The film itself is your typical Hallmark romantic dramedy. It's predictable but cute. I liked how they paced the budding romance between the two main characters. Some movies rush it, but it didn't feel rushed in this one. There are definitely cheesy, "really?" moments, but overall it's a decent film.
One thing that did irk me was that there seemed to be a filter used on close up shots, specifically with the main female character. I'm surprised no one else has mentioned this in the reviews so far. I first noticed it in the cupcake lounge at the beginning of the film and thought maybe it was just the lighting (it still may be) but I couldn't help but notice a subtle blurry look to her face when there were super close ups. It happened so often that it got annoying. I don't know if it was bad focusing with the camera work, bad lighting, or bad filtering in the editing room, but something was off.
Still, not a bad movie if you're into cheesy Hallmark chick flicks.
Additional note: another reviewer complained that the cupcake bakery was not believable. (S)he also said that the competition wasn't believable (which, I'll give them that), but cupcake bakeries are very popular and very realistic. I've personally seen at least 3 cupcake bakeries in my surrounding area. I'm also a baker and have many requests for cupcakes (they've become popular at big parties and weddings, too). While the cupcake competition may not be plausible, running a cupcake place definitely is.
Ok, that is all.
One thing that did irk me was that there seemed to be a filter used on close up shots, specifically with the main female character. I'm surprised no one else has mentioned this in the reviews so far. I first noticed it in the cupcake lounge at the beginning of the film and thought maybe it was just the lighting (it still may be) but I couldn't help but notice a subtle blurry look to her face when there were super close ups. It happened so often that it got annoying. I don't know if it was bad focusing with the camera work, bad lighting, or bad filtering in the editing room, but something was off.
Still, not a bad movie if you're into cheesy Hallmark chick flicks.
Additional note: another reviewer complained that the cupcake bakery was not believable. (S)he also said that the competition wasn't believable (which, I'll give them that), but cupcake bakeries are very popular and very realistic. I've personally seen at least 3 cupcake bakeries in my surrounding area. I'm also a baker and have many requests for cupcakes (they've become popular at big parties and weddings, too). While the cupcake competition may not be plausible, running a cupcake place definitely is.
Ok, that is all.