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Hallmark's Junebug | Movie Recap & Review
Now that we’ve wrapped up Christmas in July, Hallmark Channel is kicking off the month of August with 5, count ‘em 5, new summer movies all month long. The very first one stars one of my favorite Hallmark stars, Autumn Reeser along with Aaron O’Connell. And that’s what we’ll be talking about in today’s recap and review of Junebug.
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Favorite Hallmark Christmas Movies | Christmas in July Series 2024 No. 4
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After an unplanned, unexpected break I’m finally back and ready to continue where I left off in my Christmas in July series. This week’s countdown includes a recap and review of One Royal Holiday, Christmas Getaway, and Take Me Back for Christmas! Do you love Hallmark movies? Here at Magical Movie Club we talk about the great (and maybe not so great) moments of the movie and are always open for...
Favorite Hallmark Christmas Movies | Christmas in July Series 2024 No. 3
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It's week 3 of our Christmas in July celebration counting down my top 24 all-time favorite Hallmark Christmas movies. This week's selection was harder to pick. I'll explain why in today's video. Do you love Hallmark movies? Here at Magical Movie Club we talk about the great (and maybe not so great) moments of the movie and are always open for a good discussion about it. Join us for our in-depth...
Hallmark's Three Wise Men and a Baby | Movie Recap & Review
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Christmas in July continues this week with a special extended cut airing of Hallmark's ever-so-popular Three Wise Men and a Baby! I was a little nervous about reviewing this one, but here it is! Today’s video is our recap and review of Three Wise Men and a Baby. 🎄 Do you love Hallmark movies? Here at Magical Movie Club we talk about the great (and maybe not so great) moments of the movie and ar...
Favorite Hallmark Christmas Movies | Christmas in July Series 2024 No. 2
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Continuing our celebration of Christmas in July counting down my top 24 all-time favorite Hallmark Christmas movies. This is the second of a series of 4 videos. Let’s keep going with this countdown! Do you love Hallmark movies? Here at Magical Movie Club we talk about the great (and maybe not so great) moments of the movie and are always open for a good discussion about it. Join us for our in-d...
Hallmark's Falling Like Snowflakes | Movie Recap & Review
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Christmas in July is officially here and Hallmark Channel kicked it off this week with a brand new one Saturday night. How was their first new Christmas movie of the year? That’s what we’ll be talking about in today’s recap and review of Falling Like Snowflakes. Do you love Hallmark movies? Here at Magical Movie Club we talk about the great (and maybe not so great) moments of the movie and are ...
Favorite Hallmark Christmas Movies | Christmas in July Series 2024 No. 1
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Christmas in July is here! And to celebrate, over the next several weeks I’ll be sharing my top 24 favorite Hallmark Christmas movies. This is the first of a series of 4 videos. Are you ready? Let’s get this countdown started! Do you love Hallmark movies? Here at Magical Movie Club we talk about the great (and maybe not so great) moments of the movie and are always open for a good discussion ab...
Hallmark's Two Scoops of Italy | Movie Recap & Review
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This week wrapped up Hallmark’s Passport to Love series for June. They’ve had a good run these past couple of weeks. Did they finish it off strong? That’s what we’ll talk about in this week’s recap and review of Two Scoops of Italy! Do you love Hallmark movies? Here at Magical Movie Club we talk about the great (and maybe not so great) moments of the movie and are always open for a good discuss...
Hallmark's A Greek Recipe for Romance | Movie Review & Recap
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Hallmark's Savoring Paris | Movie Recap & Review
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Hallmark's For Love & Honey | Movie Recap & Review
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Hallmark's Big Sky River: The Bridal Path | Movie Recap & Review | My IMDB ratings analysis
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Hallmark's Everything Puppies | Movie Recap & Review
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Hallmark's Everything Puppies | Movie Recap & Review
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Hallmark's A Whitewater Romance | Movie Recap & Review
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Hallmark's Legend of the Lost Locket | Movie recap and review
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Hallmark's Blind Date Book Club | Movie Recap and Review
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Hallmark's Shifting Gears | Movie Recap and Review
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Hallmark's Shifting Gears | Movie Recap and Review
THE MORE LOVE GROWS | Hallmark Movie Recap and Review
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Hallmark's Come Fly With Me - Movie Recap and Review
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Easter Under Wraps - Hallmark Movie Recap and Review
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Must-watch: Hallmark's Guiding Emily - here's why
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Must-watch: Hallmark's Guiding Emily - here's why
Sense and Sensibility - How did Hallmark do with this remake of a Jane Austen classic?
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Sense and Sensibility - How did Hallmark do with this remake of a Jane Austen classic?
Great American Family's Passport to Love - The scenery was fun, but was that enough?
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Great American Family's Passport to Love - The scenery was fun, but was that enough?
Hallmark's An American in Austen - This week's review might not be what you think!
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Hallmark's An American in Austen - This week's review might not be what you think!
Love & Jane - Hallmark's 2nd Jane Austen-themed movie for 2024. Can Jane Austen save this one?
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Love & Jane - Hallmark's 2nd Jane Austen-themed movie for 2024. Can Jane Austen save this one?
Paging Mr. Darcy - Best Hallmark Premiere of 2024?
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Paging Mr. Darcy - Best Hallmark Premiere of 2024?
Romance With A Twist - Why I felt disconnected with this Hallmark Channel original movie
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Romance With A Twist - Why I felt disconnected with this Hallmark Channel original movie

