Karen Holness brings some welcome vim without over-compensating and Bailey Skodje is both cute and sincere, nothing bratty or sugary sweet here. Her chemistry with DeLoach and Neal is more believable and heartfelt than the romantic chemistry.
Production values are very good, the scenery is beautiful and while the colour orange is used a lot it doesn't come over as too heavy. The music at least fits and doesn't feel overused or overscored. While not always subtle, the dialogue is generally witty, flows well and has honesty. While not perfect, the story is heart-warming and light-hearted with any character conflict being more realistic and less strained than can be usually be seen with Hallmark films following similar plotlines. A good deal happens but not in a way that comes over as over-stuffed and disjointed. The characters are mostly fine, with reservations only being with DeLoach's initially.
Concluding, not great but good. 7/10.
'Truly Madly Sweetly' is a good if not great start for the 2018 Fall Harvest output. As far as Hallmark's 2018 output goes, it's neither one of the best or worst but instead somewhere around high middle. DeLoach has had more likeable characters and more convincing romantic chemistry in other films, but performance wise it is a good representation of her (if not the best). Have seen a few Fall Harvest films that don't feel like Fall Harvest films and don't really belong in any of the seasonal blockings really, but 'Truly Madly Sweetly' is unmistakably so.
It is not perfect, it is a bit of a slow starter and can understand totally where some that didn't like the film are coming from regarding DeLoach's character not being the easiest to like. Will agree that the character was too brittle and uptight to begin with, and DeLoach initially overdoes it.
Also thought that it was a little too neat and silly towards the end and that DeLoach and Dylan Neal's chemistry, while not non-existent, was too subdued.
However, DeLoach's performance is a very committed (and one hundred percent so) one that relaxes the more the character grows. Neal's character is the more likeable and consistent one and he comes off very engagingly and charmingly throughout. The supporting cast do very well, Karen Holness brings some welcome vim without over-compensating and Bailey Skodje is both cute and sincere, nothing bratty or sugary sweet here. Her chemistry with DeLoach and Neal is more believable and heartfelt than the romantic chemistry.
Production values are very good, the scenery is beautiful and while the colour orange is used a lot it doesn't come over as too heavy. The music at least fits and doesn't feel overused or overscored. While not always subtle, the dialogue is generally witty, flows well and has honesty. While not perfect, the story is heart-warming and light-hearted with any character conflict being more realistic and less strained than can be usually be seen with Hallmark films following similar plotlines. A good deal happens but not in a way that comes over as over-stuffed and disjointed. The characters are mostly fine, with reservations only being with DeLoach's initially.
Concluding, not great but good. 7/10.
Truly a sweet flick, pun intended
wwschuster074 October 2019
I'm not a Hallmark regular. Fairly new actually. I do love baking or cooking novels and movies. This did not disappoint with usual Hallmark expectations. The main actors were great at not OVER cheesing it like usual. The story was pretty close to the book. I really did enjoy the cute story and loved seeing a bit more diversity in the main co-stars friends at least this time.
nice
Kirpianuscus4 October 2019
It is the first word for define a hallmark film. In this case, it works because nothing significant seems can say about it. Sure, the star is the bakery and the girl. But all is well known. Or...unrealistic. It is far to be a bad movie, but it is not exactly the comfortable one. Something is missing . Something is less or too much. Sure, it is a decent Hallmark, with all ingredients and ornaments. But, it is only...nice. With few drops of indulgence.
Not bad, not great - middle of the road
MickyG33317 February 2023
7.4 stars.
This is about the most average Hallmark movie I've seen in a while, fits right in the middle of the pack for me. The story is about a woman who bakes that is what she does for a living, and when she's angry, or happy, or sad, or frustrated, she bakes. She owns a cupcake truck. I wonder if those even exist outside of Hallmarkland. This is also the story of a man who has a good job and he gets laid off and now what is the man to do? He has an adorable little daughter to take care of, his wife left them some time ago. This man and this woman happen to inherit a bakery from his Aunt Bea. The end.
This is about the most average Hallmark movie I've seen in a while, fits right in the middle of the pack for me. The story is about a woman who bakes that is what she does for a living, and when she's angry, or happy, or sad, or frustrated, she bakes. She owns a cupcake truck. I wonder if those even exist outside of Hallmarkland. This is also the story of a man who has a good job and he gets laid off and now what is the man to do? He has an adorable little daughter to take care of, his wife left them some time ago. This man and this woman happen to inherit a bakery from his Aunt Bea. The end.
