The movie had the ingredients to create a good drama: a girl worrying about her career, a nasty would-be-sponsor, a love rival, a father-son incomprehension, etc....
Unfortunately, the script wanders around the issues, the characters are inconsistent and all dissolves into an end where meek people blend in a nirvana of senses. What could have been stimulating delivers sleep.
11 Reviews
Movie gets better in second half
Jackbv1234 November 2021
Struggling photographer, Lindsey, is hired for short notice wedding for a rich and famous family. The wedding planner hates her because apparently her talent is only average. The brides brother has an ex who manages to cause some trouble for Lindsey. Lindsey is now playing in the big leagues and she's in over her head. Money and power are hard to beat. But stick with the movie, the second half is more enjoyable than the first.
I have loved Emily Tennant in supporting roles and once wrote that I'd like to see her in a lead. Unfortunately her character isn't always appealing in this one. Lindsey's character is timid, indecisive, and lacks confidence.
This movie falls into the trap that some others do - it tried to do too much and the central romance suffered. There was barely enough screen time for any chemistry between Tennant and Tyler Johnston. At times it seems like the central focus of the movie is the Lindsey vs Bower-Smyth relationship. There certainly wasn't enough interaction between Josh and Lindsey to justify their actions later in the movie.
The dialog is flat. The overall acting is fair. The story wanders. There are some gags that are supposed to be funny, but they weren't for me.
On the positive side, the climax has a bit of a twist and continues strong to the end.
Some irrelevant observations: 1) Tennant plays a terrible photographer. She stands in one place and just takes the same shots. But she does keep both eyes open. 2) Finally a rom/com that shows at least a slight understanding of astronomy. Almost all of the others show the characters sitting in the middle of blinding lights and often looking through telescopes at large constellations or meteors. But they blow it in the golf course scene. Her camera is pointed about 10 degrees below horizontal to photo the meteors in the sky about the distant trees.
I have loved Emily Tennant in supporting roles and once wrote that I'd like to see her in a lead. Unfortunately her character isn't always appealing in this one. Lindsey's character is timid, indecisive, and lacks confidence.
This movie falls into the trap that some others do - it tried to do too much and the central romance suffered. There was barely enough screen time for any chemistry between Tennant and Tyler Johnston. At times it seems like the central focus of the movie is the Lindsey vs Bower-Smyth relationship. There certainly wasn't enough interaction between Josh and Lindsey to justify their actions later in the movie.
The dialog is flat. The overall acting is fair. The story wanders. There are some gags that are supposed to be funny, but they weren't for me.
On the positive side, the climax has a bit of a twist and continues strong to the end.
Some irrelevant observations: 1) Tennant plays a terrible photographer. She stands in one place and just takes the same shots. But she does keep both eyes open. 2) Finally a rom/com that shows at least a slight understanding of astronomy. Almost all of the others show the characters sitting in the middle of blinding lights and often looking through telescopes at large constellations or meteors. But they blow it in the golf course scene. Her camera is pointed about 10 degrees below horizontal to photo the meteors in the sky about the distant trees.
Obviously filmed during the pandemic but...
rsodeyi8 October 2023
Considering the genre, you have to enjoy it for what it is.
Unfortunately it becomes very clear but not very fast that this movie was made at a time when human contact was limited.
So what follows re numerous awkward interacions between several characters.
Clearly there was some urgency to get this film out post hast but it's a real shame hat the producers didn't just sequester everyone so they coul at least speak naturally to each other.
Despite that though, there are a lot moment where you find yourself smiling about.
Also, there are some small twists from the cliche which will pleasantly surprise you.
I'd say still worth the watch - perhaps ignore that the actors are most likely wearing their own clothes.
Unfortunately it becomes very clear but not very fast that this movie was made at a time when human contact was limited.
So what follows re numerous awkward interacions between several characters.
Clearly there was some urgency to get this film out post hast but it's a real shame hat the producers didn't just sequester everyone so they coul at least speak naturally to each other.
Despite that though, there are a lot moment where you find yourself smiling about.
Also, there are some small twists from the cliche which will pleasantly surprise you.
I'd say still worth the watch - perhaps ignore that the actors are most likely wearing their own clothes.
Lacking chemistry and writing was really poor in my opinion
dtvrdchx11 January 2022
I actually fell asleep watching it the 1 st time and had to rerun it to watch. I felt the writer went down a list of necessary plot lines for writing romance movies and checked them off as he/she wrote. Nothing was remotely romantic nor enjoyable to watch, especially the lack of chemistry between the two leads. For me, the male lead came across as immature and his facial contortions during some scenes overpowered the dialogue. This really could have been an enjoyable movie with an interesting premise with a more experienced writer, director & cast. Most of this one was just silly. I did enjoy the location & house where filmed .
