‘CHANCE AT ROMANCE’ (2013): SEE ERIN KRAKOW IN MEET-CUTE
One of the best things about Hallmark is their consistency. Whether the story is funny or a tearjerker, the one thing a viewer can rely on is that their nature is to be, well, a sweetheart. The same can be said for Chance at Romance, a romantic comedy that’s familiar charm is what makes it shine.
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Samantha Hart (When Calls the Heart’s Erin Krakow) is a down on her luck coffee shop waitress. A girl who’s had poor luck in love, Sam is ready to meet the perfect guy. When she emails famed photographer Heath Madsen (Ryan McPartlin) sharing how his work impacts her, the last thing she expects is to hear back from him. But she does.
A correspondence strikes up between them, which leads to an easy friendship. And then Heath invites Sam to his hometown. Though her sister thinks she’s crazy, she accepts and arrives at Heath’s home expecting a warmer welcome than she receives. Little does she realize that her arrival reveals Heath hasn’t a clue who she is!
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When you’re used to seeing actors playing in what tantamount to, for them, a kind of “iconic” role, seeing them in other things can be odd. This is true with Erin Krakow. Fans know her from the Hallmark drama When Calls the Heart where she plays a feisty teacher living in the 1800s. Contrast this with Chance at Romance, a contemporary romance and it takes some adjustment. Then there is the leading man, played by Ryan, an actor I probably know best as a wonderfully supporting character on NBC’s Chuck.
Seeing these two pair up is fun especially after being a fan of their respective popular roles. They share an easy-going chemistry, and their scenes together have a kind of timeless rom-com magic. The supporting characters (including Heath’s mischievous son) are also memorable and the film also features Patricia Richardson in the cast list.
There is still more to enjoy, too! From a budding entrepreneur spirit to discovering real beauty through a camera lens, there is plenty to love in Chance at Romance (also known as Friend Request). Those who have liked the cast in other roles, fangirl over the Hallmark Channel or love the period drama series, When Calls the Heart should make this a must see. Like its peers, it sparkles with light and cuteness.
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Stream, at publication, titled as Friend Request, on the PixL Movie Channel; or search places like Amazon for DVD copies.
Content: this one is TV-G is and has the same type of content as any peer film with this rating.
