Campfire Kiss

Danica McKellar's producing influence is obvious not just in her character's career as a math instructor but in the multiple sermons she preaches on how awesome math is. While I don't mind the sentiment, it's a bit blatant. Her overprotective mother role is ridiculously off-putting and has little attraction unless the man likes rescuing damsels in distress, even annoying damsels.

The overall set up/plot, location and secondary characters are fine but the main four roles are too whingey and annoying. For a teacher, the lead female is irritatingly out of touch with kids / teaching - and seems to have no concept of her son's age at all. Plus it would be great if teachers really could plan lessons up to retirement, however that's impossible in the modern constantly changing world/curriculum. Danica McKeller and Paul Greene are ok together - try 'Perfect Match' movie if you want to see them paired again.

Ok ladies, I know these reviews and movie audiences are normally thought of as a female only spaces, but I'm afraid there's a whole chunk of middle aged gay men in those viewing figures as well, and to the straight guys who secretly or openly like these films, I applaud you, you have proven that your masculinity is not fragile. - right got that out the way let's start talking about this movie.

Firstly like a lot of you I'm here for the wholesome guy / girl next door outfits, fresh from a magazine spread interior designs and instagram worthy backdrops and this movie is being awarded some points for that straight away. This is Stepford Wives go glamping. It's aspirational perfection under canvas.

The story is always a bit of a sideline in these films really, we all know the plot within 30 seconds of viewing. It's the charisma of the actors that seals the deal. Can they splurt out those cheesy lines without sounding like a half hearted greeting card? In this case - hmmmmm kinda. Paul is fantastic at 'fun n jokey' and 'kinda crushing on you' but not so good at 'pep talk dad buddy'. Danica great at 'nervous blabbering' and 'emotionally vulnerable' not so much in 'I'll show you' mode.

There's a bit too much parents bonding with kids in the plot and an over obvious a boy needs a dad and a girl needs a mum idea push, but it moves the story along and the kids playing them are likeable and harmless.

Over all it's an easy way to pass less than two hours. Its fuel for your outfit / home decor ideas with romance sprinkled on top. I can vouch for the male lead having a crush worthy charisma and a tight enough T-shirt and if you're a sophisticated stoner a little 420 before viewing will make those cheesy lines bearable and the imagery much more cozy.

On a side note, what a stunning location - where is this camp, those mountains are beautiful!

This was a cute movie but would've liked to see more rustic camping and without kids. That of course, is my personal preference. I liked the main couple and their chemistry. I gave this a lower score than my normal Hallmark movie but I thought the end kinda fell flat after the camping trip.

Two things : 1) I really like Hallmark movies. 2) I also like movies about camping or wilderness related. :) So I maybe biased in this review.

Story-wise, its the typical Hallmark family-oriented style with a romantic feel. Something that you would expect and not expect at the same time.

Actors , I'd say the main characters did their parts very well. The leave-me-alone children, the over-protective parents, a little drama and the sparkle of romance.

By the way, I wish that raccoon could have really been a bear - that it really tore the tent apart. And then Paul comes out to have protected them.

I enjoyed this movie. And like I said, I like it! :)

7 out of 10 stars for me.