L'Amour comme chiens et chats

A Hallmark movie. At the first sigh, enough for define it. In fact, a not so fair definition. Because it is more than a romance story, a nice confrontation and charming - expected end . It is the film of Mozart and Frank. And the spice is the performance of Gwynyth Walsh. So, good looking actors in lead roles, traits of war between Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn and a cat and a dog as masters of a real beautiful storytelling example.

Yep, that premise has been done and this one follows a lot of those movies in the way it develops. The renters are angry at each other then at the agency. Of course, the agency can't do anything for them and there is no place else in town available. The owner does refund half to each. When it's apparent they are stuck they settle in and start annoying each other. They make rules. The line down the middle, in this case, is only in the refrigerator. One of the rules was that each person could only use the bathroom 3 times in one day. Good luck if you have to go.

This is my second time watching this. Not sure why I gave it 8 stars the first time. I only downgraded one as a result of this time, but I feel like if today was my first time it would be even lower.

Still it was a pleasant enough movie. The dog and cat added a little fun. Cassidy Gifford is appealing as Laura who is a bright eyed optimist. Laura is far more ready to go with the flow at first. Spencer has to get really annoying before she runs away to her friend's house. But they make up and start adapting to each other. That part was a little rushed. Gifford and Wyatt Nash have some chemistry, but it isn't given enough screen time. The acting is OK as is the dialogue, but neither is extraordinary. Same for the scenery.

There is a side story about Laura that leads into the climax more than the relationship. There is also a little twist involving the owner that is obscurely hinted when Laura first enters the house. I noticed the hints on my second time through knowing what the twist was.

This TV movie has a predictable and formulaic story, but if you are looking for a good-natured romance, it will fit the bill.

A booking mix-up has two strangers renting the same house at the same time. This is a familiar scenario, complicated by the fact that they own pets that don't get along. Laura Haley (Cassidy Gifford) has a dog named Frank, and Spencer Hodkins (Wyatt Nash) has a cat named Mozart. It seems the stars are aligned against this pair with the dueling pets and the competing leases. Plus Spencer has a girlfriend.

But we know that love will find a way, especially in a Hallmark film. Unfortunately, though, I did not feel much chemistry between the two leads. Cassidy Gifford is the daughter of Frank and Kathie Lee. She is a beautiful woman with lots of energy who is very likable. Wyatt Nash is an alumnus of the "Survivor" series. He plays an uptight character---so much so that it interferes with the credibility of the destined relationship.

There is a twist at the end, but you might see it coming from far away; that doesn't spoil the story, however.

The best part of this film is Cassidy Gifford. Coincidentally, she was in two films with the same title. This one is from 2017.

This wasn't a bad movie, actually. I really liked the premise, where a character named Laura Haley (Cassidy Gifford), an up and coming photographer, gets to spend 2 weeks in a summer house with her dog, Frank but she realizes that the house was double booked by writer Spenser (Wyatt Nash) and although they're two personalities that can't live in the same house, things get even more complicated when Spenser brings his cat, Mozart. The rest of the movie has some quirky dialog. Loved the filming location and the rest of the characters. Singer/songwriter Hayley Sales (Susan) has one of the best scenes in the entire movie. I watched this part over and over again. Gwyneth Walsh is a great supporting actress.

Lara (Cassidy Gifford) is a recent college graduate now working for her parents' accounting firm. Yet, she is not certain what her future goals are. Having recently been dumped by a boyfriend, she decides to go the Great Northwest and visit college friends. To further her own rest and relaxation, she rents a spectacular lake house. But, oh, horrors! As she is settling in, giving her dog Frank a home tour, another person slips in with HIS CAT MOZART. Handsome Spencer (Wyatt Nash) has rented the same house, with receipts to prove it so. He is finishing a doctoral dissertation and needs peace and quiet. Frank and Mozart take an instant dislike to each other, as do Lara and Spencer. What will they do? After contacting the rental agent, there are problems. There are no immediate houses to rent for the coming week and no other possible solutions. Thus, Lara and Spencer are stuck with each other for the next few. Lara likes taking photos of nature, eating pizza, dogs and loud pop music. In contrast, Spence likes classical turntables, health smoothies, cats and order. This could hardly produce a friendship, let alone a romance, right? Especially when Spencer already has a pretty but domineering galpal who calls constantly? Hallmark, thanks once again. Here is another sweet, funny romance for your gazillion fans. Gifford, daughter of Kathie Lee, is quite fun as the spunky Lara while Nash gives his best button-down, initially smug turn as Spencer. Naturally, animal lovers will also adore Frank and Mozart while sets, costumes, script and zesty direction contribute to an overall high level of satisfaction. Hallmark, as this viewer has stated before, is filling the romantic comedy void that Hollywood has abandoned. So, Hallmark, why not release some of these to the theater and give your fans a great watch on the big screen?