17 reviews
I don't understand myself and I make myself sick. I actually got into this.
These Hallmark movies are harmless. In particular these Signed, Sealed, and Delivered ones are on the slow side because they're not really about murder. I enjoyed it. At this point I'll do anything to get away from the news.
I really like the characters and the stories are very sweet.
There's a place for all forms of entertainment - this is a delightful series.
These Hallmark movies are harmless. In particular these Signed, Sealed, and Delivered ones are on the slow side because they're not really about murder. I enjoyed it. At this point I'll do anything to get away from the news.
I really like the characters and the stories are very sweet.
There's a place for all forms of entertainment - this is a delightful series.
There is something about this particular combination of actors and writers that I find to be very universal. There is almost a Jane Austen quality to the story, and a deep authenticity in the dialogue and acting that is extremely rare. I have come to rely on Hallmark Network for family entertainment that minimizes violence and focuses on character development. For me, this particular series brings that family entertainment to a new level. The evolving stories of the characters and their emotional bravery in building love with each other despite their vulnerabilities and hurt in the past rings with authenticity. I know because I can't help watch this show without at least once breaking into tears. Even when I know what's coming. All I can say is - thank you. Please ignore the reviewers who must categorize everything into meaninglessness and who tell you this is just like show X with character Y and plot Z. This is unique and should be celebrated for it's uniqueness. I particularly find the female characters to be beautifully conceived - so strong, yet so open to feeling. A true gift.
- Love_Life_Laughter
- Jun 18, 2015
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Signed, Sealed, Delivered movies have yet to disappoint me. Another great addition to the series. Love how the relationships progress in a believable fashion. Last porch swing scene is one of my favorite scenes of the series. Added bonus...Kevin McGarry of WCTH plays a prominent part in this ep.
I was looking forward to this episode in the Signed Sealed Delivered series as soon as I read the title, "From Paris With Love" ... at last Oliver will have to deal with his estranged wife and their future together... or not!
I was right, but I was so wrong.
There are three stories in this movie, not only does Oliver (Eric Mabius) have to choose his future but his and his wife Holly's outcome affects Shane (Kristin Booth) in a way that she had perfidiously told herself wasn't real; so she has to face up to the truth of her feelings. Them there's the story of a husband and wife going through tough times and whose marriage was on the rocks. Could trouble be waiting around the corner when The Postables deliver the divorce papers he signed years earlier?
There's quite a bit to be resolved in this episode and though the creator Martha Williamson wrote the story with Brandi Harkonen (both have strong stories in the TV series, and Williamson's were always the best of the bunch) this film feels as flat as Lassie - run over by a Steamroller. I even found one of the characters rather irksome. Holly O'Toole (played by Poppy Montgomery) is a very two-dimensional character when compared to all the others in the cast. Though I am uncertain if this is the writers' or director's fault or their vision of the character or that Montgomery couldn't portray the character correctly.
Then there's the plainly obvious fact that there's NO chemistry between Holly and Oliver. This is as shame as it would have added an interesting dynamic to the story.
I wouldn't believe it could have been either the writers' fault or the director's because of the strength of previous stories, however, the story of the husband and wife isn't as deep or as strong as it should have been. We, the audience, should have felt for them as we have felt for previous dead letter receivers. Except for this time, instead of this being the main story it actually feels more like an aside, it's told and resolved so fast that no drama or tension is created. This in itself is highly unusual for the series.
So with just these three problems the usually happy and warm atmosphere is quite diminished and verges on nonexistent. Thank god for Rita (Crystal Lowe) and Norman (Geoff Gustafson) as they keep this atmosphere ticking over. Poor Norman may have an opponent in the affections for Rita, in the shape and sound of heavily accented Ramon Rodriguez (joyously portrayed by Zak Santiago who keeps the character teetering on the edge of over-the-top).
So I will hope that this movie is the exception to the rule and hope and pray that the next instalment will have me smiling with joy, through the tears.
If you've watched the other episodes then give this a watch to tie-up loose ends. Though if you've not watched any then I'd stay clear of this one until you've caught up. It's not really a stand-alone episode, and not reflective of how good the series is.
I was right, but I was so wrong.
There are three stories in this movie, not only does Oliver (Eric Mabius) have to choose his future but his and his wife Holly's outcome affects Shane (Kristin Booth) in a way that she had perfidiously told herself wasn't real; so she has to face up to the truth of her feelings. Them there's the story of a husband and wife going through tough times and whose marriage was on the rocks. Could trouble be waiting around the corner when The Postables deliver the divorce papers he signed years earlier?
