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Taking a Shot at Love

  • TV Movie
  • 2021
  • TV-G
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
2.1K
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Alexa PenaVega and Luke Macfarlane in Taking a Shot at Love (2021)
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A former professional dancer uses ballet to help an injured hockey star get back on the ice.A former professional dancer uses ballet to help an injured hockey star get back on the ice.A former professional dancer uses ballet to help an injured hockey star get back on the ice.

  • Director
    • Kevin Fair
  • Writers
    • Laura Grant
    • Julie Sherman Wolfe
  • Stars
    • Alexa PenaVega
    • Luke Macfarlane
    • Nolen Dubuc
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    2.1K
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    • Director
      • Kevin Fair
    • Writers
      • Laura Grant
      • Julie Sherman Wolfe
    • Stars
      • Alexa PenaVega
      • Luke Macfarlane
      • Nolen Dubuc
    • 34User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Alexa PenaVega
    Alexa PenaVega
    • Jenna
    Luke Macfarlane
    Luke Macfarlane
    • Ryan
    Nolen Dubuc
    Nolen Dubuc
    • Felix
    Heather-Claire Nortey
    Heather-Claire Nortey
    • Erin
    Andrew Dunbar
    Andrew Dunbar
    • Matt
    Kurt Long
    Kurt Long
    • Terry
    Kristina Lao
    Kristina Lao
    • Laura Clark
    Nelson Giles
    • Thomas Juliano
    Dan Quinn
    Dan Quinn
    • TV Delivery Guy
    Tiffani Timms
    Tiffani Timms
    • Other Mom
    Marc Gaudet
    Marc Gaudet
    • Coach Jackson
    Dayleigh Nelson
    Dayleigh Nelson
    • Felix's Dad
    Candace Chase
    • Parent
    Abigail Smith
    • Little Kid
    Kaiel Barreiro
    Kaiel Barreiro
    • Hockey Kid #1
    Jarrod Evanyshyn
    • Hockey Player
    Susie Lee
    Susie Lee
    • Mayor Andreen
    John Carney
    • Choreographer
    • Director
      • Kevin Fair
    • Writers
      • Laura Grant
      • Julie Sherman Wolfe
    • All cast & crew
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    7LtlHippo

    Enjoyed it

    It was SO nice to see Alexa without her husband. She shines much better with other leading men. Storyline was good. I like Luke but can't help but always picture his as Scotty in Brothers and Sisters. Storyline was rather predictable. Loved the scenery.
    8Hope-Earl

    Nice!

    What i loved about this film was the great dialogue. Not a dull moment.
    7Jackbv123

    Predictable but well done

    The professional athlete getting help with rehab from a romantic opposite is not the most common trope. It's also a nice touch to make it a pro from a tough guy sport being put with children to learn ballet. Despite the first blush impression of ballet, those people are every bit as athletic as any pro athlete in a major sport and it is especially torturous for the dancer's feet. But after the set up, things go pretty much as you'd expect. The teacher's studio is in trouble and you just know the celebrity athlete is going to do something to help. There are different possibilities as to what that might be, however. One minor twist in the story is that there's another potential pro hockey player that comes into play.

    Jenna's backstory is revealed a little at a time and it is a sympathetic one. What I liked about Jenna is that she was always even tempered, even cheerful. You can see how this character would be an inspiration.

    I had mixed reactions to Alexa Penavega's Hallmark performances in the past, some very negative. But in this movie I found her character very appealing and her acting decent, if a bit restrained. I love Luke Macfarlane and he fits the hockey player role very well. Together they had very good chemistry, but not quite sizzling.

    The climax and ending are sappy and predictable in general terms. As I mentioned, there were maybe a couple of other possibilities. Nevertheless, I enjoyed it.
    8hypzrkunt

    Not bad

    It's nice to see Alexa without her real life husband (which is extremely rare). When they perform together it always seems like they over act. No on screen chemistry. I think it's because they force it and it just doesn't work for me. Anything with Luke macfarland works for me and he was good again. I might say chateau Christmas was a stretch because there was nothing to the script. Iwould watch this again while predictable it was enjoyable. Not like Alexa love boat knock off or some of the others with her husband.
    bleckfisk

    Pleasantly surprised!

    Hallmark movies are a...lets go with special, kind of movies. Often way too cheesy and and gooey. Although this one does have one of the classic Hallmark-plots the chemistry and acting between Alexa and Luke are amazing.

    Surprisingly great romcom.

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    • Trivia
      Alexa PenaVega was pregnant during filming.
    • Goofs
      Jenna lets Ryan inside from a substantial rain/sleet storm. Even using his umbrella he would not be totally free of wet patches, but he is. As he enters Jenna's home he spins around revealing a dry, spotless jacket and pants.
    • Soundtracks
      Happy
      Written by Lexxi Saal, Jessica Murphy and Toby Gold

      Performed by Lexxi Saal

      Courtesy of Lyric House, LLC

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 2, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Hallmark Channel Press (United States)
      • The Hallmark Channel (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Led ali ljubezen
    • Filming locations
      • Candance Studio, 33138 1st Avenue, Mission, British Columbia, Canada(dance studio exterior)
    • Production companies
      • Hallmark Channel
      • Wish Road Productions
      • Front Street Pictures
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 24m(84 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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