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A widowed mom gets a summer internship at a tech company and draws the attention of two very different executives while learning about about accounting, app designs and finding love.A widowed mom gets a summer internship at a tech company and draws the attention of two very different executives while learning about about accounting, app designs and finding love.A widowed mom gets a summer internship at a tech company and draws the attention of two very different executives while learning about about accounting, app designs and finding love.
Matt Afonso
- Ricky
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- TriviaAired as the fifth of six original films in The Hallmark Channel's 2016 "Summer Nights" lineup.
- GoofsMaya would not be allowed to date Will until her course was completed.
- ConnectionsReferences Mary Poppins (1964)
- SoundtracksGonna Find My Way to You
Written and Composed by Justin Busch and Dave Tough
Performed by Malcolm Singleton
Published by Mopsy Music (BMI) and John Sansone Music (SESAC)
Courtesy of Heavy Hitters Music Group, LLC
[Played over opening title and credits]
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The 2016 Summer Nights output was a bit of a mixed bag. While there was 'Summer Villa' that was the best of the good ones, there was also on the other end of the film spectrum quality-wise 'My Summer Prince'. The premise sounded nice and different, did like that technology featured a lot and was an integral part of the story which is not seen an awful lot with Hallmark. Rachel Leigh Cook has been worth watching in many of her films and the role here sounded perfect for her.
And it was perfect for her in real life too. 'Summer Love' was a long way from a classic and had issues (one being quite serious), but there was also a lot that was good and even great. Of the 2016 Summer Nights films (in what was as said a very variable batch), 'Summer Love' is for me easily one of the best, on reflection in fact it is second only to 'Summer Villa'. Really appreciated that it did have a different setting and tried to not stick too close to the usual formula.
Beginning with what didn't work, this reviewer will admit to hating some of the supporting characters for their excessively mean spirited treatment of Maya in a way that was completely undeserved. Did find the ending too pat and while early on one is kept guessing who she is going to choose it does become clear too early who it will be.
Did think as well that Travis Milne was a little on the bland side with a character that is not as well fleshed out as the other two.
Cook though is a breath of fresh air here and brings a lot of radiant charm. Also found her character very likeable and easy to get behind, while appreciating that she wasn't made too perfect (though she could have stood up for herself stronger perhaps). Lucas Bryant is easy going, down to earth and charismatic in an understated but never phoned in way. He and Cook have a very sweet and natural chemistry. The supporting cast are solid.
Moreover, the production values are nicely done, not over lavish but also not static or cheap. The scenery is lovely. Very interesting to see the use of technology while also seeing how far it has come on over the past few years. The music isn't too constant or loud, the script is suitably light hearted and flows well and even with it being predictable the story doesn't try to do more than necessary and is the meaning of feel good. With playful comedy and well meaning and not too schmaltzy drama.
In conclusion, good if not great. 7/10.
And it was perfect for her in real life too. 'Summer Love' was a long way from a classic and had issues (one being quite serious), but there was also a lot that was good and even great. Of the 2016 Summer Nights films (in what was as said a very variable batch), 'Summer Love' is for me easily one of the best, on reflection in fact it is second only to 'Summer Villa'. Really appreciated that it did have a different setting and tried to not stick too close to the usual formula.
Beginning with what didn't work, this reviewer will admit to hating some of the supporting characters for their excessively mean spirited treatment of Maya in a way that was completely undeserved. Did find the ending too pat and while early on one is kept guessing who she is going to choose it does become clear too early who it will be.
Did think as well that Travis Milne was a little on the bland side with a character that is not as well fleshed out as the other two.
Cook though is a breath of fresh air here and brings a lot of radiant charm. Also found her character very likeable and easy to get behind, while appreciating that she wasn't made too perfect (though she could have stood up for herself stronger perhaps). Lucas Bryant is easy going, down to earth and charismatic in an understated but never phoned in way. He and Cook have a very sweet and natural chemistry. The supporting cast are solid.
Moreover, the production values are nicely done, not over lavish but also not static or cheap. The scenery is lovely. Very interesting to see the use of technology while also seeing how far it has come on over the past few years. The music isn't too constant or loud, the script is suitably light hearted and flows well and even with it being predictable the story doesn't try to do more than necessary and is the meaning of feel good. With playful comedy and well meaning and not too schmaltzy drama.
In conclusion, good if not great. 7/10.
- TheLittleSongbird
- Feb 3, 2023
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