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  • @ernestonosthas
    @ernestonosthas 4 дні тому

    I appreciate your evaluation and congratulate you on the craftsmanship of the video and review. I didn't have that problem of keeping my attention, the story grabbed me from the first moment because of the construction/evolution of the characters. The idea of the connection with her "inner child" in a moment of life jam (the fateful 40th birthday) is brilliantly developed, and both protagonists carry it out brilliantly (child/adult). We are both fans of Autumn Reeser, there is practically no movie of hers that doesn't have 4 to 5 stars (using your scale), she is sincere and direct...I love her style and the frankness how she takes on her characters in accordance with their strengths. It's no wonder that the two best movies in the Wedding Veil are both of hers. All the main characters deserve a high rating (including that comical cameo by Cupo as the waiter), the plot is well constructed and even the car (that wonderful VW 1974 cabriolet) has personality. My rating is 4.75 for Junebug. Did you know that Autumn's Hallmark debut was with Antonio Cupo in the wonderful movie "Love at Thanksgiving Parade" in 2012...if you haven't seen it, I recommend it, it's wonderful. PS Have you seen "Nutcracker Operation"?

    • @MagicalMovieClub
      @MagicalMovieClub 4 дні тому

      I did not know that about Autumn Reeser and now I will have to go watch that one. 2012 - wow that goes back awhile! I just found it on Hallmark Movies Now. Thanks for the tip. Oh, and yes, I did watch Operation Nutcracker and I enjoyed it very much. I haven't had a chance to make a video about it, but I just loved the chemistry between the characters and I got a little choked up with how everything worked out for the little girl.

    • @ernestonosthas
      @ernestonosthas 4 дні тому

      @@MagicalMovieClub jajajaja I am in my late fifties...

  • @magoini
    @magoini 4 дні тому

    I always enjoy your videos. This week, I have to say it also bugs me when they have empty cups. It doesn’t have to be real coffee or tea, it doesn’t have to be full but there should be something in the cup. I’m so glad to know I’m not the only one who notices this. Keep up the good work! I love that you really share your opinion. We don’t like everything we see and there is a way to say it. I love that you say your opinions and are welcome to read the opinions of others. I just wish everyone could do that. You are doing a great job.

    • @ernestonosthas
      @ernestonosthas 4 дні тому

      100% agreed...

    • @MagicalMovieClub
      @MagicalMovieClub 4 дні тому

      Hahaha, so I'm not the only one who feels that way about empty paper cups! And thank you so much for the kind and encouraging words. That is exactly what I hoped this channel would be all about!🥰

  • @boireannach1
    @boireannach1 6 днів тому

    I'm guessing that your audience for this critique is people who only watch modern Hallmark movies and have never watched period pieces. I suppose it was a completely unbiased review, but it seemed strange that the reviewer had not only not read the book but also hadn't seen any of the other adaptations, so the comments on the characters and the plot were sometimes odd. I think a better-informed knowledge of period pieces would help would-be watchers have a better understanding of what to expect in a period movie. I have not seen this adaptation which is a reimagining, but I have read the book and seen other adaptations. I'm interested in seeing this reimagining. The clips looked good. All of the Jane Austen adaptations have merits and demerits (except for the latest version of Persuasion, which was a travesty) and it's interesting to see the different interpretations. Of course, reading the book adds to a viewer's appreciation of the adaptations.

    • @MagicalMovieClub
      @MagicalMovieClub 4 дні тому

      I appreciate your feedback and, you're right, I was speaking from the viewpoint of a modern Hallmark movie-watcher.

