Forever in My Heart

I agree with the other ad reviews. They say exactly what I was thinking: very disappointed and the scenery could not save the movie; the lead actor's terrible accent and mumbling; zero chemistry; just boring. Honestly, I came here to leave a review because I thought the movie was almost over in like 10 minutes. I'm barely over half-way! What on earth could be left of this sad mess? It's never fun to leave an honest review like this. Her haircut was cute. I can't believe anyone would say anything negative about it.

Yes, it is another simple Hallmark made for TV romance themed film but Mrs. Shullivan and I are hunkering down during the Corona Virus 19 pandemic and we are a bit choosy about what we want to watch on TV. It was no surprise that we both enjoyed this simple little film as our own first trip together was to the beautiful country side of Ireland where the pubs are many and the food hearty and bountiful such as it was in this romantic themed made for TV film.

The two lead actors Merritt Patterson and Jack Turner certainly had feelings for each other but as in all realistic scenarios they had their own careers to follow and so they fell out of touch with one another through the subsequent years. We as all humans have a memory bank of both the good times and bad times we have experienced with some of our memories harder to forget than others. Such is the case with these two star crossed lovers Jenna Slade and Charlie O'Hanlon.

As life and time goes by, (and time stands still for no man nor woman), Jenna and Charlie have moved on, or so they thought until five years later they find themselves in the boutique hotel that Charlie's father owns and runs. Economics have not been good to the hotel or to the O'Hanlon's who have fallen on some recent hard times and Jenna takes it upon herself to help Charlie's father bring new life back into the hotel and maybe, just maybe rekindle some of the old feelings that Jenna and Charlie once shared in good times past.

As I am from Irish heritage I have a soft spot for any film surrounding the countryside of Ireland, and although actor Jack Turner's Irish accent left a lot to be desired the story is a favorable one, the romance rekindled and a happy ending in these troubled times (COVID 19) are always a blessing we all need.

I give this particular Hallmark made for TV romance a strong Irish blessing score of 8 out of 10.

What is it with Hallmark and homely leading men? Made the movie somewhat difficult to watch when "Dave" was on-screen.

This is a lovely film with great chemistry between the actors and a competent cast across the board. Does not follow the formulaic romantic movie plot which was refreshing.

I have taken off one point as the Irish accent of the lead was a little less than and maybe a tiny bit slow at the beginning but overall was a special and enjoyable watch..

I like that this movie starts in Ireland, rather than being a fish-out-of-water movie and has two generations. Whilst I'm really bored of flour fights etc, and the time of year is confusing, this film would merit and facilitate sequels.