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Throughout my recently started Hallmark film completest quest expanding (so The Spring Fever, Summer Nights, Fall Harvest etc blocks on top of the Christmas films) an interesting quest but very mixed one, there was never the mentality of expecting a classic or the film in question to be flawless. Which never was the case. There was always the expectation of seeing a film where one can see at least some effort rather than merely cash-in level.

Effort that can absolutely be seen in 'A Novel Romace'. It is only the second 2015 Hallmark film and already that year has gotten off to a promising start for Hallmark. No Hallmark film seen yet has been great, though many has had many great things while having a few not so good ones. Which is the case with 'A Novel Romance'. Really liked the concept, which was cute if familiar, and the film does a nice job with it while never doing anything extraordinary.

'A Novel Romance' isn't perfect. It is let down by the very rushed and very silly final act, with almost everything happening too hastily and most of it not ringing true. Like most Hallmark films, the ending is a bit too neat.

Was expecting to be pretty predictable, and was not disappointed in this respect, very by the letter.

However, so much is great. It is a very nice looking film, one of Hallmark's best looking 2015 films in my view. The scenery really does entrance and the photography doesn't cheapen it at all. The music at least fits tonally and in placement and has presence without being over-loud. The dialogue is sharp enough and flows naturally, while also having the right amount of sentiment (not too much in quality and quantity).

Characters aren't complex, then again that shouldn't be expected watching Hallmark, but aren't too stereotypical and are generally likeable enough. The story may be predictable and not perfect in execution, but it is incredibly charming, sweet without being too sugary and very heart-warming. There is a nice lightness to it too on the whole. The cast are all solid, with Amy Acker being especially engaging. Very nice chemistry with her and equally charming Dylan Bruce.

Summing up, nice film. 7/10.

Amy Acker gets another opportunity to present herself with her consistently busy career in television and movies. She stars in this typical romance drama as an aspiring writer reviewing books for a local newspaper. This predictable romance movie involves her character falling for the dashing, famous but anonymous writer that forms the basis of this movie like similar ones with the same plot outline. Both Amy and her co-star Dylan Bruce handle their performances competently with a smoothly written and edited script. Somehow this fun movie performs as expected even as it avoids becoming loaded down with redundant or repeatedly dull or boring scenes the audience has seen hundreds of times before. While not a breakout romance drama, the actors, director, and writers are able to carry this movie off as a worthwhile effort to be seen on Hallmark Movies Now.

This movie really surprised me. When I read the premise I was quite skeptical, believing that this movie would be another one of Hallmark's cheesy rom-coms (not that that's a bad thing!) but I quality of this movie was great!

The lead actors were fantastic, particularly Amy Acker who delivered a great performance.

I thought the writing of this movie was really great, as it didn't end in the cliché way I thought it would. I liked that the characters faced more strife and trouble in their relationship than the average Hallmark romance.

9/10 stars. You lost the last star in the finale moment. Just a teensy bit corny. Otherwise a great flick. Recommended.

A novelist and a literary critic meet on a plane flight to Portland, but they don't exchange phone numbers or last names. The writer, Liam (Dylan Bruce), was interested, so when he accidentally discovers her identity later, he tracks her down at her newspaper job.

Sophie (Amy Acker) is dealing with a recent very-public breakup from her ex, who was in the public eye, and she has trust issues. Dylan writes under a pen name and has been resisting the publisher's wish that he reveal his identity. As their relationship blossoms, they deal with their issues separately and privately. Eventually, each must reveal their concerns (with trust and real identity) if they are to truly build a meaningful relationship.

The chemistry in this Hallmark romance is enough to make the story work.

Look for Charles Dutton as one of Sophie's friends who helps her evaluate the new man in her life. And Camille Mitchell as Liam's agent, who adds a spark to the story.

I have never seen a more suited pair than these two. They are perfect for one another.

Amy Acker plays Sophie, an Oregon newspaper reporter who meets on a plane from New York to Portland, Liam Bradley the mysterious author of her favorite romance...only she doesn't know it. When he sees she has an advanced copy of his latest novel he solicits her honest opinion...unfortunately, it isn't good.

Hurt in the past by her celebrity ex-boyfriend in a very public way, Sophie is afraid of lies and dishonest men...Liam is afraid to tell Sophie who he really is. Will these two get together? Or will Liam's reveal drive Sophie away?

This is over the top with sweetness and these two couldn't be more adorable together...if that floats your boat, this could be the romantic Hallmark movie for you.

I rated as high as I did because I love Amy Acker & Dylan Bruce, but this story was so lame in parts that I could hardly get through it. The overreaction & manufactured melodrama had my eyes rolling HARD. I've enjoyed many Hallmark movies, but not this one.

This is a real story with heart and very little pretense. Both MC actors had very obvious chemistry. I highly recommend this to anyone with an interest in a deeper kind of romance. For a TV movie, it's there in many different ways. I see that it's for sale (as of this writing). For the first time ever, I'm going to buy a Hallmark movie since I want to be able to watch it again. And again... Thanks to everyone involved in this movie for what you created. You should all be proud.