  • @ernestonosthas
    @ernestonosthas 7 днів тому

    In your video of XMAS H-Movies 4 definitely talk about what ROYAL HOLIDAY appreciated would be unnecessary, I already mentioned it before and I loved the reference to the "single" that the protagonists recorded. Your note is excellent and highlights the goodness of all the details of the film and its characters, for my taste is my TOP1 (the dialogue of the moment of treatment to the royal family is superb, especially the reference to the extra towels hahahaha). My only divergence is the evaluation of the role of the "mayoress", for me is a sparkling and cheerful character that contributes positively to the plot, besides her romance with that "powerful" security chief is very nice. The dialogues between JJ and her make good points in the plot. The other two movies are good, but not remarkable to my taste. Particularly in the third one mentioned, the life-changing plot doesn't feel as well developed as Lacey Chabert's FAMILY FOR XMAS (I confess I only saw it on its premiere, in honor of your mention, I'm going to revisit it). I just hope my Hallmark favs for Christmas make your list: the "Holidays" pairing: Heildelberg and Norway and especially "XMAS SECRET" (with Bethany Joy Lenz).

  • @ernestonosthas
    @ernestonosthas 7 днів тому

    Waiting waiting for your JUNEBUG review....

  • @ernestonosthas
    @ernestonosthas 7 днів тому

    In your video of XMAS H-Movies 4 definitely talk about what ROYAL HOLIDAY appreciated would be unnecessary, I already mentioned it before and I loved the reference to the "single" that the protagonists recorded. Your note is excellent and highlights the goodness of all the details of the film and its characters, for my taste is my TOP1 (the dialogue of the moment of treatment to the royal family is superb, especially the reference to the extra towels hahahaha). My only divergence is the evaluation of the role of the "mayoress", for me is a sparkling and cheerful character that contributes positively to the plot, besides her romance with that "powerful" security chief is very nice. The dialogues between JJ and her make good points in the plot. The other two movies are good, but not remarkable to my taste. Particularly in the third one mentioned, the life-changing plot doesn't feel as well developed as Lacey Chabert's FAMILY FOR XMAS (I confess I only saw it on its premiere, in honor of your mention, I'm going to revisit it). I just hope my Hallmark favs for Christmas make your list: the "Holidays" pairing: Heildelberg and Norway and especially "XMAS SECRET" (with Bethany Joy Lenz).

  • @ernestonosthas
    @ernestonosthas 9 днів тому

    Well crafted video again, and with the fav of favs in XMAS Hallmark: One Royal Holiday. I will come back later with more details... Spoiler alert: JUNEBUG is a GEM!

  • @natashaburnett8487
    @natashaburnett8487 21 день тому

    Thank you for your review 😊

  • @ericmcinnes1146
    @ericmcinnes1146 25 днів тому

    I was in this movie! Have yet to actually watch it to be honest..

  • @ernestonosthas
    @ernestonosthas 27 днів тому

    Once again I must congratulate you on your third Hallmark Christmas movie review, it is really well balanced and the narrative is very enlightening. In my case, I am a veteran of the subject and yet I detect notable hits and some omissions, but the end result is entertaining and instructive. My most sincere congratulations. In this case, the three selected for this video are of my knowledge and appreciation. "Xmas Club" is great in the development of the main and secondary characters. Being a father of a balletist daughter, the theme strikes me to the core. The main character's family (Mathison) is great and so is the main character's daughter. I'm left wondering why Hannukka's gift to the co-worker, is she an Afro-Descendant Jew? It's an interesting topic to explore given that years ago I had the honor of learning about the history of the Afro-descendant Jewish tribe in Ethiopia/Eritrea at an event in Israel (my roommate at the Kibbutz). I even met the pope equivalent figure of this religious sect, whose headquarters is in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. In Lacey's film your story lost an important element...the participation of one of the best known Italian actors of the "Cinecita" action movies...the great FRANCO NERO (the owner of the pottery factory). It is remarkable how Lacey gets for his films actors of this renown for supporting roles (remember the spectacular role of Jane Seymour in another Hallmark classic). The movie in the "Evergreen" series is very good, maybe not as charming as the first one (with Ashley Greene), but very well done. The development of the romantic premise is very light and Jill Wagner is not one of my favorites, here I feel the character is a bit stiff and the "superhandiman" is more believable; to my taste I would have selected the third in the series (with Maggie Lawson and Paul Greene). The funny thing is that by chance, on a recent trip to Vancouver, I realized that the four movies of the "Evergreen" saga were filmed not in Vermont, but in a charming little town on the outskirts of this city, very close to the cold beaches of the bay, called Burnaby, which is a marvel, and thanks to Hallmark is now a tourist destination. The cafe and library are real and I had one of the best apple ciders I can remember.

