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Mail Order Bride

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4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(6)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I rarely give "bad" reviews, but this is one situation where I agree with the other reviews that this movie isn't a very good one. I, too, have enjoyed most of the Hallmark movies. This one, however, is an exception. My husband and I got through almost a half hour of it before turning it off. The plot was strange, and I, too, found myself not caring about the characters. The language, including the Lord's name in vain was also a turn-off, as was the personality of the main characters. Fortunately I just rented this DVD and didn't waste the money to buy it. If you want to watch a good movie, check out "The Christmas Card" or "Clancy."

Hallmark rarely disappoints me, but this was one such moment. This film is not well constructed--nothing about it made me care about the characters or become engrossed in their struggles. If I had seen it first, I wouldn't have ordered it. Not a keeper.

Ok I liked this romance film. I would not call it a comedy,more like a drama.
Anyway,I did not appreciate the preview on this DVD for the trashy, profanity-laced- "Almost Heaven" which even had the Lord's name in vain in the preview! I hope Hallmark has not "sold out" their standards.

This film is nothing special. It definitely is not sugary sweet,and not really a passionate love here,but it's ok.

IT COULD HAVE BEEN A BEAUTIFUL PRODUCCION, ANOTHER "LOVE COMES SOFTLY" OR "THE TRAIL TO HOPE ROSE", IT HAD A GOOD CHANCE AND ALL THE PROBABILITIES OF BEING ANOTHER HIT; INSTEAD, THIS MOVIE TURNED OUT SHALLOW AND JUST PLAIN BORING. THE CHARACTERS ARE NOT WELL DEVELOPED AND THE LOVE STORY FEELS FORCE. IT SEEMS US VIEWERS ARE JUST SUPPOSE TO TAKE THE FACT THEY FELL IN LOVE BECAUSE IT WAS THE POINT OF THE STORY, NO DEVELOPING EMOTIONS OR RELATIONS. I COULD NOT CARE ABOUT THE MAIN CHARACTERS, AND SHE JUST SEEMED LIKE SHE WAS TAKING ADVANCE OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES EVEN ON THE LAST SCENE. tHE HERO SEEMED JUST IT NEED OF FEMALE COMPANY. OBVIOUSLY THE WHOLE THING WAS A BIG WASTE OF TIME

3years is a long time.. This movie felt like 3 years long.

I found acting by the lead actress to be lackluster and paled in comparison to the lead male who she is supposed to marry. She seemed to be almost devoid of emotion(which for her occupation, in a way, seemed fitting. Still, It all seemed a bit too modern for me to believe it is the time period of the old west. The costumes and settings were the only thing reminiscient of the time period.

I haven't seen a Hallmark movie lately, but I seem to remember that this is kind of how they are, all the characters mostly reminiscient of others in their movies (lacking in much personality or substance). although this one was more down-to-earth and not all lovey-dovey, it was the same boring style.

Ha, one quote from the main character, "I know that if I tried to live on principles, I would have died a long time ago," was totally unexpected, but true to the story and I'm sure applies to many ppl with life situations similar to hers. This seems like the opposite of what most Hallmark movies stand for, but basically sums up this one.

Every time a chance for engaging/emotional/substantial conversation comes up between the couple, the scene is cut short, rather annoying, and basically any connection to the characters has to be imagined.

Became monotonous and horribly predictable about halfway thru but I grudgingly--and painstakingly- finished it.

There is a great scene at the end and the overall message of not being hung up on money is positive--but it just drug on...

Really disappointed with Hallmark and for the talented actors that were in this movie.

First, of all there's several explicit scenes that aren't normal for Hallmark quality movies.

Second, the story line isn't that good...The movie was made in a great location it's too bad there wasn't more emphasis on the main character saving his land and developing the movie out from that part of the story rather than just mostly putting the focus on the bride and how she was a theif and on the run from her ex-boss that was looking for her.

Third, the language is a put off to me maybe it's tame for most movie watchers but again it's not what you come to expect if you've watched and loved Hallmark movies for years.

I bought the movie just because I saw that one of the horses looked just like mine when I watched part of the movie on the Hallmark Channel. When I got to watch the whole movie, I decided that it had a pretty good plot, nice, scenery, beautiful horses, and a good ending. The extras were also very interesting. I watched all of the extras. I really enjoyed the whole DVD.

Western movie but not the typical variety - from a different angle and set. Scenery was beautiful.

Hallmark movies are usually associated with clean, respectable family movies. This movie sorely missed the mark. There was a ridiculous amount of cleavage, cursing, gambling, intense shooting scenes, innuedos and a highly inappropriate scene where he helps her onto her horse. This is NOT a family film. Wondering should I even bother with Hallmark again?

Let's see...profanity, including the Lord's name in vain is used throughout the movie. The main character is very deceptive to everyone and should not be accepted. Her catholic priest brother accepts money she gives to the church, knowing this money was not earned honestly. He forgives her her sins, knowing she wasn't going to change her ways. Then there is sex outside of marriage between the two main characters...

I was very disappointed in this Hallmark movie! Most of their movies are very good and can be viewed by the whole family, but not this one!!!

Not only that, but there was no surprise. I could see everything coming from a mile away....It all seemed to be two kids playing Cowboys and Indians or something...

Don't watch this movie!!!