I found the female and male leads likeable and thought there was some chemistry. Although, I take issue about how long the male lead took to reveal himself to the female lead was a bit unrealistic and I blame that on the writing. Also, the father figure was comically written in how cravenly greedy he was until the very end until he took a bite of her cake. I do agree with the first reviewer, that had the writing been in more capable hands that this movie would have been better, but it's not a disaster.
28 Reviews
Not up to Hallmark standards
DanTheWatcher30 October 2020
The story was predictable but ok, nothing new or original but it still kinda works.
The real problem starts with the acting, aside from the 2 main actors everyone was absolutely unwatchable. Every interaction or line felt so badly performed, it was almost laughable.
The only good thing about the movie was the main characters, Jacob(Brad Benedict) was a stiff but relatively good enough, As for his co-star Victoria(Katrina Norman), she was a true breath of fresh air, the only shining star in the movie. Her charm just bursts out and colors the rest of an otherwise bleak movie. Please let us see more of her, and next time in a movie she can really shine through.
5.1 out of 10 stars.
The real problem starts with the acting, aside from the 2 main actors everyone was absolutely unwatchable. Every interaction or line felt so badly performed, it was almost laughable.
The only good thing about the movie was the main characters, Jacob(Brad Benedict) was a stiff but relatively good enough, As for his co-star Victoria(Katrina Norman), she was a true breath of fresh air, the only shining star in the movie. Her charm just bursts out and colors the rest of an otherwise bleak movie. Please let us see more of her, and next time in a movie she can really shine through.
5.1 out of 10 stars.
Dreadful!
rosey-141 April 2021
The acting was absolutely appalling, especially the father and the father's assistant. There was no chemistry between the leads, the leading lady was weak, as were her lines. The leading man didn't bother acting and just churned out the verbal mess of a script.
The whole thing was a waste of time and perhaps the scriptwriters may be better placed in other spheres of work, along with the actors.
The whole thing was a waste of time and perhaps the scriptwriters may be better placed in other spheres of work, along with the actors.
Worst antingen I have ever seen
ansi-194555 March 2021
The story in this movie is very simple, and something that we've seen many times, but the acting in this movie is beyond bad. I have never seen worst. There is only one caracter that is ok and that is the leadwoman. The acting is bad and the story is not much Better. Stay away!! Waits of time
Ok, no.
missraze25 April 2021
THEY PUT THE CAKE BY ITSELF IN THE BACK OF A VAN LIKE A KIDNAPPED CHILD.
Even kidnapped children get strapped down, covered up and held tight in the back of a van. Not this cake though. Poor thing. It didn't even get a tupperware lid or a box to go in. It didnt even get something to lean on 🎂🚐😱 but guess what. Like magic, the cake was perfectly fine. Now it would have been hilarious and great for a plot (and bloody realistic) if the cake was ruined, right? Nope.
I watch Bridezillas. The cake is a major item when it comes to drama. For reasons like transporting, cost, size...? But they transport the cakes secured, or set it up at the venue; the cakes do come in tiers... Now if it's those obnoxious huge sand castle looking cakes then that might be another story with tiers and building at the venue. But transport is still secure. But this was a simple four tier cake here and the width of an average human and the weight of maybe a one year old. You could have held it in your lap. Not left it in a huge empty white van trunk by itself. What an off putting flaw. I can't get passed it. Folks, this was five minutes in. Shame.
I also have seen this plot before. A big bad real estate developer wants to build in an artsy or green space. Another film called True Love Blooms had this antagony. Awesome film about a developer wanting to build luxury condos in a garden! How important is that message!! From gentrification, to even imperialism, to quite simply an environmentalist wanting a community garden in an urbanized place. That film came with flaws (annoyingly gleeful actress, unattractive beau, no sexual chemistry) but it's a way better story in the same situation as these guys. The streaming site I'm watching Love on the Rise on is buffering and I take it as a sign. I will skip this.
Even kidnapped children get strapped down, covered up and held tight in the back of a van. Not this cake though. Poor thing. It didn't even get a tupperware lid or a box to go in. It didnt even get something to lean on 🎂🚐😱 but guess what. Like magic, the cake was perfectly fine. Now it would have been hilarious and great for a plot (and bloody realistic) if the cake was ruined, right? Nope.
I watch Bridezillas. The cake is a major item when it comes to drama. For reasons like transporting, cost, size...? But they transport the cakes secured, or set it up at the venue; the cakes do come in tiers... Now if it's those obnoxious huge sand castle looking cakes then that might be another story with tiers and building at the venue. But transport is still secure. But this was a simple four tier cake here and the width of an average human and the weight of maybe a one year old. You could have held it in your lap. Not left it in a huge empty white van trunk by itself. What an off putting flaw. I can't get passed it. Folks, this was five minutes in. Shame.
