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There were inconsistencies with personality traits, actions, and facts about Sophie and how old she is supposed to be, along with things that just didn't make sense. Also, I was confused about where this town was supposed to be located. I think Jodie Sweetin played her character perfectly, though, despite some poor writing regarding the classroom situations (including but not limited to the cell phone in class and chaotic field trip). Overall it's a sweet and interesting story.

As it often is, in a Hallmark movie, one of the leads is a singke parent. In this case David Hayd-Jones plays a widower. Jodie Sweetin plays his daughter's teacher. Of course they have a meet-cute and then keep on bumping into each other. All in all, it's a pretty standard Hallmark movie. But with really solid performances from the leads, this movie does its job and leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy afterwards.

This is a slight (running at only 80 mins) but engaging Hallmark film, with a nice central performance from Jodie Sweetin.

I thought both the central characters were believable, and that there were some lovely moments.

The only thing I would say though is that while we got a sense as to why the male lead might be cautious about entering into a relationship, other than being told "you've been hurt before", we never really knew about Jodie Sweetin's characters past. Perhaps if the film had been a tad longer we might have.

Overall, very nice.

My wife and I both enjoyed this movie a bit more than the usual Hallmark movie, and we have seen a bunch of them. Always dependable for good clean entertainment. While the movie follows the usual themes it was fun to see how they would get there, and Sweetin in the lead role makes it a cut above most. Hers is just a very pleasant character that makes you want to root for her.

Filmed in Vancouver it is set in a fictional west coast community. She is a school teacher and gets a new student, a girl transferring from Chicago. Her single dad is a structural engineer, brought there to work on a bridge that needs to be completed promptly. His daughter acts as a catalyst.

At home on DVD from our public library.

The plot on this one is pretty weak. He's a widower whose daughter is obsessed with rainbows, they run into each other a lot, including her being the daughter's teacher. The CGI rainbows and everyone's weird obsession with them is pretty cloying and completely silly. Although he keeps avoiding the topic of rainbows, leading my boyfriend to theorize "Rainbows killed my wife!" Alas, the truth was not as interesting or compelling. But Jodie Sweetin and David Haydn-Jones are great together, their chemistry is palpable and they keep the weak script flowing enjoyably. Put these two in a better movie, Hallmark!

Am personally not a major fan of Jodie Swetin, tending to come over as cold and not always natural looking (obvious in another 2019 Hallmark film 'Merry and Bright'). In the right role, like in 'Entertaining Christmas' she can be likeable. David Haydn-Jones is a lot more appealing, though his Hallmark output is hit and miss. My main reason for seeing was for Hallmark completest sake, with 2019 being an inconsistent year (typically so).

'Love Under the Rainbow' wasn't a great film, with a few relatively major flaws that could have been prevented, but by 2019 Hallmark standards it has a lot of charm and has a good deal to like about it. So a generally positive opinion here. Up to this point of the 2019 batch, where only the Winterfest and Countdown to Valentines Day films had already aired, 'Love Under the Rainbow' is closer to being in the better end than the weaker one.

The good things will be listed first. Swetin gives one of her better Hallmark performances and comes over as heartfelt. Haydn-Jones is easy going and sympathetic and Dakota Guppy also performs with heart and no over-cutesiness. There is some nice development to the characters, with none of them being too perfect or having overblown character flaws, there are plenty of similar type characters in other Hallmark films but they don't come over as ciphers and feel like real characters in real relatable situations.

Family relationships are well handled and worth relating to, very little treacly or heavy. It is a good looking film, especially the scenery. Something that Hallmark often delivered on, even in their misfires. The music isn't over-scored or too constant. The script isn't awkward and has a few genuinely funny lines amongst the many very sweet and touching dramatic ones while keeping sentimentality at bay. The story is not innovative but clearly knew exactly what it wanted to be and do, and has lightness, warmth and charm. As well as well meaning honesty.

Having said that, there are shortcomings in 'Love Under the Rainbow'. Would have liked more chemistry between the two leads, it is there but it is too low key and could have done with more spark. The relationship itself could have been stronger too and it felt underdeveloped.

Did find the sentiment too cloying in spots, like with the rainbows which is relied upon too heavily. The final quarter is rather silly and there is no doubt how everything is going to end. The effects for the rainbows do look cheap and jar.

Concluding, charming. 7/10.

I loved the interactions of David Haydn-Jones, Jodie Sweetin, and Dakota Guppy. I can easily see the plot happening in real life. Loved all of the normal Dad jokes, puns, and kidding around even the ones that ended in groans. Like I said --real life. Dave is a personal favorite of mine so I am eager to see what is in store for him next in Hallmark Land.

This movie is not one of Hallmark's best. The acting is less than stellar and the dialogue is lame at best, complete over-use of the word amazing, and the plot has too many usual clichés, how many times are you, Hallmark, going to use the spilled coffee, job offer in another city, etc.? Watched it only because had nothing else to do.

With all Hallmark movies we always get what we expect a happy ending. This movie didn't disappoint at all except as always is I want the movie to be longer and I would like some much more needed drama. Dakota Duppy was the stand out in this movie along with Jodie Sweetin. I love the rainbows and the ending was beautiful. Definitely check this movie out!!

A widow with a young daughter falls for her teacher. That's about all.

Jodie Sweetin isn't rom com material.

Boring.

1. Hayden and Jodie make a potential relationship very awkward. 2. The jokes are pretty stale and unfunny. 3. Hayden's father character lacks an semblance of a relationship with his daughter. 4. Jodie's teacher character is wholly unprofessional by focusing creepily on Hayden and the girl. 5. Hallmark could have done more for the classroom and more realistic teaching in the classroom. 6. Poor classroom management by leaving the students alone to talk with her co-worker and answering texts while working. 7. The "leaning" the two leads always assume when exchanging glances.

Absolutely love this movie because it proves that a hallmark movie can be amazing and it doesn't even have to be cheesy and unrealistic... The amazing one liners or so funny! More movies like this please, Hallmark... and often!!!

David Hayden Jones and Jodie Sweetin so boring no personality at all

Another great Hallmark movie. Jodie Sweenie, David Hayden, Dakota Guppy and Peter Benson had great chemistry. A story based on finding love and the magic of rainbows. Beautiful scenery. Great writing by Kristen Hansen as well.

Rainbows that defy the laws of physics and the laws of nature.. Fantasy! The idea that David Haydn-Jones could play a romantic lead...pure fantasy!! there was no spark or chemistry between the leads and it was not Jodie Sweeten's fault. I totally agree with "Lame on all levels". I have seen Mr. Haydn-Jones on other Hallmark movies and he brings the same wet blanket to them all. no spark.

Don't waste your time on this one. Terrible film rendered irredeemable by the "acting" of Jodie Sweetin.

A classic romantic movie with actors in perfect harmony. Happy ending. Full of beautiful landscapes and most of the scenes can be real. Fantastic interpretation for David Haydn-jones