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Hallmark Movie Review: Made for Each Other

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I LOVE CORNY ROMCOMS!! Add a little bit of magic and I’m in heaven! Here’s a quick recap and my two cents 😉

Quick Recap

Rachel is feeling pressured by her mother to find a man. She’s tried online dating and been setup on multiple blind dates, but still can’t find the perfect man. Being an artist, she decides to create the perfect man out of clay. One night her friend Doris comes over and pulls out a family heirloom necklace. They decide place it around the clay mans neck to see if the folklore about the necklace is true; that it can make someones desires come true. The next day, Rachel finds that her sculpture has turned into a man.

My Two Cents

I was really looking forward to this movie and I’m so glad I wasn’t disappointed! I love corny romcoms with magic. I wasn’t expecting the Jewish family and folklore part, but absolutely loved it!!

I’m not sure about you, but I’ve definitely wanted to make a perfect man out of clay once or twice in my life. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could make a man who understood you and knew everything you wanted or liked? They knew your favorite foods and when you needed something before you needed it. It sounds fantastic!

But what if they always agreed with you? Didn’t challenge you when you need it? Didn’t argue with you when you’re wrong? It might be tempting at first to want these things, but eventually, it would become dull. Challenges make life interesting.

So, it’s not surprising when despite Clay being everything Rachel wanted, he lacked what she needed. Enter David. The frustrating man who constantly challenged Rachel to do more and be more. Supportive of her dreams and encouraging in her desires.

David helped her find what she needed. But don’t worry about Clay. This is a Hallmark movie and he finds his happily ever after too. I loved the ending!

This will be one of those movies I can watch over and over again and enjoy a little more every time. If you like corny romcoms with a little bit of magic, then you will probably enjoy this. If you’re looking for a movie with a super deep meaning or that’ll make you cry, then stay clear of this one.

Give it a shot and let me know what you thought! Leave a comment!

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Hallmark Movie Review: Just One Kiss

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Yes Hallmark! I’ve been waiting for a movie like this! A kismet filled romcom that pulls you in from the beginning and keeps it going! I fell hook, line, and sinker. Even Jeff said, “It’s not that bad.” Score! Here’s a quick re-cap and my two cents. 😉

Quick Re-Cap

Recently divorced Mia isn’t looking for love, but she winds up meeting the tenacious Tony Romano who doesn’t take no for an answer. When their moms meet and agree to push them together, Mia and Tony don’t stand a chance of staying apart.

My Two Cents

I love when two scheming moms make it their mission to bring their children together in love. Add in my favorite supporting character Matty Finochio and I’m sold!

I really liked when Mia and Tony didn’t fall head over heals in love the first time they met. Tony was interested in Mia, but when she wasn’t willing to give more he wisely offered friendship instead. I loved this! It allowed their relationship to grow naturally and gave them time to get to know each other.

Plus, a slowly growing relationship made more sense given the probable ages of the characters. Being middle aged instead of in their 20’s, the main leads are a bit older and have more life experiences.

I loved when Mia tried to apologize for Casey’s appearance after their date, but Tony said, “Dating is tricky, you can’t walk in the middle of someone’s life and expect them not to have one.” So true and insightful!

I want to give a shout out to the supporting cast members! I love Matty! He wasn’t even credited in this movie 😢 He’s amazing! The mom’s were equally endearing and definitely made the movie. Especially the ending. Have a tissue ready for the last 3 minutes.

Honestly, I enjoyed just about everything about this movie. It was funny, sweet, and had the perfect amount of magic. The final scene had me choking up a bit, but it was perfect. Definitely add this to your list. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed!

Have you seen it? What did you think? Leave a comment!

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Hallmark Movie Review: Welcome to Mama’s

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

My first movie back since I over did it before Christmas and lost myself to a few fantasy book series. It feels good sitting here with my Chromebook watching a sweet Hallmark romance. Here’s a quick re-cap and my full two cents 😊

Quick Re-Cap

After being passed over for a promotion opportunity, Amy quits her job and inherits the restaurant Mama’s and all its problems. Including head Chef Frank. Hopefully Amy can bring back Mama’s magic before she needs to close the restaurant for good.

My Two Cents

Don’t expect this to be a whirlwind romance that will sweep you off your feet. Nor is it a romcom that will have you laughing your night away. This is a slow and steady growing romance that might steal your heart by the end of it. And while you may be tempted to give up, I’d encourage you to keep watching, because if you let it, it could be the feels worthy movie you’ve been waiting for.

Those feels all started with the memory flashbacks. I loved them! They were a very nice way to provide the back story and allowed me to feel closer to Mama and understand how and why the restaurant meant so much to the family she welcomed into her life. The Pasta Primavera flashback unlocked tears that didn’t fully dry until the end of the movie. So, keep some tissues on hand for the second half of the movie. 😏

Due to the slow moving nature of this movie, it would have been a complete loss if the actors and actresses hadn’t been 100% on their game. They created all the wonderful feels that kept this movie alive. Melanie and Daniel were amazing! And Matty Finochio needs a serious call out too. He is a seriously underrated actor who I absolutely love watching!

Quick squirrel moment! I need to emphasize Daniel’s contributions to this movie. His face, eyes, hair, voice, etc…you get the point. His many contributions were greatly appreciated and I definitely have new crush. Hello top 10 Hallmark leading man list! This might have influenced an extra half or full star in the rating. Sorry (not sorry)! He’s so pretty. Back to our regularly scheduled movie review…

At first I worried this movie might wind up being a dud, but in the end I’m glad I stuck it out. I think I needed a little feelsy sweetness to my evening. Give this a try and let me know what you think! Leave a comment!

If you liked this movie, you might want to try The Irresistible Blueberry Farm. They have a similar feel to them, but it’s a little funnier.

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