: Critics have mixed views on the leads. While some enjoyed seeing Holly Marie Combs in a Hallmark role, others felt the acting was "robotic" and that the chemistry between Combs and Ben Bass was nonexistent.
“Hallmark movies induce that sensation you get when you go to a local pop up art gallery and see selling for hundreds of dollars and you're like "That ? I could totally make that ...!!!"” Letterboxd · 10 years ago
Hallmark Review: Love's Complicated (2016, dir. Jerry Ciccoritti) Loves Complicated
The story follows Leah Townsend, a "people pleaser" who avoids conflict at all costs, even when her relationship with her predictable boyfriend Edward becomes a repetitive rut. When Edward enrolls her in a conflict-management class, she meets Cinco Dublin, an argumentative radio host.
: Some viewers found the editing "choppy," leading to a plot that feels like it "hops from highlight to highlight" rather than flowing naturally. Audience Perspectives : Critics have mixed views on the leads
“It was neat to see Leah change and learn to express herself... I too am a major people pleaser so I can understand and relate.” It's a Wonderful Movie blog
Viewers often identify with the protagonist's struggle to stand up for herself. I could totally make that
: Reviewers from Box Office Revolution note that the production quality is high with "flawless" camera work and "crisp" video, though the soundtrack remains standard for the genre.