There's quite a bit to be resolved in this episode and though the creator Martha Williamson wrote the story with Brandi Harkonen (both have strong stories in the TV series, and Williamson's were always the best of the bunch) this film feels as flat as Lassie - run over by a Steamroller. I even found one of the characters rather irksome. Holly O'Toole (played by Poppy Montgomery) is a very two-dimensional character when compared to all the others in the cast. Though I am uncertain if this is the writers' or director's fault or their vision of the character or that Montgomery couldn't portray the character correctly.
Then there's the plainly obvious fact that there's NO chemistry between Holly and Oliver. This is as shame as it would have added an interesting dynamic to the story.
I wouldn't believe it could have been either the writers' fault or the director's because of the strength of previous stories, however, the story of the husband and wife isn't as deep or as strong as it should have been. We, the audience, should have felt for them as we have felt for previous dead letter receivers. Except for this time, instead of this being the main story it actually feels more like an aside, it's told and resolved so fast that no drama or tension is created. This in itself is highly unusual for the series.
So with just these three problems the usually happy and warm atmosphere is quite diminished and verges on nonexistent. Thank god for Rita (Crystal Lowe) and Norman (Geoff Gustafson) as they keep this atmosphere ticking over. Poor Norman may have an opponent in the affections for Rita, in the shape and sound of heavily accented Ramon Rodriguez (joyously portrayed by Zak Santiago who keeps the character teetering on the edge of over-the-top).
So I will hope that this movie is the exception to the rule and hope and pray that the next instalment will have me smiling with joy, through the tears.
If you've watched the other episodes then give this a watch to tie-up loose ends. Though if you've not watched any then I'd stay clear of this one until you've caught up. It's not really a stand-alone episode, and not reflective of how good the series is.
- P3n-E-W1s3
- Apr 25, 2017
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Another great installment of the series. These movies have humor, love and a little bit of mystery.
- youngandrestless12345
- May 27, 2021
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Love this SSD series so much. This was my favorite movie. First time seeing Kevin McGarry and loved his performance. Glad Hallmark made him a leading man. He's great.
- hayesl-50309
- May 29, 2021
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I am watching Signed, Sealed, Delivered, From Paris With Love, during a 2 day Marathon on Hallmark. I have seen it several times, but it is one of my favorites. Some have said there is no chemistry between Holly and Oliver, but I think that's the way the writers intended it. During their living together it's brought up several times how totally opposite they were. If Oliver was not a religious man, I'm sure he would have gotten a divorce. Also I just love the choice of music in all the SSD movies. Very beautiful, orchestra & always just the right song for the moment.
I don't know, but after watching this particular episode in the SSD series Mrs. Shullivan and I thought it was okay but not as well written as other episodes. First of all, this episode does not take place in Paris as the title would have you believe. The gist is that Oliver's estranged wife Holly (Poppy Montgomery) who was last heard of living the bohemian lifestyle in Paris France decides to come home to "visit" with Oliver but not to live with him. Duhhhh????
In the meantime while in the process of doing his job by delivering lost letters Oliver and Shane's latest assignment has them having to deliver two year old divorce papers to a woman who seems to be very happily still married to her husband who sent the (lost) letter.
At the same time a lost letter that Oliver himself had put in the mail some time ago on a very rainy evening which he addressed to his wife in Paris, France had made it back to the Lost Letter department and with Shane's coaxing Rita opened the letter and the two women read parts of the letter and put it aside when Oliver and Norman came back in the office which leads to a couple of compromising positions.
This was a convoluted story which has lots of romantic sizzle but no steak. I could only rate it a 5 out of 10 IMDB rating.
In the meantime while in the process of doing his job by delivering lost letters Oliver and Shane's latest assignment has them having to deliver two year old divorce papers to a woman who seems to be very happily still married to her husband who sent the (lost) letter.
At the same time a lost letter that Oliver himself had put in the mail some time ago on a very rainy evening which he addressed to his wife in Paris, France had made it back to the Lost Letter department and with Shane's coaxing Rita opened the letter and the two women read parts of the letter and put it aside when Oliver and Norman came back in the office which leads to a couple of compromising positions.
This was a convoluted story which has lots of romantic sizzle but no steak. I could only rate it a 5 out of 10 IMDB rating.
