All of My Heart: The Wedding

I loved all three of the movies and I'm right now watching the wedding one for probably the fourth time! What I find amusing is Gabby keeps having kids but there is no daddy goat In sight!!!

2018's 'All of My Heart: The Wedding' is the third and last film in the 'All of My Heart' trilogy. Really liked the first film, but was rather disappointed in the second. So was hoping that this second sequel would be as good as the first or somewhere in between. 2018's Fall Harvest block was surprisingly consistent, in that all of the films in it were good and more (something not achieved with that block in previous or succeeding years). It was easily the most consistent and best seasonal block that year.

'All of My Heart: The Wedding' is one of the weaker 2018 Fall Harvest films, but that it is still well worth watching in a good way says a lot about how surprisingly good that block was. Of the three 'All of My Heart' films it is the second best, not as good as the first film but a lot better than the second. It is brought down significantly by one major aspect that affected the realism. There is still though a lot to like and it does very well at wrapping things up.

Getting the big elephant in the room out of the way, it is agreed that 'All of My Heart: The Wedding' is spoilt somewhat by everything with the probate legalities, which are really sloppy and unrealistic and it is a big issue when a sizeable part of the plot. Also agree that the third inheritor angle was overused and soapy.

Maybe the pacing could have been tighter at times.

For all those not so good things, there is a lot done well. Lacey Chabert is incredibly charming without even having to try hard, it just comes naturally to her and comes out effortlessly. Brennan Elliott is easy going and down to earth and in an understated way, and he didn't seem stiff to me. They had a lovely sweet genuine chemistry together that doesn't start off too perfectly and it does grow in a way that didn't feel rushed or too slow. The rest of the cast are strong.

On a further note, the characters were easy to connect with and while they are typical for Hallmark they didn't come over as too stereotyped or derivative. Jenny is much more sympathetic this time compared to 'Inn Love' and is not as selfish. The new characters introductions were done well, the father reconnection had a lot of heart and easy to relate to (though it could have gone into more depth). The production values are attractive, especially the suitably picturesque scenery and the music isn't overused or overscored while still having presence. The direction is assured enough and it's all present or correct, if not award worthy.

Script is light-hearted and flows naturally, while not being cheesy or over sentimental and any hostility is not overdone. The story has a lot of heart and doesn't take itself too seriously, while treating the subject with enough maturity. The ending is truly uplifting and touching, not too pat this time.

In summary, good end if not quite up the same standard as the first. 7/10.

The 'All of My Heart' series continues for Hallmark, with this 'wedding themed' third film.

I thought the second one created silly reasons for trying to create a wedge between the characters that obviously would be resolved in the end, so this one worked much better for me.

Yes, the legal side probably doesn't hold up to much scrutiny, but there's so much fun in watching Elliot and Chabert interact.

They should probably stop at three though.

Nothing like a Lacey Chabert movie to warm your heart. It's so easy to fall in love with the couple, the town, the goats and right down to the squeeky "singing sink." It's not upbeat and cheesy, it's more warm and inviting like a cup of hot herbal tea. Its easy to see why this 3 part story was voted a fan favorite. It was not meant to go beyond the first one but when fans urged them for more they gave them what they wanted. If you're focused on what's realistic or accurate you're probably in the wrong place. Much like a Christmas movie, the focus is on the impossible or improbable, but makes you want to forget that and for an hour or two. If there's a matchmaking Santa, a woman who finds a kid's letter asking for a Mom and becomes that, a magical ornament or snow globe, or an angel who turns out to be in a coma who finds her true love, you might giggle or even joke about it (from another perspective-stalkers, people who break into an amnesiac's condo, or emotional cheaters,etc lol) you just don't over-analyze it you just enjoy it for what it is. Why put a limit on the season for a good, clean, likeable story? It's Hallmark! It's the magical land where everyone is an awesome baker and if you're not you're soon to become one. It's literally sweet! If you're anything like me, you don't turn to Hallmark for realism, you turn to it to escape...escape to the land of Hallmark where every town is friendly, every place is beautiful, families are healed and true love can happen in a weekend! Watch it or don't watch it. That's up to you, but I think this one is worth it. You may even shed a few unexpected tears.

I have loved all three films. I have grown attached to all the characters in the town as well as the happy couple, and would love their stories to be embellished. The introduction of Dad...well this can be added more to. In essence I want another film...expecting...?......more love found in the Inn. I do hope so. Ps love the goats too.