There is little to say about the premise of this film as it falls under the stereotypical story of the female lead taking a break (or forced to) from work in the big city to travel home and see her family. Events allow her to reconnect with an old flame and by the end of the film she leaves her city life behind and they all live happily in the country.
Normally there wouldn't be anything wrong with this. It is a welcome distraction from life and we enjoy a cosy, light hearted film where everyone is always happy and a couple connects romantically. Unfortunately in this film, there is very little "light hearted" and "love" or "romance" feel an afterthought.
There is too much resistance from the town on Zoe's efforts which dominates the film, is unrealistic and makes the film borderline depressing. Her constant smile after every rejection becomes fake and any romantic interaction with Will gets lost. You could be wondering by the end why there is a wedding at all.
Would I watch the film again? No as I almost stopped watching half way through the first time.
Normally there wouldn't be anything wrong with this. It is a welcome distraction from life and we enjoy a cosy, light hearted film where everyone is always happy and a couple connects romantically. Unfortunately in this film, there is very little "light hearted" and "love" or "romance" feel an afterthought.
There is too much resistance from the town on Zoe's efforts which dominates the film, is unrealistic and makes the film borderline depressing. Her constant smile after every rejection becomes fake and any romantic interaction with Will gets lost. You could be wondering by the end why there is a wedding at all.
Would I watch the film again? No as I almost stopped watching half way through the first time.