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A warm hearted Hallmark film here, with two engaging performances from the two leads.

Yes, it's predictable in places, but there aren't too many films these days that can boast as easy-going wholesome entertainment.

I believe this has lead to other 'In The Vineyard' films, and I look forward to seeing these.

Based on the novel, Autumn In The Vineyard (A St. Helena Vineyard Novel) by Marina Adair, this is a fun and quirky film that is sure to delight It has crime tape, a grape picking competition, betting parents, meddling friends, and one big fire. You can see the thin line between annoyance and love between the 2 main characters. You root for their love but laugh at their ups and downs. It's great to see a real relationship played on TV without technology. Loved it James Welch Henderson Arkansas 4/26/21.

At the first sigh, all is so familiar than it seems be the option only for Hallmark fans. And, off course, it is it. But... . The family clashes, the competition, the vineyard, the gentle touch of ordinary problems are just well used. So, the result is not boring, not pink and not only for the fans. The acting is far to be so bad and few scenes - from the picking of the grapes to the effort to prevent the fire eating the vineyard, from the dialogues between parents to the simplicity defining the story are just good points. So, not remarkable but nice at whole.

Hallmark's Fall Harvest films in all their years have been variable. There are some good ones, some bad ones and some in between. Which is actually true of all their seasonal blockings, their Christmas films in particular. 2016's 'Autumn in the Vineyard' is the first of three 'Into the Vineyard' films, the others being 2017's 'Summer in the Vineyard' and 2019's 'Valentine in the Vineyard', all featuring the same two leads. Both of whom capable of good performances.

2016 varied with its Fall Harvest batch, and 'Autumn in the Vineyard' to me is one of the better ones. While not mind-blowing or anything that made me go wow, and it did feel more like a Valentine film yet meant to be set in Autumn, it was charming and fun and there was plenty to like. Of the three 'Into the Vineyard' films, 'Autumn in the Vineyard' is the best in my view. The other two are definitely watchable, though pretty more of the same.

Sure, the story is very formulaic and does very little new with a type of story that one pretty much knows how it is going to map out quite a bit of time before it happens. A bit over-simple too. The editing also could have been tighter and more refined, being on the haphazard side at times.

There are times early on where the script is corny and awkward.

On the other hand, there is a lot to like. Rachael Leigh Cook is immensely charming and perky, and of the three 'In the Vineyard' films her character is at her most likeable here. Brendan Penny proves that with a good leading lady his easy going and subtle charisma can shine and shine it does. The chemistry between them is heart-warming and has a playful. The supporting cast are also good with no exceptions, and while the characters are not meaty they are not ciphers, dull or irritating and motivations make sense.

Although the story is too simple and unoriginal, it is very light-hearted and heart-warming, with a nice energy. Liked too that it doesn't try to do too much, even with more than one subplot going on. The script isn't too cheesy or schmaltzy and is suitably playful in the two leads' interactions. The editing aside, 'Autumn in the Vineyard' looks good visually. Especially the gorgeous scenery. The music doesn't distract and really liked how the film made the absolute most of the setting without shoving it in the viewer's face.

Concluding, nicely done if not perfect. 7/10.

This Hallmark romance centers on two families---the Baldwins and the DeLucas---with a history of feuding. Both are vintners in a valley where they battle every year for recognition of their new vintages.

Frankie Baldwin (Rachael Leigh Cook) and Nate DeLuca (Brandon Penny) dated years ago. When Nate returns to the valley after securing his Ph. D., they discover they both have a financial interest in a local winery. The battle lines are drawn and they decide on a bet to determine who will gain full ownership of the Sorrento Winery.

Cook and Penny are strong leads and the chemistry between them is strong enough to make their love-hate relationship believable. I see that two sequels to this film were made in 2017 and 2019.

I found the lead actress in this to be quite abrasive and overly harsh. I feel it would have been more realistic for them to be friendlier. It made the eventual romance feel so forced and fake. I enjoyed the sequels much better than this first installment, simply because the bickering was too much.

The movie is about two childhood friends who are now forced to work in the vineyard until their legal dispute is resolved.

The movie is sweet and cute with the beautiful location where it was shot. The movie is thousand times better than the Netflix rom-coms. The movie is short but well balanced without unnecessary over-acting like most rom-coms, but this movie is very different and well made. The movie even surpassed even some mainstream rom-coms.

The movie from the beginning until the end will keep your face smiling. The good casting of the lead characters overshadows the weaker points of the movie. This movie is an absolute yes to watch for me.

Sometimes you just want to sit down and enjoy a movie that has a good feel about everything.Lovely acting,Rachael leigh cook doesn't seem to age.Setting is beautiful.Even though the plot is simple,the movie is just capable of bringing a smile on your face.I hope more people watch this.

This captured my interest initially because of its setting in vineyards and because it involves making wine. I love seeing vineyards, small tow life and the spectacular scenery it brings. This movie is another easy watching Hallmark movie. Nothing exceptional about the story, the female and male look great together though the acting from the female lead isn't giving good vibes - too exaggerated at times. There's lots of missed opportunities to elevate the spirit and interest in the movie. The ending is like 2 or 3 minutes if the two leads being happy together - seems like a hurried declaration of love.

7.4 stars.

In many ways 'Autumn in the Vineyard' surpasses a lot of movies, and in other ways falls short. It has really good landscapes, vines as far as the eye can see, and there's a pretty adorable llama or alpaca that is friendly and cute and eats out of Frankie's hands. And the romance, although it's mainly a tense and super competitive one, nonetheless it peeks through now and again.

This film seems to take a few detours with the story about Frankie's relationship with her dad, which is confusing, is he a good father or not, why did he hire some stranger instead of his daughter (who is the logical choice to run the vineyard)? Another side story is her brother, but it's a dead end, he's a cop but there is nothing interesting dredged out of that. Then Nate who is from a rival wine making family in the valley, has always loved Frankie, and she him. Nate and his mother seem to be the sensible ones, and Frankie's family are more stubborn, yet are we supposed to side with Frankie? I kinda like Nate's side better, they actually play fair (except his brothers are juvenile and shallow). The rivalry is interesting, and the people of the town rally behind one family or the other...a Hatfield's vs McCoys kind of feeling, and it pulls you into that drama.

This film has a very intriguing undertone, and I understand why there are a couple of sequels. In addition, 'Autumn in the Vineyard' has a depth that evokes uncommon and unique emotions, akin to some of Hollywood's major blockbuster films, reeling you into an epic family saga of rivalry and loyalty, of power and greed...yet this film is devoid of half the necessary elements to elevate it from average to great. Thus my confusion as to why some parts are outstanding and others fall flat. It has potential, but there are a few major flaws in the presentation. At times you will be swept into the adventure, but these are too few to credit as anything more than dumb luck.

Love that movie. Great acting and scenery. Only question is where was this movie filmed?

This is my favorite Hallmark fall movie. RLC has great chemistry with all of her male leads but it's extra special with Brendan. They really are the perfect pairing! Also, let's give it up to Mittens- the cute vineyard llama!