    • @MagicalMovieClub
      @MagicalMovieClub 27 днів тому

      You have shown to have such amazing insight to share and this is no exception! I had a feeling Franco Nero was pretty big but I had no personal knowledge of him other than he was fantastic and has a fabulous screen-presence in Christmas in Rome. And I love that you have a daughter who dances ballet. I have two boys so it was all sports and marching band in our house. You are clearly far more world-traveled than I, and I enjoy reading about your experiences, particularly in learning about the “Afro-descendant Jewish tribe in Ethiopia/Eritrea at an event in Israel.” Now that my boys are grown I hope to be able to travel more, and Burnaby is definitely now on my list, too. Being closer to the west coast, as I am, that shouldn’t be too difficult to go see. Thank you for sharing, as always!

    • @ernestonosthas
      @ernestonosthas 25 днів тому

      @@MagicalMovieClub I am pleased to tell you that this afternoon I went back to see "Xmas in Rome" (I think this is the fourth time I've enjoyed it) and I was reaffirmed by the concepts of your video, plus every line assigned to Franco Nero is quasi-philosophical. It really is a great film full of great nuances and remarkable views of Rome. Sam Page has done few productions for Hallmark, but they are all brilliant, I feel he should get more opportunities. Outside of Hallmark, the character of "Richard" in "The Bold Type" series was delightful. The concept of the "cafe in suspense" is beautiful. I have flipped the coin nine times in Trevi and have always returned (I confess I didn't know the story of the three coins), there is a small "gelateria" in front of the fountain, on your right if you are facing the main façade, there you can buy a "gelato in suspense" in the summer season for the indigent and that guarantees, according to the grandmother who owns the gelateria, prosperity on your return home for the person who donates the gelato. The scenes in the bakery are great...

  • @nolanhollisvonesch3960
    @nolanhollisvonesch3960 27 днів тому

    I went to Prague with my family last year for Christmas. I think you'll enjoy it but dress with layers (maybe even with thermals) because it was very cold!

    • @MagicalMovieClub
      @MagicalMovieClub 27 днів тому

      Nice! And thanks for the tip, I'll be shopping for deals on thermals as soon as the winter clothes come out.

  • @davidclinton2249
    @davidclinton2249 28 днів тому

    Watched it again last night and the comment that there was "absolutely no romance, none" is counter to my take. The initial playful banter, including the pushed book off the desk, the shared intimate communication with the walks, including taking her hand for one, the kiss, the trip catching incident, the closing scene with what I took as playful (you could have texted) were clearly Romantic. My take on your "work not Ava" line differs. He put tenure on hold for her and it was the proposal that brought him back, his proposal that no doubt was included just for this reason to return. I enjoy this more each time I watch, since 5 stars. David

    • @MagicalMovieClub
      @MagicalMovieClub 28 днів тому

      I am fascinated by your comments and appreciate your viewpoint. I know there have been many movies which I have learned to enjoy over time. I'm certainly open to watching it again through your eyes, so to speak, to see if my opinion softens on this one.

  • @richardwatson2250
    @richardwatson2250 Місяць тому

    Sick of Hallmark movies now promoting the lgbtq agenda. Change the movies from Christmas movies to satanas movies.

  • @davidclinton2249
    @davidclinton2249 Місяць тому

    My take was quite different. This is currently one of my favorite Andrew Walker movies. I have watched this repeatedly, usually late at night. Thought Margaret Clunie's character started out a little flat, yet her charm, personality, and attractivess rose considerably. Avoid polarized statements such as no romance. My view was that the lines were underplayed and meant to be playful (could have just texted). A reverse hyperbole. Loved the supporting cast, secondary story lines, and rather clever uses of humor. Overall I will watch this again and again. 4.5

  • @ernestonosthas
    @ernestonosthas Місяць тому

    I really must congratulate for the two videos of "Xmas Hallmark", coincidentally between them you have selected 4 cases that I already knew and two that I didn't, one in each video. I immediately focused on watching those two cases... "Xmas at the Starlink" and "Xmas under the Stars", the first one I got and enjoyed before the disgrace of "Snowflakes" and the impact on this last one was brutal and devastating. I practically only finished watching "Snowflakes" to contrast it with your comments in the video review. Everything absolutely everything that you highlighted as relevant in "Starlink" is what miserably undercuts "Snowflakes". I will watch the other pending movie today and in it I am surprised that I didn't know her, I love Autumn Reeser. SPOILER ALERT, the movie "Operation Nutcracker" (not yet available on the channel, but available on Hallmark Media) is great, brilliant, emotional...beautiful. It is the opposite of "Snowflakes". I hope my two favorites make it to your "Xmas Hallmark" list: ONE ROYAL HOLIDAY and THE XMAS SECRET (with Bethany Joy-Lenz) ...