Loved it!
Jazzie-too24 August 2019
This did not disappoint! I watch a lot of Hallmarks movies and this was extra good to me. I like Dylan Neal, a lot! Sure, in Cedar Cove, or whatever its called, I like that even more, but this is a Hallmark movie and it was everything I've come to expect. It must to hard to create new storylines and bring in new faces, when the tried and true are so likable. When I turn to Hallmark, I already know how it's going to end but I can't always see how we get there. It's comforting and takes me away from the real world that is, often, not so pleasant. Thank you Hallmark, writers and actors alike. It's like one big happy family!
Not bad but zero romantic chemistry
Lew77710 January 2019
What sets apart a good Hallmark movie from a pleasant so-so film , is the chemistry between the 2 leads. If you don't get that right then the film can flounder into being just a clichéd corny drama. Nikki Deloach & Dylan Neal are good actors and their dialogue is sparky, but there's little romantic connection between them. Maybe it's me but Dylan looks a lot older than Nikki (in real life there's a 10 year age gap) . The story had merit, about them inheriting his Aunt's bakery & transforming it into a cupcake bakery and all the hurdles, financial and otherwise that enter their path. Most Hallmark aficionados will like the film and it moves along well - just not much romance in the air !
Loved it
jewhitmer2531 July 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Nikki Deloach as Natalie and Dylan Neal as Eric were great together, loved the chemistry'. Nikki Deloach never disappoints me, she is always top-notch. This was my first movie with Dylan Neal and I was very impressed with his acting
Bayley Skodje as Hayley was absolutely adorable, a very talented little girl.
I bought the book this movie is based on and the story was so different , it was almost unlike the movie at all.
Kudos to whoever adapted this as a movie, the movie was a gentle, sweet love story. The book would be what I would charitably call soft porn. So if you are at all squeamish do not read the book.
The plot of the movie - Natalie (cupcake truck operator)and Eric (a businessman) discover they are coheirs to his aunt's estate, Eric inherits the bakery building, Natalie inherits the carriage house. It sits on a valuable piece of property in what looks like San Francisco. Eric wants to sell it, Natalie wants to reopen the bakery and to park her cupcake truck in the carriage house. But there's a catch, the building is registered historical landmark, so cannot be torn down or changed. Which lessens the value of the property considerably. Eric grudgingly agrees to open it as a bakery.. With the help of Eric's best friend and young daughter and Natalie's best friend they begin the remodel, with the approval of the Historical Association. After many ups and downs they discover they love each other, in traditional Hallmark style.' ' My advice - watch this movie. I loved it.
I bought the book this movie is based on and the story was so different , it was almost unlike the movie at all.
Kudos to whoever adapted this as a movie, the movie was a gentle, sweet love story. The book would be what I would charitably call soft porn. So if you are at all squeamish do not read the book.
The plot of the movie - Natalie (cupcake truck operator)and Eric (a businessman) discover they are coheirs to his aunt's estate, Eric inherits the bakery building, Natalie inherits the carriage house. It sits on a valuable piece of property in what looks like San Francisco. Eric wants to sell it, Natalie wants to reopen the bakery and to park her cupcake truck in the carriage house. But there's a catch, the building is registered historical landmark, so cannot be torn down or changed. Which lessens the value of the property considerably. Eric grudgingly agrees to open it as a bakery.. With the help of Eric's best friend and young daughter and Natalie's best friend they begin the remodel, with the approval of the Historical Association. After many ups and downs they discover they love each other, in traditional Hallmark style.' ' My advice - watch this movie. I loved it.
Better watch a baking show instead
phd_travel25 September 2018
You'd have more fun watching a cooking food network show than this. Anna Olson is more fun to watch than this insipid totally formula romantic Hallmark movie. A baker and a brash man jointly inherit a building that can't be altered due to historic conservation reasons. There is no chemistry between the leads. Dylan Neal is a bit old looking for Nikki deloach.
I just loved it
staffangustafsson3 September 2021
Don't waste your time... This is the worst Hallmark movie ever.
