Yeah, maybe it was the mood I was in, but I got very tired very quickly of the constant bickering and over-competitiveness of the two principles. It was particularly egregious on the part of the woman, who let her emotions run away with her and bid more than she could afford and over the maximum she agreed on with her partner. Just to get one over her ex-boyfriend. She was too hostile for me. I was really frosted by the imaturity and foolishness. Julie Gonzalo was okay as the female lead, but I loved Tyler Hynes as her love interest. He's resposnsible for most of the stars I gave this one.
33 Reviews
Same old.......... but good choice of lead actors
Lew77723 May 2019
You're never gonna get too much deviation from a typical Hallmark storyline - past relationship, running away, death of a loved one, misunderstanding etc. This one had a novel twist of Julie Gonzalo & Tyler Haynes as past lovers, doing up one side each of a duplex, which first becomes fiercely competitive between the two and then becomes National as a magazine gets people to vote which property is now the best. Both leads were good in this role although Julie's character is a bit oversensitive. Pretty good.
Terrible Movie
rhonda-mckinney17 March 2019
Okay, nothing special.
rightisright17 March 2019
Warning: Spoilers
Is Julie Ganzalo the next star that Hallmark is looking for? Maybe. She's very attractive and can project strength and vulnerability. But I just don't get that it factor yet.
The shame of this movie is once again Crystal Lowe is wasted as a secondary character. She should be the star of her own movie. #Postables.
she's good
SnoopyStyle3 August 2019
Jules Briggs (Julie Gonzalo) is shocked to find that former lover and rival house flipper Lance Waddell (Tyler Hynes) has returned to town to help his father. The combative duo fight over the same property in a public auction. She ends up overpaying. It turns out that he's working on the other side of the same duplex. They challenge each other to a bet and it becomes a media story.
She's good at being flustered. He's fine at provoking her although he could be better. Their chemistry is good. It's fine as a Hallmark romance. I expect that Gonzalo will continue to be a Hallmark regular. Hynes has a simple unthreatening persona which Hallmark seems to like. Quite frankly, I'd like to see Gonzalo be teamed up with a more energetic partner and set up a more combative chemistry.
She's good at being flustered. He's fine at provoking her although he could be better. Their chemistry is good. It's fine as a Hallmark romance. I expect that Gonzalo will continue to be a Hallmark regular. Hynes has a simple unthreatening persona which Hallmark seems to like. Quite frankly, I'd like to see Gonzalo be teamed up with a more energetic partner and set up a more combative chemistry.
Real estate themed Hallmark
MickyG3339 April 2023
7.1 stars.
I enjoy this movie for the real estate theme, a woman and a man are competing to finish a duplex and see who can remodel it better and faster. She buys one side at auction and he owns the other side. This film goes back and forth between the two, delves a bit into their personal lives and how they were once an item years ago, and are still dealing with old wounds from the fallout of that relationship. She is an up and coming remodeler, fixer upper, flipper, and he has worked many years for his father's company doing the same. Now he's out on his own trying to make a name for himself apart from dad. He likes spontaneous and off the cuff and she prefers planning and teamwork. Will they be able to play fair in spite of their competitive relationship? If only they are able to meet in the middle...
This movie has some slow moving parts throughout, and so it's my interest in 'Fixer Upper' with Chip and Joanna and my own dabbling in a remodel project some years ago that makes 'Flip that Romance' entertaining for me, but if you aren't into that line of work or hobby, then hopefully the romance aspect is sufficient. For me the passion is a bit too sparse to satisfy, however remodeling a dilapidated duplex is interesting.
I enjoy this movie for the real estate theme, a woman and a man are competing to finish a duplex and see who can remodel it better and faster. She buys one side at auction and he owns the other side. This film goes back and forth between the two, delves a bit into their personal lives and how they were once an item years ago, and are still dealing with old wounds from the fallout of that relationship. She is an up and coming remodeler, fixer upper, flipper, and he has worked many years for his father's company doing the same. Now he's out on his own trying to make a name for himself apart from dad. He likes spontaneous and off the cuff and she prefers planning and teamwork. Will they be able to play fair in spite of their competitive relationship? If only they are able to meet in the middle...