    • @MagicalMovieClub
      @MagicalMovieClub Місяць тому

      Thank you, I appreciate that! And I'm really sorry you ended up watching those two movies in that order. I couldn't help but laugh a little because you're absolutely right - what a stark contrast! Oh, and thank you for reminding me about Operation Nutcracker. I haven't watched it, yet, but I plan to soon!

    • @ernestonosthas
      @ernestonosthas Місяць тому

      @@MagicalMovieClub I already saw the second one...I loved 90% of it...the ending felt a bit rushed...how would a purchase of financial debt with a hint of fraud work? I don't understand that arrangement...and the evolution towards the happy ending was nice but a bit shaky. The plot drawing of the 5 characters was remarkable, I loved the Christmas tree salesman and Nick's father, and the new family with the child was brilliant....

  • @RoxyKandyKoRn55
    @RoxyKandyKoRn55 Місяць тому

    Absolutely luved this movie...I felt the 5 characters really shined n enjoyed their character development...❤❤❤

  • @davidclinton2249
    @davidclinton2249 Місяць тому

    No doubt, a superb production. Nonetheless I find the pathos so powerful that it is emotionally tasking. I have watched this film repeatedly and need to be more centered when I do so. I prefer a little more fantasy than reality. I wanted Emily to dump the boyfriend earlier and with more penash. So 4.5. David

  • @patriciakrohling3817
    @patriciakrohling3817 2 місяці тому

    Abraço do Brasil

  • @dawnmoore9197
    @dawnmoore9197 2 місяці тому

    Loved this movie so much. Thanks Hallmark ❤

  • @emmabago
    @emmabago 2 місяці тому

    Love love this movie.

  • @ernestonosthas
    @ernestonosthas 2 місяці тому

    Looking for an alternative to the well-worn opening scene of the protagonists' physical clash...an interesting alternative was a mix-up with an order of fries in the 2006 classic "The Xmas Card," which I highly recommend.

  • @ernestonosthas
    @ernestonosthas 2 місяці тому

    I wrote a quick reaction to your video. Today we are at opposite points in this movie. I liked it a lot, because the pivot of the movie was not the romance, but what surrounds it (the beauty of Malta, the culture and above all, the wonderful story of the bees, which I confirm that it is totally true), and in this case it was very well developed in the plot. I loved the female lead (who I remember her role in VICTORIA, a UK series), because her love was not initially her male counterpart, but through the arc of the story, external constraints led to the romance. She is totally captivating and her performance was outstanding, I agree that the story of the crash is already hackneyed on Hallmark, but let's face it, "the accident" was very realistic. The evolution of the romance was nice and the play on the external conditions was very interesting and the risk of doing it with archeological elements (which I have personally seen in Malta) was well constructed. I give it 4.5 out of 5. Also the "subplot" of the sister's romance was very well constructed and interpreted.

    • @MagicalMovieClub
      @MagicalMovieClub 2 місяці тому

      I like your perspective, thank you for sharing. I think I probably would have enjoyed this one a little bit more if Eva's character had been just a little nicer. What can I say? I like nice people!

  • @carolinekaiser5023
    @carolinekaiser5023 2 місяці тому

    You're not being too harsh in your review at all. A Whitewater Romance was a disaster of a movie!

  • @ernestonosthas
    @ernestonosthas 2 місяці тому

    Awesome Movie!!! Finally Branching out and the Scottish Love Plot has company

  • @rklein
    @rklein 2 місяці тому

    Nice review! I've seen every Hallmark movie at least 20 times because my 95 year old mother keeps the channel on all day every day. I couldn't make it half way through this piece of junk. Zero chemistry between the leads. ZERO. Her father is obviously running a puppy mill if that female is pregnant with a couple of weeks to go and her previous litter is only 8 - 12 weeks old. They never said it wasn't her litter. Oh, no store of any kind would have bird feeders on display inside or outside the store WITH SEED IN THEM. At this point I decided to look up the director. Now it all makes sense why this felt like a Disney comedy tv series. Hallmark seems to be slipping back into their old habits of being on the wrong side what's appropriate as if they are pulling all their ideas/concepts from the 1950's... AGAIN. Puppy mills are bad! Floating lanterns with candles in them are BAD. For every step they take forward, and they do take many steps forward, they take sooooo many back it's painful to watch. You can really see the struggle in these movies of who get's to decide what stays in the script. I actually prefer the movies shot before 2015, at least the romance feels more real. Anyway, let's just pretend this one never happened k?

