Don't Forget I Love You (2021 TV Movie) User Reviews

Good Story with Good Acting

[dorothyexeter · 7/10 · 23 January 2022]

Unlike the one reviewer who has posted so far, I like this film.

I find that so many reviewers criticize since they are expecting the same "chemistry" between the romantic couple, yet complain that the story is a "rehash" or "the same old", etc.

How contradictory and hypocritical!

Chemistry is not the same for everyone.

Everyone is unique, thankfully!

The eyes and other aspects of body language shows "true love".

Not the "fake love" that so many acting romantic couples show in films, that too many reviewers appear to like. Same old there ....

It is refreshing to see stories that are not too fake, and depict characters who act more realistic ... as realistic as possible ... they are actors and actresses after all.

I like the message that is left by the mom, who was not there in real life when the lead actress turns 30. The little humour between the two leads who possess many different characteristics is sincere warm and caring, which all sincere relationships should possess.

There are many great lines in the film that more people should watch and live by.

Enjoy the film!

Don't forget to watch this movie

[Ekm828511 · 7/10 · 10 July 2022]

I enjoyed Emilie and Clayton in this movie. I loved the journey that her character's mother left her to complete on her thirtieth birthday. Hallmark delivered a story from start to finish on facing and embracing your fears-the movie had a heartwarming and happy ending.

Uneven but decent

[TheLittleSongbird · 6/10 · 16 February 2023]

'Don't Forget I Love You', listed as part of the 2022 New Year New Movies seasonal block elsewhere (although it feels more like a Hallmark Movies and Mysteries film), did sound promising. Emilie Ullerup has impressed me numerous times before and the concept was very relatable, as somebody with severe anxiety myself. Hallmark have done quite a number of misfires, but also many good and even very good ones which is what keeps me watching and enough to continue seeing them.

The good intentions were admirable, and really did appreciate the more dramatic, sombre tone in addressing a serious issue that affects so many. And Hallmark have proven many times they can do more serious stories very well, including in 2022. 'Don't Forget I Love You' though is uneven and didn't quite live up to its promising potential. There are plenty of things that it does very well, but there are some elements where it falls short upon and not by a little.

Am going to start with the good things. Ullerup is endearing and heartfelt in her role, and personally really related to her character and saw a lot of myself in her. Clayton James as an individual performance is charming and didn't see any stiffness. There is great support from likeable, compassionate Robert Wisden, reminding me of my parents, and very cute Teagan Vinzce. Did care for the characters on the whole and the film did do well with showing how anxiety affects not just the sufferer but also those around them.

Mostly the production values are nice, it's a well shot film and enough of the scenery is lovely. The music at least fits and didn't feel melodramatic or too much. The film is well meaning and sweet, with some parts really touching me. Such as the ending, which is not as pat as most Hallmark films. The scavenger hunt aspect was done well, as was the effortlessly rootable family relationships.

However, 'Don't Forget I Love You' could have been better than it was. The story is very uneven, it is not as formulaic as most Hallmark films and does try to do something different like the portrayal of anxiety and the time capsule idea. To me though, it tended to be too contrived and too coincidence heavy. While the family stuff was convincing, the romance was not. To me it was much too rushed, with too much of an abrupt shift in how the relationship progresses, and forced, with too much of the interaction veering on goofy and excessively so. Ullerup and James are also awkward together and too much of a mismatch personality-wise.

While the production values generally are solid, the film is hampered by the truly distracting and amateurish green screen that sticks out like a sore thumb whenever it appears. The writing is well intentioned but is too often heavy handed, with both the quirkiness (which became increasingly goofy and forced) and the sentimentality being overkill. And yes, everything with the engagement ring was beyond unrealistic and silly.

Overall, decent and really appreciated what it set out to do though not everything works. 6/10.

Let The Adventure Begin

[atlasmb · 6/10 · 25 January 2022]

On her thirtieth birthday, Taylor (Emilie Ullerup) receives a set of six envelopes containing challenges. They were written by her deceased mother, perhaps because she knew her daughter would need a catalyst to produce meaningful changes in her life. Indeed, Taylor lives an extremely structured new-age life, full of affirmations without many realizations.

A new neighbor, Josh (Clayton James), enters her life, and he becomes her aide in fulfilling the maternal injunctions. It's a natural development that might lead to romance, especially in a Hallmark film.

The problem with this story is the writing, which lacks subtlety (even for a Hallmark romance), beating the viewer over the head with symbolic gestures, coincidences, and too-cute incidents.