DreamyOneNumber123 September 2018
This movie was difficult to even watch. There was no chemistry between the actors, almost everyone seemed miscast, and everything about this movie seemed forced. Even the facial expressions seemed contrived.. The lack of screen chemistry between the two leads is surprising. For the most part, if this movie was real life, it would seem that they almost didn't like each other, or were angry with each other. It's that bad.
I've seen Dylan Neal in other programs, including as one of the leads in Cedar Cove. It's difficult to explain how he could be a natural in other productions, and so forced in this one, especially since he and his real life wife are the writers for this disaster.
Whomever was responsible for hair styling - well, that's another issue. Nobody's hair looked particularly natural, not adults nor child.
Karen Holness , however, deserves credit for her acting under the most difficult of conditions.
I'm not sure what's really responsible for this disaster. I imagine better casting might have made a difference, but I'm not sure how much. It almost seems as if the characters were just reading a script, rather than acting it.
I usually enjoy the Hallmark movies, but this is one to avoid at all costs.
I've seen Dylan Neal in other programs, including as one of the leads in Cedar Cove. It's difficult to explain how he could be a natural in other productions, and so forced in this one, especially since he and his real life wife are the writers for this disaster.
Whomever was responsible for hair styling - well, that's another issue. Nobody's hair looked particularly natural, not adults nor child.
Karen Holness , however, deserves credit for her acting under the most difficult of conditions.
I'm not sure what's really responsible for this disaster. I imagine better casting might have made a difference, but I'm not sure how much. It almost seems as if the characters were just reading a script, rather than acting it.
I usually enjoy the Hallmark movies, but this is one to avoid at all costs.
Another Great Fall Harvest Movie
huntleyjr14 April 2020
This is another great movie. In my review of "Love, Of Course", I mentioned that the music was either the 1st or 2nd best out of every Hallmark movie. The music in Truly, Madly, Sweetly is what I was comparing it to. The music in the movie is great, and the plot is very good. This movie is my second favorite Fall Harvest Movie. Dylan Neal and Nikki DeLoach put on great performances.
Fall Harvest Movies ranking order (subject to change):
1. Love, Of Course 2. Truly, Madly, Sweetly 3. Falling For You
All of the above movies are great. Recommended!
Fall Harvest Movies ranking order (subject to change):
1. Love, Of Course 2. Truly, Madly, Sweetly 3. Falling For You
All of the above movies are great. Recommended!
Couldn't finish it
xbatgirl-3002916 May 2021
Sorry to rank this on the D list of Hallmark Movies. I was halfway thru and realized it was putting me in such a bad mood, I had to stop. I am a fan of Dylan Neal and I watch a decent number of Hallmark Movies, even though they've become ridiculously cheap and cookie cutter. I especially like the Gourmet Detective, which is why I thought I might like this. Some Hallmark movie have terrible scripts but the leads are so likeable and scenery is enjoyable, I still end up enjoying them. Here, I partly couldn't get over how fake and brittle the lead actress is. I agree there is no chemistry between the leads. Everyone, except the little girl and Neal, have zero personality or charisma. And I am beyond sick of every single Hallmark actress being a stick with the exact same stiff helmet of ringlets and face full of injectables. It's so distracting. Not to mention the plot revolves specifically around opening a cupcake bakery. Even in 2018, cupcake bakeries were already passé and had mostly shut down. I get that most characters in Hallmark movies have unrealistic jobs that somehow earn them oodles of money. But I think the combo of unlikeable, shallow characters pushing to open a doomed business, not to mention the scenery is plain and basic, I just can't get into it.
A Must See
dsweeting-838-64293624 September 2018
This Hallmark movies did not disappoint. Apparently "DreamyOneNumber1" is not a true fan of Hallmark. All the actors did a great job & Nikki Deloach, Dylan Neal, Karen Holness & Dalias Blake (I only remember him from "The Nine Lives of Christmas") although he could have had more of a story line maybe, he did a great job as well. I live for my Hallmark movies & my only complaint is they could be longer.
Downer
Jackbv1237 January 2019
Warning: Spoilers
The movie is mostly nothing but a downer. One problem, obstacle, barrier, tragedy, or disaster after another almost up until the end. Not my idea of a Rom/Com. There weren't nearly enough light or funny moments to make it worthwhile.
There was only average chemistry at best between the leads. The little girl was barely a factor. Overall the acting was OK.
There was only average chemistry at best between the leads. The little girl was barely a factor. Overall the acting was OK.
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