Tangled

If you've read Tangled, this is a perfect adaptation of the book. The dialogue is practically verbatim.

You do miss a lot of Drew's over the top internal dialogue from the book, but I can't imagine watching this and not completely knowing how Drew Evans really thinks.

I expected this to have some serious cringeworthy moments, as a lot of book to movie adaptations tend to have, but I was pleasantly surprised that the actors brought the characters to life exactly as I had imagined.

If you've read Tangled and loved the characters, the banter, and the antics, you'll appreciate this. If you haven't read Tangled, I highly suggest reading but I still would suggest this rom-com movie.

...and this is absolutely not at all meant as an insult, but merely as an observation: Could it be, that the male lead is gay? This would explain a lot! I must say, the expected sizzling feeling didn't radiate in my direction. Pity!

For once... 2 actors in a passionflix movie that HAVE CHEMISTRY. That is a plus. Also, plot was good. I know this is based on a book (that I did not read), but the plot was good. The acting was good. The set design was funny to me, because I know Passionflix in not big on their budget, but the fake subway station on LA streets did not fool anyone. I'm sorry. That was the cherry on top for me. Funny... but all in all the movie is ok. The acting is ok. I found it funny. Dialogue was good. Best part.... I have to reiterate, is that the ACTORS HAD CHEMISTRY!! 5/10.

I can appreciate a strong female lead with an honest, well written performance. It's nice to see the rake grovel, and at times he did it like a boss! The passionate scenes were tasteful and not raunchy. I think this cast was well chosen. Many of the passionflix films are not cast as well and performances are surface level at best. Those films are more akin to a B-rated x-rated film.

These actors could do well in other genres. I would only have wanted a little more depth from Drew. While he was creative in his pursuits, and I appreciate that the writers didn't immediately flip Kate's opinion of him, I don't think he ever presented his most broken self to Kate.

His antics only took redemption so far. Digging a little deeper and aiming for a more raw groveling-would have improved the film. The writers should have presented only some of the idiocy, it should have shifted to him realizing obnoxious declarations would not draw this strong female back in. There is nothing like a trio 80's performance group in a work place to make a gal go running faster. That particular tactic was annoying to all.

Bonus points: I do love how producers always manage to sneak in another Passionflix. I've seen this done in other movies and it's charming to see them watching one of their own productions!

Have loved this book from the moment I read it and was beyond excited to hear it was becoming a film. It went above and beyond my expectations! Absolutely LOVED it!! 😍