7.9 stars.
This is hands down one of the funnier Hallmark movies I have seen. Not only does it far surpass in comical genius, it's not even in the same hemisphere as the next best one, whatever that may be. I'm not talking sophisticated sitcom or standup humor, this is good fun and honest light and silly stuff. Maybe the next best laughs I had was something starring Ms. Sustad, because she definitely has her moments too.
Just one thing after another with "All of My Heart". First when they find out they co-own a house, his look of utter surprise and his snide comments, and then she wants to keep it? Then they are driving to the property and she is commenting about the beautiful scenery and his sarcastic reply was spot on. When he's trying to fix the place and it's one slapstick bumbling moment after another. I didn't realize that Mr. Elliot was a comedian. Is he actually, or is this a stroke of genius? Next there are the plumbing blunders, and the old pickup truck fiasco, the paint fight, the electricity, the goats, and on and on...Mr. Asner also has his moments, just an old curmudgeon and so adept at that role.
The romance is also very nice, these two have great chemistry, they feed off each other very nicely. The story is nothing new, but the way it's told is fresh and fun and very entertaining. If you get any laughs in the first 15 minutes, and you like the leads, stick around, this movie might end up being your favorite. This is what romcom is all about, real comedy and real romance, not just so-so.
