I don't know about you, but me and my wife we like to watch mediocre rom-com movies from time to time and that's exactly what this movie was like. It was cheesy, cliché, and all that, but in the end it makes you feel good. Don't expect too much and you'll be happy with it :)
38 Reviews
cute but cliche
aintnick-0458911 January 2021
Remake of all the movies of big time boy going back to small town home. It's cute but the "romance" doesn't seemed believable as it's just the usual cliches. And the guy's eye shadow makeup took center stage The movie is ok, only cuz of cutie Ciara is in it, total nerding from Power Rangers Megaforce... I had to dig up Sweet Home Alabama after watching this movie just to give myself that warm fuzzy feeling.
Class Project
gatorgrad-5779317 January 2021
Hallmark Type Movie
bshpx-014564 May 2021
Movie about being in Alabama but filmed in South Carolina and California, complete with Palm Trees. Movie padded with extra long corn hole and flag football scenes. Main character's eyebrows looked like paste on variety. Script and editing made movie look even worse. Simple little movie gone awry. Almost like mocking Alabama.
Friendly cute entertainment
paoball16 April 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Need a feel good movie? Looking for a date movie? Maybe something P. G.? Harmless and unoriginal but cute. Actors look familiar but very cute. Don't know why they couldn't be visiting home... in South Carolina... why did it have to be Alabama ? No one sounds local .. at all!
Never mix business and pleasure
nogodnomasters20 January 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Bryce (James Maslow ) is a Hollywood agent from Alabama. He is going back for his 15th high school reunion without a date. He convinces his client Madison Belle (Ciara Hanna) to come along with him. And PLOT SPOILER she does and they fall in love!!! Who would have thought that one up?
While the film is okay, I would rather have watched "The Proposal" a fourth time.
Guide: No swearing or nudity. Implied sex.
While the film is okay, I would rather have watched "The Proposal" a fourth time.
Guide: No swearing or nudity. Implied sex.
This Is Our Country!
levanshakulashvili4 September 2021
So. Cringe.
katymelba3 February 2021
Not bad at all
nelsy5817 February 2022
I like romcoms. This one even if in the Hallmark genre is quite good. The actors especially Ciara Hanna performed well with smart acting. The cinematography was very well done which separates from other similar movies. The plot is good and though there is no Oscars in play, we'll worth the time to watch.
IM EMBARRASSED FOR MY STATE
tittlecourtney13 April 2021
Buckle up boys and girls cause this is a terrible f'in movie. (I'm gonna preface this with the only reason I didn't give it a 0/10 is because I can't go that low on here and they made a funny joke about Mississippi - which was the only accurate part to this stupid movie)
FIRST: WHAT ARE THESE ACCENTS. I c r i n g e d the entire time. I'm tired of y'all stupid hallmark wannabes putting movies in the south and making us sound like we're a mix between Colonel Sanders and some Victorian era plantation owner. It's overplayed and awful.
- "This is my LA living. Lower Alabama." SIR, Im from Lower Alabama and this is not it. AND then y'all wanna mess up the "Holy Trinity of Bama" and say it's God, Country and Football? Figure it out, it's God, Family and Football but y'all tried. Try again.
- OH AND HE HAD THE AUDACITY TO RIP AN AUBURN FLAG DOWN? HOW DARE YOU.
- And when I say y'all ruined my ENTIRE night by allowing those tone deaf yahoos to ruin the I C O N I C song by Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald?!?!? WHO TF YALL THINK YALL ARE???? AND THEN YOU WANNA ACT LIKE YALL GAVE THAT MAN AN AWARD FOR THAT? DISRESPECTFUL!!!!!!
- And how are y'all gonna have James from Big Time Rush and not even have him sing Boyfriend when he's doing his stupid little unnecessary speech???
- OH and Taylor Hicks???? Singing All American Rejects and they're line dancing to it??? WHAT??? Cmon Taylor you know better wtf.
