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La Recette du grand amour

Original title: A Dash of Love
  • TV Movie
  • 2017
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
2.7K
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Brendan Penny and Jen Lilley in La Recette du grand amour (2017)
ComedyRomance

When an aspiring chef lands a dream job at her idol's restaurant, she befriends the handsome executive chef. After they are both wrongly fired from there, the duo decides to open their own e... Read allWhen an aspiring chef lands a dream job at her idol's restaurant, she befriends the handsome executive chef. After they are both wrongly fired from there, the duo decides to open their own eatery to prove their food is better.When an aspiring chef lands a dream job at her idol's restaurant, she befriends the handsome executive chef. After they are both wrongly fired from there, the duo decides to open their own eatery to prove their food is better.

  • Director
    • Christie Will Wolf
  • Writers
    • Sandra Berg
    • Judith Berg
    • Sib Ventress
  • Stars
    • Jen Lilley
    • Brendan Penny
    • Peri Gilpin
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    2.7K
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    • Director
      • Christie Will Wolf
    • Writers
      • Sandra Berg
      • Judith Berg
      • Sib Ventress
    • Stars
      • Jen Lilley
      • Brendan Penny
      • Peri Gilpin
    • 21User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jen Lilley
    Jen Lilley
    • Nikki Turner
    Brendan Penny
    Brendan Penny
    • Paul Dellucci
    Peri Gilpin
    Peri Gilpin
    • Holly Hanson
    Kandyse McClure
    Kandyse McClure
    • Angela
    Frances Flanagan
    Frances Flanagan
    • Trish Dellucci
    Eric Pollins
    Eric Pollins
    • Marty Dellucci
    Antonio Cayonne
    Antonio Cayonne
    • Jerrod
    Benjamin Wilkinson
    Benjamin Wilkinson
    • Henry Seager
    Kelly-Ruth Mercier
    Kelly-Ruth Mercier
    • Beth
    John Innes
    John Innes
    • Gus
    Guy Christie
    Guy Christie
    • Food Critic
    Frank Zotter
    • Manager #1
    Lisa Kimberley
    Lisa Kimberley
    • Assistant
    Andrew Beha
    • Restaurant Customer
    • (uncredited)
    Jim Eliason
    • Restaurant Customer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Christie Will Wolf
    • Writers
      • Sandra Berg
      • Judith Berg
      • Sib Ventress
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    User reviews21

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    9MIssM19

    This movie is on fire!

    OK, maybe I intended to make a pun and it backfire. What do I have to say? I LOVED this movie. I expected this to be a classic Hallmark movie that I enjoy for half and hour, and maybe pause three or four times to check twitter, but let me tell your something: I didn't paused it, not even once! And that's when I know it's going into my Hallmark's favorite movies list.

    First of all. The plot was good. The acting was good, even the secondary characters were good. I swear 30 minutes into the movie and I was smiling life a fool.

    Brendan Penny - and here I thought he had chemistry with Rachel Leigh Cook - may be one of my favorite Hallmark guys (along with Andrew W.Walker) and even though I enjoyed what he has done, he had me here smiling like an idiot. I saw Jen Lilley in "The spirit of Christmas" just yesterday and she did a good job, but in this movie, she was great, she played the adorable girl who is trying to get her dream come true. The most important thing is that...

    What had me smiling for an hour straight is the chemistry between the two leads, OH MY GOD, I'm still smiling while I write this. I really hope they get to make another movie together. I'll be the first in line to watch it.
    8Marky423

    Peri Gilpin needs to be to protagonist in her own movie!

    I really enjoyed this. First? Brendan Penny is my favorite Hallmark leading man and Jen L is always adorable (this time more than most though I couldn't stop just staring at those big eyes and not in a good way). It wasn't overly cheesy, it wasn't overly acted, I really liked it. I like that the conflict at the end wasn't another guy or somehow that they really screwed each other over or anything.