    • @MagicalMovieClub
      @MagicalMovieClub 2 місяці тому

      Thank you for this nice feedback! I know so little about raising puppies that I decided to stay away from that topic, but I did have some of the very same thoughts that you did.

  • @philipschermerhorn4331
    @philipschermerhorn4331 3 місяці тому

    You want to know what we think of Sarah Drew? Love Guiding Emily. Great film along with Branching Out. Branching Out had me in wonderful tears throughout. Juan is so kind with so much love to give. His Father is also kind, but wise and loving (kisses his grown son on the forehead), and the song Juan plays and sings in the Cruz’ store. It is such a beautiful movie and I don’t mind crying over the love, joy and happiness. I will watch it whenever it comes on the Hallmark channel

  • @ernestonosthas
    @ernestonosthas 3 місяці тому

    Your assestment of this film was surgical. I really didn't like this film at all (I saw it last year) and I have always considered HALLMARK MOVIES & MYSTERIES to present better quality work than the average HALLMARK film. From there I've seen several gems, this one didn't even come close to cheap costume jewelry in every angle, nothing was salvageable. My rating was 1.5 out of 5 and I'm being generous because I really like Andrea Brooks' style. Andrea and Patch have another non-Hallmark movie that was more redeemable: THE WEDDING FIX...nice and enjoyable...I recommend it. PS...you didn't like it so much that you didn't say anything about that rushed and improvised ending...hahahaha I don't blame you.

    • @MagicalMovieClub
      @MagicalMovieClub 3 місяці тому

      Hahaha, I couldn't agree with you more! Perhaps I just wanted it to end so much so that I didn't even care that it was rushed. ;)

  • @ernestonosthas
    @ernestonosthas 3 місяці тому

    Take a peek.... ua-cam.com/video/mlWOTf5umAY/v-deo.html&ab_channel=HallmarkChannel Laura Osnes is tha main character in the othen Juan Pablo di Pace movie that you mentioned...

  • @ernestonosthas
    @ernestonosthas 3 місяці тому

    You asked us if you should prepare a review for a Christmas movie, definitely "Xmas in Vienna" with Sarah Drew is an excellent choice, the plot and the excellent scenic production considering the wonderful city of Vienna, definitely put this movie among the best of the Christmas format. However, if you ask for my best recommendation for a review I would definitely recommend "ONE ROYAL HOLIDAY" as perfection in the genre since Hallmark. Most of the ensemble cast are proven Broadway pedigree actors and the title song sung by the two lead actors is a gem.

    • @MagicalMovieClub
      @MagicalMovieClub 3 місяці тому

      I will gladly check out One Royal Holiday and I'll look to see if it's available to stream on Hallmark's Movies Now!

  • @ernestonosthas
    @ernestonosthas 3 місяці тому

    I was definitely looking forward to your review of this wonderful movie, and in general the quality of your comments is excellent, except that I would not give it 4.5, I assigned it 6.0, because it is excellent in all aspects of production, characters, artists and plots. Perhaps you highlighted the only flaw in the film with the 7 A.M. alarm clock issue. If I may please be allowed a healthy criticism, in your review you rushed and omitted quite a few important plot details that for my taste were important and highlight the overall quality of the film and my rating: the intercultural details in the interaction with the family seems to me a relevant fact, which occurs in several moments that were not considered in your review, for example when the girl discovers the flavors of the family desserts linked to the Mexican cultural background, the dialogue with the sisters and the mother, the fact that Amelia has not used the WhatsApp group until the invitation to Ruby's presentation and above all: the FIESTA and everything that happened in it. For me this movie has been the best so far this year and I definitely included it in my TOP5 of all time HALLMARK.

    • @MagicalMovieClub
      @MagicalMovieClub 3 місяці тому

      I absolutely love your viewpoint on this one, Ernesto! I'm actually fascinated by this cultural aspect as well. I am originally from San Diego, have many friends whose families are from Mexico, and have been to FIESTAs very similar to what we see in this movie. I've even felt a bit overwhelmed, just as Amelia did, by the size of these family events!! Your pointing out these details helps me to appreciate this movie even more.