Hallmark hits it

[cbisbee-73995 · 7/10 · 29 January 2022]

A review for a Hallmark Rom-Com movie can be hard to do. So here goes. First, it is an Hallmark movie. Enough said. Second, the story seemed believable, even if it has been done before. Third, the actors played well together and had chemistry. Four, it was just a pleasant watch, like a soak in the tub with fragrance.

Almost very good

[EPMD57 · 6/10 · 8 March 2022]

Overall, this is worth watching. I like that the lead character has issues and quirks, which make her human. The story doesn't meander much or get distracted by unnecessary B-plots.

What I don't like is how the leads exude goofiness with each other throughout. I guess that's how they work the "com" into "rom-com," but to me it becomes annoying and detracts from any sense of romance. Having a laugh with each other is important, but these two would probably joke their way through wedding vows, all while pretending they aren't actually getting married.

Just a big meh

[teepack-75312 · 6/10 · 23 January 2022]

Fans of Hallmark movies will think this one's okay, but it's a tired rehashing of the same old plot lines. Single dad with precocious daughter. Dead moms everywhere. Two adults who decide to spend every day together for no apparent reason. It tries for some comedy but comes off as forced. Good to see Emilie Ullerup back, but I didn't think she meshed well with Clayton James. Your life won't be incomplete if you miss this one.

Story that was so sweet...I cried like a baby!

[cgvsluis · 8/10 · 27 February 2022]

I love Emilie Ullerup, but I had to warm a little to Clayton James who plays our male lead Josh opposite her Taylor, but warm to him I did. He was sweet, engaging and was a wonderful foil to Taylor who is an overly neurotic character.

A new neighbor moves in next door and it is Taylor's thirtieth birthday, which she plans to spend visiting her dad who is a local artist and gallery owner. Her dad surprises her with a treasure map to a time capsule buried for her by her late mother. Inside the time capsule is a series of challenges to be done one at a time, that challenge Taylor and push her out of her comfortable little bubble. She has to complete a challenge and document it with a photo before opening the next challenge. The first challenge is to meet someone new...this ends up being her new neighbor, a widower, and his daughter who begin to help Taylor complete her challenges in the spirit in which her mother meant them to be completed.

This was a wonderful story with an even better tie back in to Taylor's mom. I really enjoyed this for the story alone...and I am not sure I have ever said that about a made for Hallmark movie! The romance is there as well...so if you are just in it for the romance you won't be disappointed.

I am a little concerned however there seems to be a trend of Hallmark having lots of stories about widows and widowers...especially those who are parents. Why are you killing off all the parents Hallmark? Should we be concerned?

Bottom line this was a wonderful story and I highly recommend that if you are a hallmark fan that you give it a try.

Wishes of a deceased mother

[atilionalerio · 7/10 · 24 January 2022]

This film, without being remarkable, is a work to enjoy with very good acting and a simple but optimistic story. A time capsule buried when the protagonist was a girl by her mother, with indications to be opened on her 30th birthday, details a series of challenges with the intention of guiding the daughter through overcoming life's insecurities.

Surely it is a story told many times before, sweetened and friendly, but it is still a good comedy that can be enjoyed and allows optimism to flourish. I heartedly recommend it.

Light entertainment and forgettable.

[Avidviewer-02847 · 4/10 · 27 January 2022]

Hokey storyline and dialog. The leads Emilie Ullerup and Clayton James have appeared in other Hallmark movies and have chemistry in the film. The rest of the cast are fine. Not the worst Hallmark movie.

British Columbia is always beautiful.

It held my interest

[Jackbv123 · 9/10 · 11 June 2022]

If you look at my profile, I have rated over 2000 shows and movies and reviewed over 1100. Many of them are Hallmark type movies, many Christmas and many like this. At least half between the two, probably far more. I've watched a lot of the same old same old and I do get tired of them sometimes.

This movie was not the same old same old. Sure, scavenger hunt type challenge has been done, but it's not the most common. Sure, the widower and the daughter is a common premise. Sure, many of the heroines are neurotic and/or extreme list makers.

I prefer to think of Taylor as Quirky. I love quirky. Emilee Ullerup does a great job with this character even though there might have been other ways she could have done it. I felt Taylor's vulnerability. I felt her fear. I felt her embarrassment. And I loved her courage.