Enjoyed it
fvrk11 January 2021
This is one of my favorite romcoms of the year so far, I've really enjoyed watching this.
I think the actors did a really great job, they had chemistry, the story was not bad, but at times it could be better, unless it was meant to leave some areas for a continuation... I even enjoyed the music, which is pretty rare for me.
You should give it a shot, I rated it 10 because the chemistry between Jason Burkey and Ciara Hanna made me forget that at times is close to your typical "boy meets girl, falls in love, the end" type of movie, I wanted to see more, I wanted to see what happens next, I still had couple of questions unanswered since I saw potential for the story to evolve.
I know the ratings and reviews are subject to opinion and taste/like for everyone individually, but I strongly feel like the ratings so far were a bit unjust and it deserves at least a solid 7 if not more, overall, that is the only reason I've decided to write a review, to encourage others to give it a chance before judging it based only on the ratings that didn't leave a review.
0/10
jallison-4441431 July 2021
Watched it twice.
krs-9220211 March 2021
Liked I stated, I watched it twice so it wasn't bad. The worst bit, that I skipped over the second time, was the long drawn out speech that the lead male blabbed on. Actually the whole end of the movie needed a rewrite. Aside that it deserves to be watched.
Don't do what I did
leiannwright3 January 2023
Don't waste your time. I'm a big fan of most Hallmark and Hallmark-type movies, so I thought that's what I was getting. It was so bad, it made hallmark look good. I kept telling myself to turn it off, but it was like a train wreck, I just couldn't look away. Don't do what I did. The "plot" was a given, but that's not what bothered me. The acting was horrible, the chemistry didn't exist and the filler between the standard scenes (the meet-cute, the almost kiss, and the misunderstanding) was so cringing, I was embarrassed for them. Whoever wrote this movie hopefully is now working a normal 9 to 5 and isn't allowed to write ever again.
I'm not sure why I'm even giving it two stars.
I'm not sure why I'm even giving it two stars.
Hollywood hates Southerners
RichmondBread20 November 2022
I'm from Virginia. To real Southerners who said they liked this film, what were you watching? I don't care about light stereotypes, they are based on some truth. This however, is sheer mockery . It's way over the top. From the badly fake Southern accents , to the idea that small town folk are so simple minded , to the idea that when a Southerner leaves the South , removes their honesty and integrity and adopts a northern accent , they somehow have "overcome" their inferior past . They don't see Southerners as individuals. They see us as a monolith. Why does Hollywood hate the South so much to make constant drivel like this? And Alabama deserves better.
Alabama Born and Raised
ypwgt17 July 2021
Imagine every cliche the most Ignorant person thinks about Alabama and roll it all into one movie. I don't k ow anyone who: 1. Wears cowboy boots and flannel shirts, 2. Line dances... I saw more of that when I lived in NC, 3. Has an Alabama state flag hanging from their house. I mean football is a big deal but the excessive Roll Tides and Bama pride was way overboard. Check the accent, those people sounded ridiculous.
These days people keep bringing up stereotypes and prejudices... well let me bring this one up. I'm tired of people from Bama being portrayed as simple minded, uneducated, white trash Y'all!!! Come visit and I'll show you what it's really like in the Deep South.
These days people keep bringing up stereotypes and prejudices... well let me bring this one up. I'm tired of people from Bama being portrayed as simple minded, uneducated, white trash Y'all!!! Come visit and I'll show you what it's really like in the Deep South.
Stop me if you've heard this one....
dweber3421 April 2021
Warning: Spoilers
How does a picture like this get green lit for 2021 release?
It's a pleasant enough story, played out by competent, attractive actors. But zero originality. Movie about movies. Sophisticates land in the small town south. Roll Tide. High school reunion with bar scene, flag football scene and dance scene. Girl meets boy with mild threats to their bliss from an ex boyfriend and professional conflicts that are overcome. Post credit scene of them with their eventual children.