- Ed-Shullivan
- Dec 4, 2020
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- jjwelton69
- Oct 28, 2018
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I wish Martha Williamson would make a new series original cast Signed Sealed and Delivered.love these four Eric Kristin Crystal and Geoff.
I loved Touch by an Angel too.wonderful family programming.
One bad point of the movie the awful music female sang .Poppy Montgomery is a bad actress.no chemistry between her and Eric Mabius
I love this movie as well as all the others from the series.
Eric and Kristin are brilliant as always and Poppy Montgomery delivers her part perfectly as the "missing, mysterious" wife who returns home, after two years of absence, only God knows why.
Why would any woman abandon a man such as Oliver O'Toole??? Crazy chick!
One thing that always intrigued me is why does Holly, having never met Shane before, start telling her such intimate details about Oliver? Why would a woman tell a perfect stranger about how her husband kisses?
Was Holly so intuitive that she perceives that this beautiful blonde is already utterly in love with her husband and does she know that her husband is hopelessly already in love with the blonde as well, despite his faithfulness?
I think Holly knows that Oliver is incapable of cheating on her but she is ready to put an end to this marriage. She obviously cares about Oliver, she doesn't want to leave him completely crushed and even more lost than he has already been for the last two years. By telling Shane about Oliver's delicious kissing, she is hoping Shane will be the one who makes the first move, or at least gets extremely curious about it. I sure would.
Anyway, we still have to wait for another 5 movies before we actually "see" them kissing and I think Holly is right: "that man can kiss"!
Eric and Kristin are brilliant as always and Poppy Montgomery delivers her part perfectly as the "missing, mysterious" wife who returns home, after two years of absence, only God knows why.
Why would any woman abandon a man such as Oliver O'Toole??? Crazy chick!
One thing that always intrigued me is why does Holly, having never met Shane before, start telling her such intimate details about Oliver? Why would a woman tell a perfect stranger about how her husband kisses?
Was Holly so intuitive that she perceives that this beautiful blonde is already utterly in love with her husband and does she know that her husband is hopelessly already in love with the blonde as well, despite his faithfulness?
I think Holly knows that Oliver is incapable of cheating on her but she is ready to put an end to this marriage. She obviously cares about Oliver, she doesn't want to leave him completely crushed and even more lost than he has already been for the last two years. By telling Shane about Oliver's delicious kissing, she is hoping Shane will be the one who makes the first move, or at least gets extremely curious about it. I sure would.
Anyway, we still have to wait for another 5 movies before we actually "see" them kissing and I think Holly is right: "that man can kiss"!
Not only was there no chemistry between Oliver and Holly, Poppyx Montgomery was very pregnant during the filming of this movie. It made it harder to believe there was anyway that they were connected.
- diane-48481
- Aug 16, 2021
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There are two lost letters that are reunited and once again some US postal rules are broken.
Oliver mentioned to Shane in the first movie how his wife left him and suddenly moved to Paris. Now after receiving a letter that was lost in the postal system, Holly returns to America to see Oliver.
For Shane this is potential bad news. It looks like Oliver's relationship with his ex wife has been rekindled.
Oliver's lost letter has relevance with some divorce papers that was lost in the system for two years and now come to light. The gang want to find out what happened to the couple heading for divorce. They discover that they are still happily married but then the divorce papers materialises. Can the relationship still survive?
For a Hallmark production, the first movie was surprisingly enjoyable. It could not be sustained for the sequel movies.
Not only thinly plotted, it is schmaltzy and ever so predictable. This is movie that only fans of the Signed, Sealed, Delivered franchise will adore.
Oliver mentioned to Shane in the first movie how his wife left him and suddenly moved to Paris. Now after receiving a letter that was lost in the postal system, Holly returns to America to see Oliver.
For Shane this is potential bad news. It looks like Oliver's relationship with his ex wife has been rekindled.
Oliver's lost letter has relevance with some divorce papers that was lost in the system for two years and now come to light. The gang want to find out what happened to the couple heading for divorce. They discover that they are still happily married but then the divorce papers materialises. Can the relationship still survive?
For a Hallmark production, the first movie was surprisingly enjoyable. It could not be sustained for the sequel movies.
Not only thinly plotted, it is schmaltzy and ever so predictable. This is movie that only fans of the Signed, Sealed, Delivered franchise will adore.
- Prismark10
- Apr 14, 2023
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