Summer in the City

It's a little like Devil Wears Prada, but cleaner. However, it deepened my desire to NOT live in the downtown big city.

Had to watch this with my wife. She liked it. I wanted to scream lol. This lead actress needs her acting refined. She overacts in closeup scenes. Typical Hallmark movie. Made in Canada with Canadian actors pretending it takes place in America. Shame on them.

Julianna Guill is adorable as Taylor, the small time girl from Ohio, who's big dreams of fashion in Manhattan start to come true. But the big city's not all she thought it would be as she navigates the noisy, fast-paced, abrasive streets and fashion business by managing an expensive clothing store. Taylor's new boss Alyssa (Vivica Fox) sees something in Taylor's honest but friendly approach to customers and her gift for fashion, but Alyssa has trouble letting go of her own big city habits to give Taylor's new ideas for growth and change a chance. Taylor struggles to both be herself and fit into this concrete jungle while trying to grow her boss's business, make friends, please clients and find a reasonably priced apartment... there enters "the guy"... seeing the displaced and beautiful Taylor, it's Phil to the rescue! Patient and helpful, Phil tries to help Taylor adapt to city life and find a place to live while she, in return, encourages him to follow his own business dreams. In My Humble Opinion: This story line is not anything new or Emmy- worthy, but it's a cute, romantic, chick-flick to pass the time on a lazy afternoon. (PS: I loved Taylor's adorable wardrobe and sweet personality) 6.5 stars 9/2016

The main character goes through a lot of downs which makes you happy for her when she has her ups. There is depth to the characters. And each one has a distinct personality. And the love story is like an early 2000's film. Yes well worth watching James Welch Henderson, Arkansas 3/25/2021.

I have a seen a lot of Hallmark movies, and this still remains as one of my favorites. I don't know if it's the plot, the way it play out, the characters, or even the New York vibe. I watched this before I went to NY and as a person who lives abroad, I wanted Taylor to fulfill the dream that many of us live through movies and books, go to the big city and do what you love. I will definitely see it again. I swear every time Phil looked at Taylor (after they got to know each other, of course) some part of me melted, and that does not happen in every movie. The actors have great chemistry, and maybe that's what makes this movie so special to me. Unfortunately it doesn't happen in every one, so my advice to you? Watch it, you won't regret it, it's a great way to spend an afternoon.