I can't say there were any LOL moments, but I find it difficult not to find humor in this whole thing. And I was never sure what was going to happen next. The ending was predictable in broad strokes, but I thought getting there was interesting. The ending might have pushed my Sappy meter a tad too much, but it fits the rest of the movie.

Ullerup and Clayton James had definite chemistry. Daphne Hoskins as Chloe was a factor, but not as much as in some widower and daughter movies.

Oh, and at least one green screen moment stood out like a really sore thumb, but some of that might have been the unusual colors.

Side note: I kept thinking that the situation with Sara was very much like another Ullerup movie, Winter Castle written by the same person.

This movie rises above the usual Hallmark Saturday night, not to mention the clones. And it's clean.

Overcoming fears and anxieties

[MIssM19 · 7/10 · 30 January 2022]

Taylor is a type A kind of gal. She is very organised, she follows her routine everyday, she has everything scheduled. So, on her 30th birthday her parents lead her to a time capsule, in which there are 6 challenges she has to complete in order to get the real present.

I liked it, I thought it was nice. I may be biased because I really like Emilie and I always find something in her characters that I relate to (this was no exception). I thought she and Clayton had little chemistry, but still enjoyable.

So, this movie is about Taylor stepping out of her comfort zone, partly thanks to Josh. And isn't that lovely? Having someone who helps you overcome your fears and anxieties? I could see myself in Taylor but I wished it was that easy to make the next step.

Other than that, there is nothing to highlight about the movie. This was filmed during the pandemic, so there aren't many more characters. The Sara storyline was unnecesary and Josh's daughter was boring. (sorry)

An entertaining hour and twenty three minutes, but it won't go on my favourites list.

Very Smiley.

[rebekahrox · 5/10 · 24 January 2022]

This was very nice, smiley, and boring. We meet our heroine, Emilie Ullerup, listening to daily affirmations with her earbuds as she is getting ready for work, going to work, and arriving at work. Already, I'm disconnected. She is the head of her own company which specializes in neatening and organizing peoples' spaces.

Despite her roots showing, we get that our heroine leads a sterile life which is very planned out with no surprises or spontaneity.

On her 30th birthday she visits her father who has a time capsule from her dead mother. It contains 5 beautifully calligraphed challenges for her daughter to accomplish to enrich her boring dull life. Even though she seems perfectly happy and very cheerful. The first one is "Meet Someone New". The last one is "Tell Someone You Love Them". So we know that her mother has reached out from the grave to get her workaholic daughter A Man. But we don't know that yet because the last one is not revealed until the end. LOL.

She meets her super cute neighbor, a single dad (widowed) who is a bit of a slob and has just moved in to the neighborhood. He is the target and he will not escape. She helps him unpack his boxes and it's on. They do the rest of the challenges together. The only hiccup is another predatory female who also has her eyes on him.

We've seen this all before and Emilie and Clayton James, who plays The Man bring nothing to the show, although Emile tries very hard to be super cute and endearing. But it's not happening. Clayton is very cute, like I said, but doesn't move the needle as far as personality. The whole shebang is about as contrived as the photo of the mountain scene that is propped up behind them during one of their last "adventures" It just goes through the motions but without even a fan to ruffle her hair.

with indulgence, nice

[Kirpianuscus · 19 April 2022]

Nice is the favorit term, in my case, for define Hallmark romantic films. It this case , this word works not so well. First, because, except the drawing with elephant by Chloe, except Daphne. Hoskins herself , except the yoga with goat, nothing works . The chemistry between Clayton Jones and Emilie Ullerup is just...fiction. The single parent - a too used clichee. The challenge of late mother and the duties - not original or inspired used. Sure, it is only another Hallmark. Nothing to expect, nothing provocative, the perfect film after a very busy work day. But the poor viewer could desrve a better story.

Sweet romance with some problems

[herrcarter-92161 · 6/10 · 7 August 2023]

At it's heart, this was a sweet, Hallmark romance. It was also a serious look at how a woman, through the plot device of a time capsule left behind by her mom, was able to deal with her incapacitating fears and life-controlling neuroses. The movie had such a lot of heart that I feel bad criticizing it, but sadly, the film had some problems that were pretty hard to overlook.