Poorly researched (publishing business) and a female character who lies and then dumps male lead bcz he didn't tell her he was a reclusive author. Wimpy character who is hard to like. Poor writing with weak conflict that must be manipulated.

This movie contains a pet peeve of mine. In real life you don't just walk up to your boss and say "today is my last day and I am starting my own business in direct competition to yours" And, then the boss smiles and wishes her well? Seriously? Otherwise this is not a bad movie for its type, even with the cheesy ending.

Way too melodramatic. Characters wimpy. Put me in bad mood. Except for the agent, supporting characters really stupid.

There are many things about this movie that were good/very good: very good actors, good cinematography, good conflict, good choice of Portland, OR, and New York city locations (actually the movie may have been filmed elsewhere), and very good chemistry between the 2 lead actors. The only problem is the script, and it's a big problem. It's almost as if the screenwriter tried as hard as possible to write the most trite and cliché'd script possible. There's not one clever thing in this movie, not one surprise, nothing that would distinguish it from many, many similar romantic movies; well, except some of those movies at least try to put in a surprise, some unexpected twist, which then might lead to other interesting things, etc. Just a few changes to the plot, maybe some clever turn(s) or something humorous, could have made this movie far more successful.

An enjoyable and heartfelt movie with excellent acting and good script.

This is a silly formulaic rom-com. Amy Acker plays Sophie the same way she plays every role; hesitant speech, fixed, semi-smile regardless of the line she's delivering and heavenward gaze with her eyes, rolled around at every opportunity as if someone told her she has expressive eyes, so she works them at every opportunity. The plot is thin: book critic unknowingly falls in love with the author of a book she's slammed. Sophie is supposed to be a writer and literary critic, in line for a New York magazine job, yet acts like an unsophisticated bumpkin, agog being seated in First Class, taking a selfie while riding in a limo "because her friends will never believe it!" Oh please. Liam is supposedly a very successful author of best-sellers but he's wowed by this small town, cardigan wearing woman who stalks him when he meets with a client and talks with "other women." I give it 3 stars only because the other cast members are OK (even if there IS a token, wise black man friend!) and the scenery is lovely. Shot in wonderfully scenic British Columbia, I'm always puzzled why the writers just don't set the films there; why must BC always "fill in " for US locations? Are we so parochial that we won't watch a movie set outside the US? Sheeesh.

I only gave it 5/10, judging it as a general movie. But as a romantic comedy it scores much higher.

It ticks off all the usual romantic comedy plot points, very competently and satisfyingly. Man meets woman, falls in love, unwilling concealments leads to misunderstandings and obstacles, everything gets worked out at end with help of friends and love, there are tears. Though thankfully there is no villain.

It has likable (but not perfect) clean cut white characters, with token minority characters. It is shot in tourist brochure backgrounds.

It stays within the bounds of modern western politically correct 'liberal' ideology, as such is outside bounds of realism. It preaches honesty, being true to yourself, reality and power of perfect love, etc. As such most of the dialogue is not worth any attention.

However, i found movie genuinely funny at points, not unintentionally either.

Another extra, it has Amy Acker, always a very good thing in any movie or TV. Other actors were not bad performers either, though some of the direction was bit clumsy.

Given all the elements of this story. I thought the acting was great the story well acted.

A neat idea betrayed by a script that manipulates the characters like puppets. These Hallmark romances have a predictable arc, but there's usually a certain measure of believability in the complications that block culmination of the romance and in the emotional and intellectual competence of the contending not-yet-betrothed-partners.

The leading woman-puppet, despite being a book, film and theatre critic is given the emotional maturity of a middle school girl, and the the pseudonymous runaway-best-selling romance novelist child of movie star parents leading man-puppet is awarded the emotional competence of a high schooler with the most crippling case of communicative lockjaw I've ever seen.

Only the night before I'd seen another Hallmark movie, sweet and maybe a little sappy, but still lovely, "Away and Back."

This was a really very good movie. James Welch Henderson Arkansas 8/18/2021.

I have a question: which year is now? Is it 1950? 1800 or 2016? It's not a start of a cinema. But in this movie actors simply don't know how to act. Good idea was turned down by terrible acting. Dylan Bruce looks scared all the time, afraid of something or somebody. I'm not convinced with such low acting. Charles S. Dutton also acts like in school drama - shy and scared. What's going on? Overall - boring, way too boring. The movie could be splendid but actors playing is weak. While watching the only thought was in mind: fake fake fake. Such movies you forget after less than an hour... I don't recommend to waist time. Giving 2 stars only for the theme - books.

A Novel Romance with Amy Acker is a must see. All of us have been in relationships even marriages where some of what is revealed in this movie must be dealt with. I'd never heard of Amy before but if you're a fan you will love her in this film. All acting is superb but Amy's performance is stunning, yet vulnerable, beautiful, charming, witty, and sweet. A realistic love story with enchanting sweet romance that only Amy could portray but all can relate to. I must admit I've already viewed it more than once. I'm a new fan of Amy's thanks to her in this movie. Man or woman have a glass of wine sit back and enjoy the movie and then think about encounters in your past or maybe one you would like to have in the future! Fun, very sweet, very romantic and very enjoyable . . . a must see!!