This movie has some slow moving parts throughout, and so it's my interest in 'Fixer Upper' with Chip and Joanna and my own dabbling in a remodel project some years ago that makes 'Flip that Romance' entertaining for me, but if you aren't into that line of work or hobby, then hopefully the romance aspect is sufficient. For me the passion is a bit too sparse to satisfy, however remodeling a dilapidated duplex is interesting.
It was ok..
cramercaitlin19 May 2021
It was fairly average for a hallmark but definitely not one of my favorites. The main female lead (Jules) got annoying after a little bit. It really bothered me that she got so upset about him paying for the painting when she paid for the flooring. I didn't really like any of their final designs either. If you like hallmarks then it's not a bad movie, just wasn't one of my personal favorites.
A Romantic Love It or Leave It
splashpont21 March 2019
Say what you will about Hallmark movies, but their pattern to love is consistent: one person is usually snarky, they may have known each other "in the past," they are on competing sides, they may have broken up with a recent beau, etc. The fun take in this version is the "Love it or Leave it" (HDTV) feel between the two characters. The banter is not much unlike the "Property Brothers" as well. The two protagonists as house renovators was a welcomed new theme. It was also nice to see Cardi Wong play a BFF to one of the main characters for a change.
Less than civil romance
TheLittleSongbird14 April 2022
'Flip that Romance' is the first 2019 Spring Fever film from Hallmark. The biggest draw here for me was Tyler Hynes, he is always worth watching, even when the film is not good, and he is among the best and most consistent Hallmark regulars. Have not seen enough from Julie Gonzalo, knowing her best from 'Jingle Bell Bride' (which she was better in) and 'A Cinderella Story'. Shannon Chan-Kent is always good value.
2019 was a hit and miss year for Hallmark, not a surprise though considering that all the previous and succeeding years varied widely too. 'Flip that Romance' is not one of the worst 2019 Hallmark films. It is also not one of the best and is a not so promising start for the Spring Fever block. It is also a case of one lead being great and the other trying and struggling with a badly written character. 'Flip that Romance' is not a bad film, just not a particularly good one either.
Beginning with the good, the scenery and decor are absolutely beautiful. The photography complements them very well indeed. The music at least fits and doesn't feel constant or too in your face. There are some very cute and light-hearted moments, some of the banter is fun.
The supporting cast are more than solid all round. The best thing about 'Flip that Romance' is Hynes, who is so easy going, subtly charismatic and charming as a character that is easy to like.
Gonzalo is the opposite. She does try hard, but most of the time it feels like she is trying too hard and she makes her character's already exaggerated and over-written character flaws even more overblown. The over-sensitivity, selfishness and rudeness are just overkill and the character was impossible to connect with. She and Hynes don't have any chemistry together, or certainly not a romantic or cute one due to rooting for him to find someone else.
While some of the banter is fun, it is agreed that the writers go well overboard on the bickering, which is very repetitive and is rather mean-spirited. The characters could have had more depth, while Jules' character writing really unbalances the film. The story maps out pretty much exactly what one expects, but lacks energy and the tensions are contrived beyond belief. The charm and warmth aren't there on the whole, and the ending did not come over as realistic and feels unwarranted.
In summary, another watchable but not particularly good film. 5/10.
2019 was a hit and miss year for Hallmark, not a surprise though considering that all the previous and succeeding years varied widely too. 'Flip that Romance' is not one of the worst 2019 Hallmark films. It is also not one of the best and is a not so promising start for the Spring Fever block. It is also a case of one lead being great and the other trying and struggling with a badly written character. 'Flip that Romance' is not a bad film, just not a particularly good one either.
Beginning with the good, the scenery and decor are absolutely beautiful. The photography complements them very well indeed. The music at least fits and doesn't feel constant or too in your face. There are some very cute and light-hearted moments, some of the banter is fun.
The supporting cast are more than solid all round. The best thing about 'Flip that Romance' is Hynes, who is so easy going, subtly charismatic and charming as a character that is easy to like.
Gonzalo is the opposite. She does try hard, but most of the time it feels like she is trying too hard and she makes her character's already exaggerated and over-written character flaws even more overblown. The over-sensitivity, selfishness and rudeness are just overkill and the character was impossible to connect with. She and Hynes don't have any chemistry together, or certainly not a romantic or cute one due to rooting for him to find someone else.