    While it's definitely one of the better movies, there was also really nothing that grabbed me so much that I would be eager to rewatch. But definitely a great watch one time!

    I found it on Amazon Prime with my Hallmark movies subscription.
    7TheLittleSongbird

    Expectations not dashed

    Despite the setting being a very familiar one, the premise did sound very cute. Jen Lilley is a bit hit and miss for me, but she is good in the right roles. Brendan Penny is more consistent, his subtle charisma and easy going charm obvious in most of his roles apart from when his material is weak or/and has bad leading ladies. Have always liked Peri Gilpin and love her on 'Frasier', an all time favourite of mine. Hallmark's Countdown to Valentine's Day output is very up and down, but there are some good ones out there.

    'A Dash of Love' thankfully is one of them. A very worthwhile and charming watch and one of the better Countdown to Valentine's Day films from the year, even though not great with a few of the flaws often found in Hallmark films. It does show that Lilley can be good with the right material and it doesn't do anything to disgrace or waste Penny and Gilpin. As far as 2016's Hallmark output goes, 'A Dash of Love' is neither one of the best or worst and is instead around solid middle.

    It isn't perfect. It could have done with more freshness, really liked what was done with the setting but the basic story is pretty formulaic and there is not much surprising.

    The biggest problem, and the only massively major one that sadly dragged the film down significantly, was the truly ridiculous, rushed and contrived last 30 minutes that is capped off by an ending that is too convenient and unrealistically so.

    However, a lot is good. The best thing about it is Lilley, who is a radiantly charming presence and works very hard in making the film without trying too hard. Her character is a flawed one but not overly flawed. Penny brings subtle charisma and easy going charm to his role, one that is not much different from most of his roles but it is a type of role he plays well. Gilpin gives a zesty supporting turn in a role very different from Roz. The characters are cliched but are engaging and easy to connect with, until the last act. The romantic chemistry is understated but always natural and genuine.

    The direction is not innovative, but 'A Dash of Love' is one of those films that doesn't require that. It still shows a nice understanding and control of the material and the character interaction doesn't come over as static.

    Production values are well crafted and never look cheap, the scenery is especially nice. Hallmark tend to over-score their films, the music here fits nicely and doesn't come over as constant or too loud. Certainly not to the extent where you can't hear the dialogue. The dialogue here is suitably light-hearted and playful, while also having the right amount of seriousness without being melodramatic. The story makes great use of the setting, which has great nostalgic value, and while unoriginal and formulaic it is also lively and has a light and warm heart.

    Overall, pretty good. 7/10.
    9soozin2

    Refreshing Soundtrack

    So many Hallmark movies have vapid, often too loud background music. This one has an Original soundtrack that was SO posiitive(and Noticeable!) to this movie. (Not to mention Sinatra singing "The Way You Look Tonight") Really enjoyed this one, and I'd give personal accolades to the musician that was creative enough to make this one stand out from the usual Hallmark Movies, but if I try & go back to get his name, I'll never find my way back to this comment. Hah!
    10debbiekasper-90224

    Loved this

    I loved this very sweet romantic kind of Valentines' Day movie. Hurrah to the writer's for making this one stand out from the pack. I thought the arena of POP UP restaurant events was very au currant, and interesting to me. Keep 'em coming, Hallmark. The cast did a good job as well, Perri Gilpin as a witch? Great casting & job, Peri.

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    • Trivia
      About 10 months after the film premiered, it received a novelization by Liz Isaacson, released as the fifth e-book from the recently launched Hallmark Publishing.
    • Goofs
      When Nicki talks to Holly for the first time Nikki is wearing a jacket. As the scene continues the jacket disappears and then reappears.
    • Quotes

      Gus: A lie runs only until it's taken by the truth.

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      Performed by Miranda Frigon

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 23, 2017 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • The Hallmark Channel (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • A Dash of Love
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Hallmark Channel
      • Crown Media Productions
      • Two 4 The Money Media
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 25m(85 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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