First the good. I though Emilie Ullerup as Taylor gave a great performance. She was sweet and likable and she portrayed her anxiety-ridden character to perfection. Clayton James as her neighbor and love interest Josh was also great. He was the consummate nice guy and was a very relatable single dad, trying to do the best for his daughter, while also taking time to be a coach to young girls. Daphne Hoskins as the daughter Chloe was adorable, and I liked the instant relationship that developed between her and Taylor. I liked how this film seemed fairly real. Thankfully, it steered away from the hokeyness and cheesy dialog that plague many other Hallmark offerings. The relationship between Taylor and her dad was great, also.

Now the bad. For a love story, there was a glaring lack of chemistry between the two leads. I know they spent a lot of time together, often in what seemed to be contrived situations. But their interactions with each other were more reminiscent of conversations between fellow participants in a neighborhood watch group than of two people who were ostensibly falling in love. The plot element with the attractive friend of Josh's late wife was really weird, too. So, he was seriously going to propose marriage to this woman, knowing that they were only friends, in a foolish attempt to secure a mother for his daughter? That was off-the-charts unbelievable. Another thing that bugged me was that, for a widower of only a year, Josh didn't seem to be mourning his late wife much at all. Finally, I couldn't stomach the way they forced the romance at the end, having Taylor tell Josh that she loved him, spurred on by her mom's challenge, and then having him also telling him that he loved her. There was no plot development that warranted such over-the-top professions of love. They hadn't even kissed, or officially dated each other, unless you count her challenges as dates. There's no way they were that far along in the relationship, if there was a relationship at all beyond friendship between neighbors.

I fault the screenwriter here. There wasn't nearly enough plot development. Actually, I feel bad for the screenwriter, because Hallmark has become a movie factory, churning out way too many films to allow its screenwriters time to really polish their scripts and get the details right. It's sad, because, as I said, the performances were fine. But the actors could only do so much with the lines and plot that they were given.

So, if you just want a sweet, Hallmark romance, this is your movie. Just don't pay too much attention to the eye-rolling plot defects.

Fake Flowers Here... Fake Trees There...

[kontm-15684 · 7/10 · 25 January 2024]

And plastic flowers do not make a garden.

Does Hallmark believe that their viewers are so gullible that plastic, out of season (or not even possible to grow in the supposed location) flowers won't be noticed? The garden in which the 'time capsule' was found was very obviously full of unmistakably plastic flowers just stuck in the ground!!

I enjoy Hallmark but the fake orangeness of autumn movies and the plastic, or obviously just planted non-local spring flowers are an assault to the eyes and insulting to my intelligence.

I understand there are possibly budget restrictions buuuut... have Hallmark's set designers ever been outside a major city and seen what a real garden or tree looks like?

8/10

[angelstiara · 8/10 · 6 July 2022]

Definitely a good movie! Hallmark always will have those cheesy moments, but I think it's part of what makes them cute. I think the actress who played Taylor did a wonderful job!!

Not much "com" in this Rom-Com; it's hard to make mental illness funny

[MichaelByTheSea · 5/10 · 1 February 2022]

Emilie Ullerup (Taylor) does what she can with a difficult role in this humorless movie. It's a healthy sign that Hallmark is expanding its characters to be more inclusive and diverse; in this case that means depicting Taylor as someone with a mental illness that includes an anxiety disorder, an obsessive compulsive disorder, and a fear of heights. Her OCD presumably led to her career as a professional organizer, which somehow pays for a beautiful, spacious well appointed home and a nice SUV. Her new neighbor Josh (played by Clayton James), a widowed single father who has a job as a gym teacher, can also somehow afford a similar high end home and a nice SUV.

Taylor's dad (well played by Robert Wisden) runs an art gallery featuring his own art, including a portrait of Taylor's mother (who's the spitting image of actress Maria Bello). There's no indication in either the screenplay or the art presented to us that he is making a living selling his own art (or that he used to have some high paying job) but he can also somehow afford a beautiful home.

I liked the time capsule idea, and the "challenges" given to Taylor, but the artificially compressed time frame between meeting Josh, suddenly spending a LOT of time with him, and then falling in love with him, seemed forced. Especially given the mismatch between an awkward OCD girl scared by everything and a slob who likes sports and scary things like suspension bridges. Good luck making that work (I didn't really buy the connection). Bold prediction: it will fall upon Taylor to keep the house neat (heck, she cleaned it for him pretty much right after meeting him).

