The 2022 Spring into Love Hallmark films were decent, though none for me were great, with 'Just One Kiss' faring best. 'A Tail of Love' sounded really cute and dogs are very hard to resist. Have seen plenty of charming dog-oriented films. Have seen Brittany Bristow and Chris McNally in other things and have liked them both on the whole, though am more familiar with Bristow in supporting roles (i.e. The comic relief best friend). The 2022 Hallmark films were of variable quality, but only two really of the previous films were bad.
'A Tail of Love' is another decent Spring into Love film. It isn't my definition of great, not as great as has been said here, but it is sweet and charming despite the story not always convincing. When it comes to ranking Hallmark's 2022 output, 'A Tail of Love' is in the middle category rather than being in either the good or bad categories, while managing to be a good representation of Bristow and McNally. Anybody who loves dog will not be disappointed as well and there is plenty to like here.
Bristow and McNally are good in their roles, particularly McNally in a subtly charismatic and charmingly easy going performance as the more likeable and consistently written character. Wasn't always on board with Bristow's character, but she is still perky, looks lovely and does have charm as well. Actually personally thought their chemistry was nice and subtle, while not off the charts. The dogs are absolutely adorable and most of the supporting cast are solid.
Furthermore, it is a good looking film with the beautiful scenery standing out. The music is pleasant enough and fits. The script doesn't come over as too cheesy or sentimental, flows at least and sounds like everyday conversation. Enough of the story is light hearted and heart-warming.
Despite however the business stuff not always making sense and the ending feeling too unrealistically neat, actually did not buy McNally's character's final decision and he comes over as naive at this point considering how he was treated in the contrived and rushed feeling conflict. Bristow's character is not always likeable, coming over as too immature at times.
The villainous boss character is also out of kilter annoying and overplayed by Stephanie Moore. The pacing could have been tighter at times, with some draggy stretches, and everything with the severance was overused and repetitive.
Summing up, decent but unexceptional. 6/10.
