Coup de foudre à Big Mountain

This Hallmark romance has a much-used plot: city slicker comes to the country where he meets a woman and encounters a way of life that transforms him. Still, I enjoyed this film, mostly because of its cast. Ryan Paevey plays the part of the New York suit, Richard Belmont, who sidles up to cowgirl Sam Walker, played by Erin Krakow.

When they first meet, Sam is suspicious of Richard's intentions. She is also dealing with existential financial decisions for her Bighorn ranch. Richard eventually warms to the cowboy way of life.

The manner in which director David Winning portrays the Bighorn lifestyle makes me want to live there myself. And that is, in large part, what makes this film so enjoyable.

Very beautiful movie. The view of rancho is so beautiful. Rayn Peavey and Erin Krakow are very cute together. Their chemistry looking national and real. So good together. They need too do another movie together.

Erin Krakow of When Calls the Heart plays a female rancher who has a struggling ranch. Her love interest is played by Hallmark regular Ryan Paevey as a city guy sent to buy the ranch. This plot is vaguely familiar. What makes this better than average is the stars are charming and look good together. Their dialog doesn't feel forced or artificial. It's cute at times especially when she dresses him like a Ken Doll cowboy.

Okay for a watch.

Love the movie and actors overall, but there was one thing I had a hard time getting over. Sam always had a little too much make-up and nice hairdo to be working on a ranch. Plus, the hat just did not look natural on her. (Just my opinion though)

No big surprises on the storyline. Hallmark loves to rehash previous stories & revamp them for different settings. This one was in beautiful Montana & the scenery was spectacular. The difference here was the great progress of Ryan Pavey's character from a city slicker businessman to one who embraces the outdoor ranch life. He gave a great performance & the chemistry between him & Erin Krakow was very believable. Like others have mentioned, a sequel must be commissioned real soon !