It's all been done so often. I can only assume the cast of skilled but not famed actors somehow prevailed upon someone somewhere to produce a feature-length sizzle reel for them to show they can play leads after solid careers of one episode guest roles on TV series. Not a waste of time, per se, but nothing of ground breaking brilliance either.
It's a pleasant enough story, played out by competent, attractive actors. But zero originality. Movie about movies. Sophisticates land in the small town south. Roll Tide. High school reunion with bar scene, flag football scene and dance scene. Girl meets boy with mild threats to their bliss from an ex boyfriend and professional conflicts that are overcome. Post credit scene of them with their eventual children.
It's all been done so often. I can only assume the cast of skilled but not famed actors somehow prevailed upon someone somewhere to produce a feature-length sizzle reel for them to show they can play leads after solid careers of one episode guest roles on TV series. Not a waste of time, per se, but nothing of ground breaking brilliance either.
Not good!
karaferguson6 July 2023
Warning: Spoilers
I think the story line is a given, the main characters get together but the lighting and camera work was so awful. The acting was on the lower end, as expected but you would think they could have cameras where they need to be. When watching it we thought maybe they were only using one camera. There is a part where a character named Zane is in stage and he is talking to the audience. The lights were so bright in the back ground that you couldn't see his face. The editing was so terrible that my teenager asked why they were cutting out scenes. I know it takes a long time to make a movie but if you are going to do it, do it right!
Not as bad as the reviews
mcmino5 February 2023
I don't usually write reviews but I came to defend this movie from some of the bad ones. I think the low scores relate to the setting and not being in Alabama. I don't care about that, not being from the states and as a stand alone film I liked it. It's more edgy and grown up than you 'hallmark' specials. Decent easy watching with some proper romance rather than just declaring love from no where at the end. I'd watch it again. Would like to have seen more character development from the best friend, David, and some of the others but on the whole better than most of the cheesy romance stuff out there.
Just advertising iphone mobile phones!!!
ghasemineda14 February 2021
Below average
mokh-1279017 January 2021
Delightfui Rom-Com, Perfect Couples Movie
sludgemeister10 January 2021
Enjoyed this movie very much - it was an escape from a grim news day, and well-executed. The leads and supporting cast are likeable, the direction is first-rate, and the use of anime techniques for montages elevated the production quality.
This is a 21st century Southern style Rom-Com - there are no Confederate flags (only the state flag of Alabama), no redneck stereotypes (thank you), and I can't remember an expletive (thank you). The idea of a Hollywood agent with a moral compass breaks the mold. There is no racism - only one black character and one Asian character, both of whom support the hero to the max. I would have liked to know more about their backstories (especially David, the best friend from back home). Any nastiness from the town's "bad guys" comes from common human failings, not because of Alabama roots (thank you). Most TV franchises hope for six seasons and a movie. This movie gives enough possibilities for six TV seasons!
This is a 21st century Southern style Rom-Com - there are no Confederate flags (only the state flag of Alabama), no redneck stereotypes (thank you), and I can't remember an expletive (thank you). The idea of a Hollywood agent with a moral compass breaks the mold. There is no racism - only one black character and one Asian character, both of whom support the hero to the max. I would have liked to know more about their backstories (especially David, the best friend from back home). Any nastiness from the town's "bad guys" comes from common human failings, not because of Alabama roots (thank you). Most TV franchises hope for six seasons and a movie. This movie gives enough possibilities for six TV seasons!
Release of album?
ckr-7193416 August 2021
Told hubby this seemed like a movie filled with songs from the same artist debuting his new album. The funniest part was the subtitles. When people said 'Roll Tide!' the subtitles said either, 'real tight' or 'road right'. Too funny! Apparently the closed caption translator has never heard of the university if Alabama!
Horrible acting, plot, and lines!
anakhan-4547917 June 2021
Agree with other reviewers on poor scenery, make up, etc. Thumbs down big time. I quit watching in the middle and forwarded to the end... Just because! Ciara Hannah should get an "Oscar..." for the most boring and poor acting "actress!" She is soooo boring and dumb looking too!
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