I almost didn't watch this one because normally I can't stand Jen Lilley. Generally the characters she plays are whiny, abrasive, hyperactive, wear absurd amounts of eye makeup, and are always super irritating. So, imagine my surprise when I actually really liked her in this! For once her character is calm, sweet, likeable, cute, understated, and just...normal.
In addition to super unlikeable leads, the other major issue that kills at least half of all Hallmark films is a complete lack of chemistry between the leads. When that's the case it's just never going to work. Fortunately, in this film, the leads have a ton of very believable, palpable, natural chemistry. So the "moments" between them, the closeness, the lingering meaningful looks, don't seem fake or forced. The romance works, so the movie works. I wish there were more like this.
In addition to super unlikeable leads, the other major issue that kills at least half of all Hallmark films is a complete lack of chemistry between the leads. When that's the case it's just never going to work. Fortunately, in this film, the leads have a ton of very believable, palpable, natural chemistry. So the "moments" between them, the closeness, the lingering meaningful looks, don't seem fake or forced. The romance works, so the movie works. I wish there were more like this.