Falling in Love with the Girl Next Door

It is always a pleasure to view yet another great Hallmark film. The casting was perfect with the likes of Patty Duke, Patrick Duffy, Shelley Long and Bruce Boxleitner. The love story between Theresa and Mark sets the perfect example of an old fashioned romance. Mark was the perfect gentleman with Theresa. Hallmark continues to portray films with values and morals and that is why we choose to turn to this channel over and over again. The only thing that was not portrayed properly is that the Catholic Church does not recognize marriages performed at any location other than inside the church. I wish that the film had portrayed the Catholic wedding with the proper church teachings. Thank you for yet another great film!

Did it ever say in the movie what started the feud with the two mothers?

"Falling In Love With The Girl Next Door" is definitely worth watching just to see the scenery of beautiful Catalina Island. You do get to see quite a bit of the real island in this show, and nothing is really 'faked' there - as many TV shows tend to distort the actual area where they're filmed. Quite a line-up of talent too. Patty Duke, Shelly Long, Patrick Duffy and Bruce Boxlietner all do well. Story line is a little on the weak side, but it's still cute nonetheless. It's a good Valentine's Day story, and okay as a TV movie, but not Emmy-award winning material by any means. The lead actress is quite good and I look forward to seeing her in future movies. Overall, a good movie to watch on a winter's day. Story is a little predictable, so I won't tell you any more about it, other than you'll have to watch it for yourself.

This film is not a classic and it doesn't pretend to be. It makes no claim to deal with serious issues but it is a lovely and thoroughly enjoyable Haloween romance. For me as an Englishman it was an education in American culture. Electric cars what are they, the traffic jam in Los Angeles was the most horrendous I have ever seen, People with their national flag hanging outside their house, and the seriousness with which they celebrate Haloween all new to me. The atmosphere during the whole film I found absolutely delightful, The two young Romeo and Juliet played their parts so nicely. The 4 old stagers 2 husbands and of course Patty Duke and Shelley Long so nice and so lovely to see them together. This is not a deep film but a lovely romance. Top marks to Hallmark for making a film like this because though there are many who will find it ucky there are many like myself who will find watching it a pure joy. For me it was like going on holiday to this island but rather sad when it finished,

I don't usually write reviews, I have read the other reviews and agree, except for one critic, Valerie I think, outside source review, claiming this movie is a "don't bother". She obviously does not consider the romantic setting, or locations any part of a movie, how drab for her. I grew up across the channel from Catalina Island, have visited the island EVERY CHANCE I have. The location alone makes this movie enjoyable, the main transportation on the island is golf cart, I recognize all the charming locations on the island. Story line is not complicated, and as I agree with others, not a deep plot but enjoyable. I watch this movie A lot and mostly because I miss Catalina Island whenever I am at home. For those of you who have not been to Catalina, it is as lovely as it appears, I recognize all those familiar places on the island. CHARM and TRANQUILITY, unless you are planning a wedding.