    • @ernestonosthas
      @ernestonosthas 3 місяці тому

      @@MagicalMovieClub What about the spaghetti burrito?

    • @MagicalMovieClub
      @MagicalMovieClub 3 місяці тому

      @@ernestonosthas The spaghetti burrito made me laugh out loud! 😂

  • @Loulizabeth
    @Loulizabeth 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for your review of this movie. I especially appreciate discovering from you that this is based on a book and providing the author. The two books in the "Finding Emily" series are now on my 'to read' list. There are a few differences between the book and the movie. Firstly the book is set in Britain not America. And Connor and Emily are newly weds in the book, which makes that situation worse. So anyone wanting to read the book and expecting the same story, needs to be aware of this. But on Good Reads the views are predominantly 5 star reviews. Plus the author explains why she felt led to write the book and it's sequel. The sequel was in part because those struggling with sight issues had written her Thank you letters. What a recommendation. Again Thank you.

  • @ArjunBrandinghouse-hk7it
    @ArjunBrandinghouse-hk7it 4 місяці тому

    Hi, Please check your email.

  • @dholway
    @dholway 4 місяці тому

    That big city is New York, not Boston. The Brooklyn Bridge and Empire State Building are the big clues.

    • @MagicalMovieClub
      @MagicalMovieClub 4 місяці тому

      Haha, that's funny! Clearly, I wasn't paying close attention to the details. Somehow I had Boston on my mind. No idea why. Thanks for setting me straight! 😆

  • @user-gl9go9dl5l
    @user-gl9go9dl5l 4 місяці тому

    Again.. it's so cliche to have some white men pairing with coloured females. What's wrong with having some black dude or non white actors for those roles? Many are good actors...🙄

    • @monharris28
      @monharris28 8 днів тому

      yeah, its just so cliche saying "coloured" in 2024

  • @ernestonosthas
    @ernestonosthas 4 місяці тому

    This was the most accurate and surgical review I have seen of your channel. I definitely share it, I liked the movie a lot, I enjoyed it but definitely the beauty of the premise of the plot (the 5 principles, the conflict of faith, the resilience, the romance of the protagonists and the love of the father) are lost within several plot holes. The 20K gift thing seemed rushed and the wedding business idea was blatantly pulled out of the bag. Too bad...because I love Aimee Teagarden, if you want to see a good hallmark movie from her, please see ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE and also HEART OF THE MATTER, also NEW YEAR RESOLUTION is nice. She has two very good non-hallmark movies: My Brooklyn Bakery and The Road to Galena. If on the way during your Disney weekend you want to review a historical Christmas movie, the one I mentioned earlier from AIMEE is a good choice, or better yet ONE ROYAL HOLIDAY...it's a marvel starting with its entire cast being Broadway veterans in a great Hallmark story, part of my Christmas Top3. www.hallmarkchannel.com/one-royal-holiday

  • @ernestonosthas
    @ernestonosthas 4 місяці тому

    Totally Agree... 1 roll is too much.

  • @ernestonosthas
    @ernestonosthas 4 місяці тому

    I have reviewed three new videos: Totally agree with "Scottish Love Scheme", brilliant plot, wonderful scenography, impeccable editing and brilliant characters...authentic to the core. I do not share your assessment of the story about the character of the child, I think it is well presented and acted. I give it 5 rolls. Very much agree with "Loving Passport", terrible acting, brilliant plot and wonderful scenery, but the weak acting of the two main characters ruins everything. I give it two rolls. The comparison with "Bramble House Xmas" was deadly and merciless...no room for comparison with Autumn Reeser. Respectfully disagree with "More Love Grows", I give it 4 rolls. I think your assessment misses two important details: the brutality of the divorce news and the important relationship with the rocker friend is vital to understanding the evolution of the love plot. The touch with the doggy is great and the fact that she is the nexus that facilitates the love relationship is well worked. Thanks to your previous mention of "Christmas Club", I saw it for the first time this afternoon...great...I loved it. It's already on my top10 Hallmark list. The construction of the love relationship of the two characters is mature and beautifully crafted. GAC has accomplished something similar with "My American Hero" (with Candace Bure) and "Jingle Bell Princess" (with Merritt Petterson), I recommend them for review, without a doubt their best movies in their repertoire to take on Hallmark.