While some of the banter is fun, it is agreed that the writers go well overboard on the bickering, which is very repetitive and is rather mean-spirited. The characters could have had more depth, while Jules' character writing really unbalances the film. The story maps out pretty much exactly what one expects, but lacks energy and the tensions are contrived beyond belief. The charm and warmth aren't there on the whole, and the ending did not come over as realistic and feels unwarranted.
In summary, another watchable but not particularly good film. 5/10.
Great movie
jewhitmer2515 July 2021
I always enjoy Tyler Hynes in Hallmark movies and he never disappoints,.
In this case he is well-paired with Julia Gonzalo they had chemistry and their banter was not over the top. So glad he was paired with an actress that was his equal in the acting department and he didn't have to carry the movie alone.
The story was not the same old same old Hallmark Movie, the script was well written many of the plot points were refreshing new. The supporting actors were good too
My only complaint is that I wanted them to tie in the contest.
This movie is definately on my, I'd watch it again list.
Try it, you'll like it.
In this case he is well-paired with Julia Gonzalo they had chemistry and their banter was not over the top. So glad he was paired with an actress that was his equal in the acting department and he didn't have to carry the movie alone.
The story was not the same old same old Hallmark Movie, the script was well written many of the plot points were refreshing new. The supporting actors were good too
My only complaint is that I wanted them to tie in the contest.
This movie is definately on my, I'd watch it again list.
Try it, you'll like it.
Flip That Romance
studioAT16 November 2020
Gotta watch this one. Best Hallmark Movie in a While!
nancysandollar17 March 2019
Flip This Romance is showing as I write this and is not even over yet and I am loving it! The two main characters are working together perfectly. Lots of good humor along with fun competiton between two old friends who have become public rivals in the house flipping field. Gotta watch this one!
Romance, minus the civility.
savethewatchmaker29 April 2019
Warning: Spoilers
As many other reviewers have pointed out, the main issue with this movie is that the female lead, Jules, spends the majority of the movie alternating between giving her love interest a frosty cold shoulder and pushing the borderline of rude every time she interacts with him (others have referred to her behavior as "hostile" -- this seems to me to be the perfect word for her communication with him, which manages to be both passive-aggressive and just plain aggressive). The movie banks entirely on the cushion that their shared past rationalizing their attraction and ultimate happy ending; without it, the two of them would've seemed much too cold and incompatible to even be considered a plausible couple. Hallmark enjoys playing with the trope of giving people second chances, a cliche frequently used in their movies when the leads meet each other in an unfavorable situation and form unhappy opinions of each other that are slowly unwound as the movie goes on. Personally, I find that Hallmark has wrung this plot device dry at this point (as crazy as it may seem, I enjoy watching people who genuinely seem to like each other much more than watching characters claw at each other until love saves the day), but if nothing else, should dial back on the bickering and bantering and amp up the compromising, forgiving, and affection a little bit more. These movies are short, and there's very little time to actually convince the audience the leads make sense together when more than half the movie is full of petty arguments. Even worse, I have to say, is that the main point of conflict between Jules and Lance is a (somewhat) botched flip job they did together years ago. After a bit of build-up hinting at the bad blood between them, I was expecting something a bit weightier than "he removed the closet in the master bedroom." How's -- "he bought expensive equipment on a whim" or "he agreed to sell the property to someone without consulting me" or literally anything other than a closet somehow being to blame for all their trust issues.
Aside from the constant fighting, I did find that this movie was juggling around a few too many hats. There were consistent, random conflicts that were occasionally hard to keep track of because they would swim in and out of the storyline, posing small obstacles but no real threat, such as the missing permit or the misplaced floors. These issues didn't advance the plot at all, even if they would have had the opportunity to. For example, there is a brief moment during which Jules suspects that the missing permit could have been sabotage by the hand of Lance, but this is quickly dropped, offering no real substance to the plot or threat to their budding relationship. If this was all meant to show just how finnicky and unexpected the business of house flipping can be, I feel these plot points should have at least been woven into the bigger picture. Same with the glossed over issue of Jules essentially abandoning her mother's flower store -- a few charaters seem to hint at this causing tension between Jules and her mother, but that is all completely dropped from the plot. Her mother is useless as a character, and even Jules' supposed experience with botany is barely mentioned aside from the throaway conflict over who gets to tackle landscaping for the duplexes. The only time her knowledge of flowers ever seems to tangibly come up is during an absolutely absurd display of "flower arranging" at a home and garden expo (which Jules has time to attend, not just for her own business, but for her mother's as well, despite her dwindling deadline with the duplex) which is nothing but a series of fluff words about flowers that are really just metaphors for her relationship with Lance. The movie also attempts a hint of a side romance with Lance and Jules' respective realtors, although these characters get little more than a few lines of dialogue and no wrap-up whatsoever.