And what about sweet, beautiful Sara (played by a luminous Teagan Vincze)? She's been there for Josh and his daughter ever since her best friend/Josh's wife died. They were apparently sooooo close that he even bought her an engagement ring. Don;t you have to be in love with someone to buy them an engagement ring? Doesn't the ring come AFTER an exchange of "I love you"s? And in 2022, getting engaged usually means they've been sleeping together (Hallmark doesn't like to acknowledge premarital sex, but 95% of Americans have sex before they get married so, yeah, Josh and Sara were having sex). But Sara pretty much got thrown to the curb by fickle Josh. I couldn't spot ANYTHING wrong with her, whereas Taylor, well, she had more than a few issues.

And what's with the HORRIBLE green screen scenes? Ugh, they were so fake.

Addressing Anxiety

[therusticapothecary · 10/10 · 30 January 2022]

I couldn't love this movie more. She reminded me a lot of my son. The concept isn't a new storyline, but the discussion of anxiety was what I appreciated.

The focus on her hair is ridiculous. Who cares about her roots? The green screen was terrible, but it was probably a reshoot situation. It didn't kill the movie for me.

Her dad was great! Reminds me of my own.

And the chemistry between the leads was awkward and sweet.

Being pushed out of comfort zone is challenging but it's worth it.

Definitely a rewatch.

Dreadful

[hilary_mae-912-80561 · 1/10 · 28 January 2024]

The movie was not the best. The self help nonsense that droned on and on throughout the film was really stomach churning. Very smarmy and annoying.

The protagonist is supposed to be 30 years old, but they dress her like a much older church lady. That plus a major root grow out (which is just ugly) and a lack of a brush, ugh...awful.

She's annoying as she has mouth diarrhea throughout the entire movie with self help nonsense.

Very bad props. The first tooth she ever lost was clearly an adult size tooth and I'm sorry, but she's 30 and that was the first time she'd ever seen her birth certificate?

As for the film location; same ole, same ole. I know the area very well since I live there. They use it in almost every single movie.

The plot and script is simplistic and lacks creativity. Basically a plain. White bread movie...ho hum.

Clearly this movie was written for people with low intellect. I couldn't get through it, I felt like my brain was growing mold.

I do not recommend this film unless you want to go into a coma.

Taylor Jones (Emilie Ullerup)

[aab874 · 10/10 · 20 March 2022]

Favorite scene with

Taylor Jones (Emilie Ullerup) - Challenge #5 - Be Spontaneous! Road Trip (30 Miles To Nowhere) and Goat Yoga with Josh. BTW, I Loved this movie!

Forget the roots, follow the romance

[cspratt-30083 · 9/10 · 5 February 2022]

Usual Hallmark fare with a nice story and a slight mystery twist to keep the viewer guessing. Widowed young father with young daughter has a mystery woman in his life. Our heroine Taylor has her own challenges and must keep on her own even keel of life. So another woman in her new friend's (boyfriend ?) life is now the challenge.

By the way streaked blonde hair or any other color seems to be the fashion - get over it.

Emilie Ullerup fans will enjoy it!

[rogerstoryteller · 8/10 · 7 March 2022]

Well yes, I like Ellie Ullerup and wouldn't it be nice if we happened to be neighbours. Her role is not the usual Hallmark heroine as her character has some definite issues which mean that she isn't immediately likable and Ms Ullerup has to work hard to find the positives in this obsessively structured, self doubting woman who is highly risk averse. And yet she does.

As is so often the case with Hallmark, the guy doesn't bring much other than good looks, a vivacious daughter and a sad single parent story, and somehow he expects us to join the dots that this makes him Mr Right. Sports teacher? It's as convincing a performance as the green screen highlighted in other reviews.

But I liked the movie because I have walked across the same suspension bridge that causes Ms Ullerup so much stress, so even though we're still not neighbours, we have at least walked the same path but yeeeears apart!

Fun story, easy to watch

[kategobe · 9/10 · 13 February 2022]

I loved the story. As always, Emily Ullerup really embodied the character. A real feel-good movie with good vibes.

One thing though. The background scenery from the roadtrip to nowhere was obviously a photo on a green screen. Hallmark, don't ever do that again. We're not stupid, we can see that the depth perception is off. How hard can it be to find an actual road with some beautiful scenery? It shows laziness, just don't.

Ugh!

[ts-0000 · 24 February 2022]

For someone running a business,etc.. The way she acted about everything was ridiculous,basically shocked she could function getting out of bed to face the day.

I love a cute story,but not stupid & corny combined.

Also agree with others on her hair,honestly pick a color or colors,but make it look decent.

Cinematography was decent,mostly what Hallmark has going for itself these days.

Would I watch it,again? No!