  • @ernestonosthas
    @ernestonosthas 4 місяці тому

    Hello, greetings from El Salvador, Central America. I am a fan of Hallmark and I just discovered your channel. Your reviews and analysis are really focused, convincing, well elaborated and, I don't omit to say it, maybe the most complete I've seen recently. I have already subscribed to your channel. I definitely totally share your reviews of "Shifting Gears" and "Guiding Sarah" (along those lines, could you check out "My Christmas Guide", one of my favorites from Xmas Hallmark 2023???? - Touching just like the latter). Respectfully disagree with "Come Fly with me", I feel your review was not fair, for my taste, the whole movie was excellent...I would debate between 4.5 to 5 rolls. I would love a review from your pen of my lifetime Hallmark top 3: Harvest Moon (2015), One Royal Holiday (2019) and My Lost Valentine (2005)...and Christmas Card (2006) as my plea bonus. I'll be watching for your reviews.... What has been your worst Hallmark? Definitely the Allison Sweeney movie from the Jane Austen series would be one of them....

    • @MagicalMovieClub
      @MagicalMovieClub 4 місяці тому

      Thank you, Ernesto. I appreciate your kind words and feedback. It's nice to meet a fellow Hallmark movie fan. I also enjoy the fact that we may not always agree on every single movie. That can be just as fun, too! And I love your recommendations - I will look for those movies to watch when they become available.

  • @loispasma115
    @loispasma115 4 місяці тому

    Loved it. Also loved Christmas with my guide. Learned so much about the life of blind people. Thanks Hallmark for two great movies.

    • @MagicalMovieClub
      @MagicalMovieClub 4 місяці тому

      I appreciate the suggestion. I'll be sure to add that to my list to watch.

  • @lynhughes363
    @lynhughes363 5 місяців тому

    I loved it too, have watched it twice and would also give it 5/5 🇳🇿

  • @magoini
    @magoini 5 місяців тому

    I wanted to see the movie and I couldn’t find the complete version. Only a minute long clip. You should check again ´cause it may have been there before they put a restriction on it. It happened before. Love your channel.

    • @MagicalMovieClub
      @MagicalMovieClub 5 місяців тому

      Thank you, I appreciate that! Maybe try this link and see what happens? ua-cam.com/video/s-fmodn4rWQ/v-deo.htmlsi=xuWxd7h-KJogKB1q

    • @magoini
      @magoini 5 місяців тому

      I tried it and it doesn’t work. I’m in Canada. Maybe that’s why. Thank you.

    • @MagicalMovieClub
      @MagicalMovieClub 5 місяців тому

      @@magoini I'm so sorry that didn't work. I'll keep that in mind and if I find any way to watch it in Canada I'll be sure to share that, too.

  • @andrear4954
    @andrear4954 5 місяців тому

    I'm interested in watching it 😮❤

  • @coloredbymaia6476
    @coloredbymaia6476 6 місяців тому

    How can i watch it online ?

    • @MagicalMovieClub
      @MagicalMovieClub 5 місяців тому

      Hallmark Channel requires a subscription to either a cable, satellite or streaming service to watch their content. My favorite is a streaming service called FRNDLY TV. It's the least expensive one I know of at $6.99 per month, as of today's date, and they carry over 40 channels including several from Hallmark as well as Great American Family.

    • @coloredbymaia6476
      @coloredbymaia6476 5 місяців тому

      @@MagicalMovieClub oh wow thats wonderful thanks so much! I will definitely subscribe to that one u suggested

  • @moirahewitt2666
    @moirahewitt2666 6 місяців тому

    To me the film didnt seem to flow very well but allthough Olivier Renauds character was dismissive, I loved the expressions on his face! As I'm from the UK, I watched an awful youtube copy of the film, without any sound on the finale! Someone else loaded a better version and I loved that 'Catch Me' song and the music really expanded as they climbed higher, the scene reaching a plateau. Olivier Renaud is so talented and handsome. I thought the romance could have been concentrated on more, showing some build-up. Luna's family's parts seemed quite long and I was a little bored! I thought Bennet was really sweet in the car dropping Luna off. I thought his nervousness was realistic. There was some chemistry between the characters but I think he should have given her a hug somewhere, showing more warmth! I just love the part where Luna forgets her boots and Bennett says something like "whoops" as she passes. It was sort of cheeky but not nasty. Did you see Christmas on 5th Avenue? FAB! Also the interview with the 2 stars. He is a lovely man in real life.

    • @MagicalMovieClub
      @MagicalMovieClub 6 місяців тому

      I really enjoyed reading your response and I'm glad you finally found a better UA-cam version of this movie to see it with the final music. I agree this would have better if they had concentrated more on the romance. And no, I have not seen Christmas on 5th Avenue, but now I think I'll have to look for it. I'm curious to see Olivier Renaud in another role, so thank you for the recommendation!