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Welcome to Mama's

  • TV Movie
  • 2022
  • TV-G
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
749
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Melanie Scrofano and Daniel di Tomasso in Welcome to Mama's (2022)
After she inherits an Italian restaurant in Brooklyn, manager Amy teams up with a blacklisted master chef looking for a second chance. They discover that the most important ingredient for any recipe is always love.
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After she inherits an Italian restaurant in Brooklyn, manager Amy teams up with a blacklisted master chef looking for a second chance. They discover that the most important ingredient for an... Read allAfter she inherits an Italian restaurant in Brooklyn, manager Amy teams up with a blacklisted master chef looking for a second chance. They discover that the most important ingredient for any recipe is always love.After she inherits an Italian restaurant in Brooklyn, manager Amy teams up with a blacklisted master chef looking for a second chance. They discover that the most important ingredient for any recipe is always love.

  • Director
    • Allan Harmon
  • Writers
    • William Penick
    • Tyler Straessle
  • Stars
    • Melanie Scrofano
    • Daniel di Tomasso
    • Lorraine Bracco
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    749
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Allan Harmon
    • Writers
      • William Penick
      • Tyler Straessle
    • Stars
      • Melanie Scrofano
      • Daniel di Tomasso
      • Lorraine Bracco
    • 25User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Melanie Scrofano
    Melanie Scrofano
    • Amy
    Daniel di Tomasso
    Daniel di Tomasso
    • Frank
    Lorraine Bracco
    Lorraine Bracco
    • Mama
    Keisha Haines
    Keisha Haines
    • Christine
    Matty Finochio
    Matty Finochio
    • Sal
    Cassandra McCall
    Cassandra McCall
    • Emily
    Jasmine Lukuku
    Jasmine Lukuku
    • Erin
    Angie Ip
    Angie Ip
    • Kimberly
    Devon Kenzo
    Devon Kenzo
    • Barista
    Andy Thompson
    Andy Thompson
    • David Riley
    Benjamin Wilkinson
    Benjamin Wilkinson
    • Wallace
    Adil Zaidi
    Adil Zaidi
    • Lorenzo
    John Cassini
    John Cassini
    • Papa
    Jeremy Lacombe
    Jeremy Lacombe
    • Customer
    Keira Dickson
    • Young Amy
    Christian Bedard
    Christian Bedard
    • Steven
    Nathalie Babis
    Nathalie Babis
    • Young Mama
    Max Montesi
    Max Montesi
    • Young Papa
    • Director
      • Allan Harmon
    • Writers
      • William Penick
      • Tyler Straessle
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    4Avidviewer-02847

    Pass this one up.

    A bad script, too much nostalgia for "Mama", her recipes and her way of doing things. Too many flashbacks. Leads that don't have chemistry and the rest of the cast didn't seem to click. It didn't hold my attention, there are other better things on TV.
    5sarajimi

    fair enough

    Not as good as hallmark's usual offerings it had all the elements, just lacked chemistry with the viewer. The lead actress just felt awkward and it took a while to get the hang of the flashbacks. No experienced manager would have an argument with a member of the staff in front of guests. Background sound/music might've been authentic to a kitchen but was a bit loud for dialogue. Fine for one watch but that's enough.
    2GenXChickie

    Zero Chemistry

    I adore Lorraine Bracco but not in this environment. The back and forth between present and past was fine, but the main leads had zero chemistry. Their personalities clashed, and the story was stale. This one fell flat for me, definitely not a rewatch.
    6ksharpavon

    Mama does know best.

    When ambition and tradition don't mix, the flavor of Mama's Ristorante is lost. But with the help of Mama's recipe for love, a partnership is born, and her legacy lives on.
    8gfrasmd

    A welcome addition to Hallmark movies.

    The movie has its quirks and inconsistencies, as pointed out in previous reviews. As almost always, premises and elements of the plot are not original. Yet, they get a different, fresh spin and the story acquires a dignity of its own. The psychology of the lead characters, Amy and Frank, is more sound than it appears at first look. Here, we have two young people that, confronted with career disillusions and big life choices, react with stubborn attitudes and rush decisions. I do not believe this makes them unlikable or that they "have no chemistry". They are just human, hiding their insecurities, in need to learn from their mistakes.

    I find it credible that their initial reciprocal attraction helps them, through necessary skirmishes, find how much they have in common and to like each other. Actually, this makes the story sweet.

    The acting is simple, no hamming, no frills. The frequent flash-backs to Mama and Papa life, are, perhaps overused, but do add to understanding the theme of the story and to the content of the movie, rich in values of hard work, tenacity, family and friendship.

    One special tribute is owed to the producers for a diligent effort to maintain authenticity. After myriads of movies where the actors totally butcher the pronunciation of the Italian language or substitute it with "Italican"or Spanish, here, finally they have cast actors, Scrofano, Di Tomasso, Babis, and Montesi, who speak the language naturally and correctly.

    Overall, a charming movie and a better production than many Hallmark films of late.

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      Aired as the last of three original films in The Hallmark Channel's 2022 "Loveuary" lineup.

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    • Release date
      • February 26, 2022 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Hallmark Channel Press (United States)
      • The Hallmark Channel (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 愛情小館
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Hallmark Channel
      • Timeless Pictures
      • Basset Hound Distribution
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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