Idiotic. Really saying something considering the genre
centava994 November 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Zero chemistry, the leads act like pre-teens, blowing off their jobs for ridiculous 'opportunities' that they couldn't possibly schedule for AFTER the current job was finished? A wicked witch type who turns out to be pretty incompetent at her job, replaces the lead at HER job, and the lead just accepts it?? Then a dopey father who plays games with his children vs. Just talking to them like the supposed adults they are.
The capper was the final end dance, where male lead got handsy with female lead. She's literally squirming to get him to move his hands. Classy actor, him...
Save yourself the trouble. Give this one a pass.
The capper was the final end dance, where male lead got handsy with female lead. She's literally squirming to get him to move his hands. Classy actor, him...
Save yourself the trouble. Give this one a pass.
Excellent Background noise
michalearosetripp19 August 2021
Not Terrible
myerswj11 July 2023
Despite a charismatic lead in Emily Tenant, there just wasn't enough content or supporting cast to make it a winner.
I absolutely felt the same as a few other recent comments I just saw... It seemed as if it could have really been pretty good. Emily Tenant is definitely a talent and with watching, but she can't carry the entire thing by herself.
The content/script was shy, and there could definitely been some better delivery on what decent content did exist.
Still it it was enjoyed, but likely not one I'd choose to watch a second time.
Emily Tenant is an 8 here, the rest of the movie gets a 5... Overall, a 6.
I absolutely felt the same as a few other recent comments I just saw... It seemed as if it could have really been pretty good. Emily Tenant is definitely a talent and with watching, but she can't carry the entire thing by herself.
The content/script was shy, and there could definitely been some better delivery on what decent content did exist.
Still it it was enjoyed, but likely not one I'd choose to watch a second time.
Emily Tenant is an 8 here, the rest of the movie gets a 5... Overall, a 6.
it had so much potential
shermie-6653525 March 2023
This movie could have been a fun, cute film to watch. It ended up being painful to watch. The actors were stiff, and no one ever touched each other except the main couple at the end. Even the wedding couple never touched each other until they did a photo of them holding hands once but even after that they never touched.
The so-called villain, The wedding planner, seem to soften up a little bit but you really didn't care if she got nice or not. The movie was boring by the time she did and as of here you didn't really care.
The only beautiful part of the movie was the house where they filmed the wedding. The photography and gardens were beautiful.
The so-called villain, The wedding planner, seem to soften up a little bit but you really didn't care if she got nice or not. The movie was boring by the time she did and as of here you didn't really care.
The only beautiful part of the movie was the house where they filmed the wedding. The photography and gardens were beautiful.
Enjoyable
tect-0356423 July 2022
Lovely movie
jdeventinaite28 March 2021
Easy to watch. But nothing similar with photography and good shots.
Actor dont even know how to make a great picture. But that's fine. Movie about easy simple love.
Enjoy without thinking too much.
Easy to watch. But nothing similar with photography and good shots.
Actor dont even know how to make a great picture. But that's fine. Movie about easy simple love.
Enjoy without thinking too much.
Easy to watch. But nothing similar with photography and good shots.
Actor dont even know how to make a great picture. But that's fine. Movie about easy simple love.
Enjoy without thinking too much.
Actor dont even know how to make a great picture. But that's fine. Movie about easy simple love.
Enjoy without thinking too much.
Easy to watch. But nothing similar with photography and good shots.
Actor dont even know how to make a great picture. But that's fine. Movie about easy simple love.
Enjoy without thinking too much.
Easy to watch. But nothing similar with photography and good shots.
Actor dont even know how to make a great picture. But that's fine. Movie about easy simple love.
Enjoy without thinking too much.
Unexpectedly uplifting
SunnyDaise10 September 2022
I'm not really big on weddings / wedding movies, but this one had a few good twists. Despite the extra hurdles of the pandemic, this show is beautifully produced in all aspects. No matter what the setbacks, amazing things can always happen, so hang on in there. If you like to watch at the portrayed time of year, this story is set around August 12, as the Perseid Meteor Shower briefly features. I'm not really big on weddings / wedding movies, but this one had a few good twists. Despite the extra hurdles of the pandemic, this show is beautifully produced in all aspects. No matter what the setbacks, amazing things c.
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