I also have seen this plot before. A big bad real estate developer wants to build in an artsy or green space. Another film called True Love Blooms had this antagony. Awesome film about a developer wanting to build luxury condos in a garden! How important is that message!! From gentrification, to even imperialism, to quite simply an environmentalist wanting a community garden in an urbanized place. That film came with flaws (annoyingly gleeful actress, unattractive beau, no sexual chemistry) but it's a way better story in the same situation as these guys. The streaming site I'm watching Love on the Rise on is buffering and I take it as a sign. I will skip this.
fine
SnoopyStyle21 November 2020
Victoria Worthington makes wedding cakes and has a small bakery. She's a pushover in business and even with her ex. She mistakes wedding guest Jacob Adams III for kitchen staff. They hit it off. She doesn't know that he's one of the most eligible bachelors. He's actually a wealthy land developer who is tearing down a neighborhood which happens to include her bakery. He runs into her again and discovers that she's leading a protest against his family's company.
The leads are perfectly pretty. The chemistry is fine. Their acting is fine. It does have an interesting underlying conflict to generate heat. It's a standard romance. It's mostly fine. The production is a little lackluster. The property development company should be in a downtown high-rise to play up its cold corporate quality. The plot structure has a small problem by delaying the reveal. It needs to happen ten minutes earlier so that it could have more time to reverse it. Also it needs more food porn. It's a missed opportunity to fill up some time with some pretty baking. This is fine. More money could make the production prettier.
The leads are perfectly pretty. The chemistry is fine. Their acting is fine. It does have an interesting underlying conflict to generate heat. It's a standard romance. It's mostly fine. The production is a little lackluster. The property development company should be in a downtown high-rise to play up its cold corporate quality. The plot structure has a small problem by delaying the reveal. It needs to happen ten minutes earlier so that it could have more time to reverse it. Also it needs more food porn. It's a missed opportunity to fill up some time with some pretty baking. This is fine. More money could make the production prettier.
Quick Review
SlingshotBlur17 June 2020
Lead Actress is amazing
limerickracecourse13 April 2021
I wish we'd see more of Katrina Norman in these movies, she has the full range and looks amazing always without having to be dolled up.
The plot has been done in at least ten other of these movies so don't expect Citizen Kane. It's much better than the reviews here however although I agree with the acting of the minor characters- it was horrendous at times.
The plot has been done in at least ten other of these movies so don't expect Citizen Kane. It's much better than the reviews here however although I agree with the acting of the minor characters- it was horrendous at times.
Boring
isabelmbinda23 June 2020
Excellent Hallmark
KNIGHTLY2711 July 2020
It was a simple but beautiful story with very good acting. The young lady was superb and has a beautiful personality, and the young man was charming. The other critics don't have a clue to what makes Hallmarks so endearing. I would watch it again. It is in my top 20 of all Hallmark movies.
Katrina Norman is about all there is to this film.
JBThackery25 August 2022
I didn't mind the formulaic plot, used so many, many times by Hallmark. But there was no warmth or chemistry. The only deep acting skill was shown by the lead, Ms. Norman. Oh, the others had talent, but it was not used to its fullest capacity. Ms. Norman brought true emotion and focus to her role.
Obviously no production costs were spared
harris-9341919 June 2022
I was following along with this okay movie until I noticed the bakery back room was a green screen. The lead actress and the actress who co-owns the bakery have several scenes in that room. The scenes are in a purple tint and the canisters and shelving are as fake as the chemistry of the lead actors.
This is a GAC movie. Not Hallmark.
This is a GAC movie. Not Hallmark.
Too Gullible....Unbelievable storyline.
unequeblue9 August 2022
Warning: Spoilers
I'm trying to understand 2 things..
1. How after the first relationship that ended soo badly did she fall for a guy and didn't know his last name and not much about him??? She goes on several dates and places alone with him. She was too gullible and she accepts that his name is Just Jake?? Really??? She picks up who his father is and knows nothing abt the son?? Her bestie does no research either???
In this day and age and with social media nah unbelievable.
2. How is she transporting cakes unsecured and uncovered in a van and they arrive in perfect condition. Then taking them out of the van and placing them on narrow carts that can barely hold them and wheeling them into venues? Not realistic if the main point is she has a baking business that does deliveries.
In this day and age and with social media nah unbelievable.
2. How is she transporting cakes unsecured and uncovered in a van and they arrive in perfect condition. Then taking them out of the van and placing them on narrow carts that can barely hold them and wheeling them into venues? Not realistic if the main point is she has a baking business that does deliveries.
Don't waste your time
ms_bondurant30 October 2021
Unwatchable
reedme101831 October 2021
I got 30 minutes in and couldn't continue. I was fine with a predictable storyline, but the acting was made of cardboard. I've seen many of them in other movies, so I don't know what the problem was here, but I could not endure it.
