La ricetta perfetta

This exact same story has been done so many times!!!! Not even a different twist. Boring. Not worth watching unless you've never watched a Hallmark movie.

There have been a few movies with this premise. Publishing editor works with difficult chef to make a cookbook. The movie uses a few of the other plot devices that are common also.

I did not like the character Becky at the start of the movie. (Note to you flamers out there - that is not a reflection on the actor although I thought Deb Howard overplayed "stuck up" a little.) Yes Becky was supposed to be arrogant but I think it was too much and made Becky unlikeable. I will say I was surprised and glad to see that she stopped and listened when challenged to do so. And like most of these movies that start out with antagonism between the leads, that friction disappeared a little too quickly. Then without going into details, the conflict, climax, and ending were clumsily done.

Becky's 180 degree character change didn't make sense the way the movie was done. She starts out as a very accomplished and confident woman at the top of her game and proud of it. As I hinted, a little too proud of it. But clearly the entire package came from deep inside that person and from years of success. I don't think the movie made a case for why she would change so much of who that person was, especially her values.

Relationship is what makes these movies enjoyable and that was there. Howard and Dennis Andres had chemistry even when they were arguing. They had plenty of screen time together to work it.

The movie doesn't make as much use of Matteo Bolognese, the kid, as it could have, but what they did use, they used well, and less is more.

I'm a little sarcastic above about at least two reviewers flaming another review, apparently over being rude about Deb Howard. I don't see any review like that, so it must have been taken down. Actually, I agree that personal attacks unrelated to the acting are in poor taste, especially about things like voice or body type. (One of my very favorite actors has an unusual voice that some people don't like, but I love her work.)

Co-incidentally, this is the third Dennis Andres Reel One movie I've seen this month and set up is very much like Blueprint To The Heart ie a professional women is employed to supposedly improve a fella. Hint Of Love is the better of the two, but not quite as good as Colours of Love - although the title fits much better! The above flicks are all-age viewable, but HoL & CoL are multigenerational. The battle is probably more original in this film: Posh chef v single dad quick meals and I think many viewers with all kinds of time limits will connect with the Dad - I'd buy his cook book!

Dennis Andres elevates any movie he is in. He brings a warmth, charm, and authenticity to his characters which is always a joy to watch!

Somehow this "style" of movie makes the screens, where the reality is you always know what the outcome will be.

I guess that maybe one day the scriptwriter will shock the viewer but I very much doubt it.

The theme for this film is "Becky" an agent for a cook book publisher, takes on the disconcerting Will, who she finds hard to get along with ( heard this all before right?), who is going out with Robert ( we all know what he is in store for him right ?).

Anyway I guess what makes these films being constantly aired is that its PG rated, politely scripted but unfortunately very poorly acted.

You seemed to get sucked in to watching this film, with the " outcome clock " ticking in the background, you just wished it came sooner, rather than having to wait the 1hr 24mins that you have to endure.

Avoid and watch a less predictable movie.