Love in Paradise (2016)

I wanted to but couldn't!

It's funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam. On one hand, the set-up isn't quite as complex as it seems, but there's an easy sense of fun in every exchange.

It was OK. I don't see why everyone loves it so much. It wasn't very smart or deep or well-directed.

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

Typical Hallmark B movie made on a shoestring in British Columbia. Casting was questionable with Luke Perry as a cowboy movie hero. As far as I am concerned, the only good thing about this film was the gorgeous Emmanuelle Vaugier. I can't believe she doesn't get better roles.

Gorgeous location, beautiful horses, story moved along at a good pace. This is one of the best movies I've seen on Hallmark. Luke Perry is a great actor, he was so naturally funny that you really like him. I would love to see more movies with him. I didn't realize he was so accomplished but now I will search for other movies with him.And Matt Frewer is always a wonderful bonus - he is the reason I decided to watch it - and then I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was.

Avery Ford, played by Luke Perry, is an aging, struggling, actor who plays a cowboy in a series of movies, called Aim to Please. His personal life is far from the cowboy life and lives in a New York City apartment with all the modern trappings, preferring sushi, manicures, facials and dress slacks over blue jeans and cowboy boots. He checks the weather using Siri vs. being outdoors. Meanwhile, Casey Twain, a Champion Saddle Bronc Rider, owns a dude ranch in Montana and is in dire straights financially, struggling to keep it open and running. Casey's daughter Heather is helping him during the busy season. They need a big name person to stay at the ranch to attract customers. Casey is a fan of the Aim to Please movies, and his daughter Heather hatches a plan to have Avery come to the ranch for a weekend to do P.R. event. Luke Perry is perfect in this role as the sullen, reluctant, actor, taken out of his element. Avery looked tired and worn out, but the country had an effect on him. Of course, there is an attraction between Avery and Heather. I enjoyed this movie, and I never found myself becoming bored. The scenery is beautiful, and the actors have good chemistry. I have to admit, I was a bit shocked at how Luke Perry has aged but it worked well in this movie.