Not great but...
dawalker-5432011 June 2022
It's like a student film
lnmilne-6411129 October 2021
Not God awful but not goofd
lovegymnasts8 December 2021
Boarding on bad acting
Kind of boring
High School level acting.
I do not understand the overall rating of this film. It is definitely not a horrible movie but it is not 5 stars. If it happens to be on tv, worth watching as background noise but not worth hunting down.
I do not understand the overall rating of this film. It is definitely not a horrible movie but it is not 5 stars. If it happens to be on tv, worth watching as background noise but not worth hunting down.
Great actress
uhubjgjd15 April 2021
Beyond bad. Like way beyond.
mccabe-shannon22 September 2022
I love cheesy hallmark-esque movies. I watch them alllll the time. I'm used to formulaic. Subpar acting, cheap production and still love it.
I mean My junior high theater productions were better. Like it's hysterical. There are sooooo many things. The side "actors" are just horrific. The friend, the girl, the dad. Haha.
I mean. Who dates a guy for weeks and doesn't know his last name? The "influencer" is umm. Yea. That bad. The lines these people have to say is awful. The golf course looks like trash- no rich guy is playing at a subpar public course. The bakery that's supposed to be on the beachfront- clearly in an old rundown strip mall. The fancy company office has hotel wallpaper from 1993? They can't find a nicer building?
1 star: main girl is super cute and shows potential. Guy is pretty cute too. Storyline has been overdone but hey it's worked before!
But how do some of these people even get cast? Like seriously. How does a script work these lines get green lit? And who do I submit mine to?!
I just had to come back and edit this to say it got worse.... Like. Wow.
I mean My junior high theater productions were better. Like it's hysterical. There are sooooo many things. The side "actors" are just horrific. The friend, the girl, the dad. Haha.
I mean. Who dates a guy for weeks and doesn't know his last name? The "influencer" is umm. Yea. That bad. The lines these people have to say is awful. The golf course looks like trash- no rich guy is playing at a subpar public course. The bakery that's supposed to be on the beachfront- clearly in an old rundown strip mall. The fancy company office has hotel wallpaper from 1993? They can't find a nicer building?
1 star: main girl is super cute and shows potential. Guy is pretty cute too. Storyline has been overdone but hey it's worked before!
But how do some of these people even get cast? Like seriously. How does a script work these lines get green lit? And who do I submit mine to?!
I just had to come back and edit this to say it got worse.... Like. Wow.
Not the usual standard
Sergiodave23 April 2021
The ending to a hallmark movie is always the same, which is what we all love, but the plot for this movie was more cliched than usual. The two lead actors were okay, but would agree with other reviewers that the rest of the cast were hammy at best.
Love on the Rise GAC movie
magstr-5047117 May 2022
Bad acting
Jackbv12321 May 2022
Bad acting, bad dialogue, derivative plot. Developers are going to close the leading lady's shop. The leading man is the developer's son and works there. Dad is a Grump and doesn't listen to anyone. So whatever plot there is pretty much writes itself. The actor playing Dad is bad. The assistant is bad.
If it weren't for Katrina Norman the score on this would be negative. Norman is charming and upbeat. Unfortunately she wasn't enough.
If it weren't for Katrina Norman the score on this would be negative. Norman is charming and upbeat. Unfortunately she wasn't enough.
It's a train wreck
alkosters28 September 2022
It's a train wreck you just can't look away. I wanted to stop watching then I realized I wanted to see just how bad it would be.
No chemistry, no flavor. It's like watching a high school production of a famous play.
It's definitely not up to hallmark standards.
There are no quotable lines from the movie. Other then let them eat cake. Which news totally plagiarized.
I think it has to be one of the worst movies I have ever seen. Maybe with the exception of trolls 2. Which I think actually had a better Villain then this one.
I hope hallmark doesn't make it a habit to keep putting out movies like this. I may have to cancel my subscription.
No chemistry, no flavor. It's like watching a high school production of a famous play.
It's definitely not up to hallmark standards.
There are no quotable lines from the movie. Other then let them eat cake. Which news totally plagiarized.
I think it has to be one of the worst movies I have ever seen. Maybe with the exception of trolls 2. Which I think actually had a better Villain then this one.
I hope hallmark doesn't make it a habit to keep putting out movies like this. I may have to cancel my subscription.
The cakes : /
ashleykeylor26 February 2023
I'm normally a cheesy movie fan, this was pretty rough. The main actors are okay, but the dad, ex girlfriend, and male coworker are overacting in a big way. Also, and this is a little thing, I couldn't get over the cakes. Listen...if I made some of these, I'd be proud, but they were not professional quality for someone who's a professional perfectionist baker. The layers were crooked, the fondant was bumpy, etc... It made it pretty unbelievable, well that and several other things, like never getting a last name. I can't really recommend this one unless you just want something on in the background.
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