La Recette du grand amour

The presence of Brendan Penny was the main motif for see this film. Because I know , I suppose to know his style to use the character and that indicates a comfortable Hallmark. And it is a comfortable one but in special manner. For chemistry between main characters and for fair innocent , ambitious, too talkative young woman - inner child with potential for be present in real life by Jen Lilley , for supporting actors and for Delucci couple or Gus, for the portrait of boss by Perry Gilpin or Kandysse McClure as Angela. It has the beautiful virtue to be more romance but, mixing cook, family, vocation, friendship in fair way, it is just a pure seductive film, honest at whole.

A film like a fire in the smoke from chimney.

I initially tuned in to watch the movie without much hope it would be anything more than the usual Valentine's Day drivel. I was pleasantly surprised, especially by the very solid performance by Jen Lilley. This was her best performance to date, in my opinion. Other performances by other actors was acceptable but nothing outstanding. Nevertheless, I found the movie quite pleasing and fun to watch.

The story line is pretty ordinary and Brendan Penny, who has the male lead, is nothing special but Jen Lilley is both charming and delightful, making this movie a worthwhile watch.

I really enjoyed this. First? Brendan Penny is my favorite Hallmark leading man and Jen L is always adorable (this time more than most though I couldn't stop just staring at those big eyes and not in a good way). It wasn't overly cheesy, it wasn't overly acted, I really liked it. I like that the conflict at the end wasn't another guy or somehow that they really screwed each other over or anything.

While it's definitely one of the better movies, there was also really nothing that grabbed me so much that I would be eager to rewatch. But definitely a great watch one time!

I found it on Amazon Prime with my Hallmark movies subscription.

So many Hallmark movies have vapid, often too loud background music. This one has an Original soundtrack that was SO posiitive(and Noticeable!) to this movie. (Not to mention Sinatra singing "The Way You Look Tonight") Really enjoyed this one, and I'd give personal accolades to the musician that was creative enough to make this one stand out from the usual Hallmark Movies, but if I try & go back to get his name, I'll never find my way back to this comment. Hah!

There is a lot going on in this movie, which cannot be said for many Hallmark original movies. It is entertaining and interesting throughout the two hours (minus commercials) and while some parts might be semi-predictable, the plot points were still intriguing.