Overall, this movie had too many loose ends and bad time management to leave a positive impression. Julie Gonzalo is usually a warm and convincing actress perfect for these movies, but bad writing ruins any affection the audience could've had for her character.
Aside from the constant fighting, I did find that this movie was juggling around a few too many hats. There were consistent, random conflicts that were occasionally hard to keep track of because they would swim in and out of the storyline, posing small obstacles but no real threat, such as the missing permit or the misplaced floors. These issues didn't advance the plot at all, even if they would have had the opportunity to. For example, there is a brief moment during which Jules suspects that the missing permit could have been sabotage by the hand of Lance, but this is quickly dropped, offering no real substance to the plot or threat to their budding relationship. If this was all meant to show just how finnicky and unexpected the business of house flipping can be, I feel these plot points should have at least been woven into the bigger picture. Same with the glossed over issue of Jules essentially abandoning her mother's flower store -- a few charaters seem to hint at this causing tension between Jules and her mother, but that is all completely dropped from the plot. Her mother is useless as a character, and even Jules' supposed experience with botany is barely mentioned aside from the throaway conflict over who gets to tackle landscaping for the duplexes. The only time her knowledge of flowers ever seems to tangibly come up is during an absolutely absurd display of "flower arranging" at a home and garden expo (which Jules has time to attend, not just for her own business, but for her mother's as well, despite her dwindling deadline with the duplex) which is nothing but a series of fluff words about flowers that are really just metaphors for her relationship with Lance. The movie also attempts a hint of a side romance with Lance and Jules' respective realtors, although these characters get little more than a few lines of dialogue and no wrap-up whatsoever.
Overall, this movie had too many loose ends and bad time management to leave a positive impression. Julie Gonzalo is usually a warm and convincing actress perfect for these movies, but bad writing ruins any affection the audience could've had for her character.
don't listen to the haters i liked this movie
johnthompson194410 April 2019
They had conflict from the beginning. The female lead was very believable. You want her to win, but in the end you just want the two main leads to find romance with each other. I know some of the people think it is the same plot, but isn't all romance similar? you want the man and woman to find love by the end.
Disappointed
mjpatterson-2008528 March 2019
Contrived, unrealistic plot. Too much disagreement.
dal4924 March 2019
I like most hallmark movies, but not this one . The female lead was way too hostile. Plus, the plot was totally ridiculous. No one buys half a duplex. What about the roof? You can't replace half of a roof. What about the exterior materials and colors? What if the person who bought the other half wanted to paint it orange, or purple? When you buy a property you buy the entire parcel. When you buy a duplex, you buy both halves at the same time. Stupid, contrived plot, disagreeable characters.
Best Hallmark movie I've seen in months!
moach-1410617 March 2019
Not great.
Becky14517 April 2020
Love
edmondsonlexus22 October 2019
Barely watchable
bmd1014 June 2019
I hate movies that make women look like idiots. The female lead in this turkey is made to act like a foolish, brainless, immature princess. The male lead, OTOH, is brawny and talented. Why he wants to win her back is beyond imagination. Missable.
Lacking in real estate eye candy, lots of arguing
phd_travel19 March 2019
If you were watching this for real estate eye candy you'd be better off watching one of those home makeover shows. There's just a bit of real estate here too little too late. Actually the finished products don't look that great more like before than after.
There is a total lack of romance between the difficult quarrelsome girl and the rather tired looking guy. Julie Gonzalo is usually sweet but not here. All they do is quarrel.
There is a total lack of romance between the difficult quarrelsome girl and the rather tired looking guy. Julie Gonzalo is usually sweet but not here. All they do is quarrel.
Movie goof?
naznaz-8934420 March 2019
Childish
vintagegeek26 April 2020
Had to stop after 35 minutes. They had no chemistry. They acted like 3 year olds...and not cute ones, and they took major liberties with construction principles. ( you can't break through the wall between duplexes with a hammer ...it's a firewall ) The supporting cast were the most engaging part of the movie.
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