The Lost Valentine, Hallmark Hall of Fame

From the Hallmark site:
During World War II, Navy Lt. Neil Thomas bids Caroline, his pregnant young wife, farewell at Union Station. Before their son is born, Neil’s plane goes down in the Pacific and he’s declared MIA.

Caroline is devastated, but her love never dies. And for the next 65 years, Caroline (Betty White) returns to Union Station on the anniversary of her loss to salute his memory. When a TV journalist (Jennifer Love Hewitt) learns of the touching story, she sets out to investigate what happened to Neil 65 years earlier. Caroline’s grandson encourages Caroline to cooperate, and soon the reporter and young man fall in love.

Viewers will embrace Betty White and Jennifer Love Hewitt in this moving story of love lost and love found. The Lost Valentine, based on the book by James Michael Pratt, is directed by Darnell Martin, teleplay by Maryann Ridini Spencer and Barton Taney.

My Thoughts:
Ok people I am either the most sappy person I know or this movie was just that good. I think I started crying five minutes into the film. I started this movie last night since I had to put off watching it to finish Downton Abbey on Sunday and it was oh so good! I must warn you that this is one of the most emotional movies I've ever seen on TV, the theatres etc. Grab yourself a box (or two) of tissues because you're going to need them.

For me, the best Hallmark films are the romances like The Magic of Ordinary Days which has been my favorite since I saw it almost ten years ago and now this one. The Lost Valentine tells two love stories, one that started during WWII and a new romance between a reporter and a physical therapist. This is one of the sweetest love stories that I've ever had the chance to watch and I recommend it to EVERYONE! It's squeaky clean. There's one war scene with some shooting and blood, it's nothing extremely graphic...but you will cry. Just sayin'. ;-)

Betty White is amaaaazing in this movie. Most people associate her with Golden Girls and other comic roles on tv and the silver screen but this role is quite dramatic and just proves why this lady is one of the most respected actresses around. Everything about The Lost Valentine is moving, gut-wrenching, and shows the power of love. Highly recommended!

Fun stuff: Neil and Lucas are eye candy!!

Order your dvd HERE

Comments

  1. Tales of WhimsyFebruary 1, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    OMG I love Betty White (I have her 2011 calendar), I'm a huge Jennifer Love Hewitt fan (I even read and reviewed her book), and I ADORED The Magic of Ordinary Days. *le sigh* Sounds like I must watch this.

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  2. Amber HolcombFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Oh my goodness!!! This sounds like an amazing movie, and one that I would absolutely love! :D I just wish the Hallmark movies weren't so expensive... :( Hmmm...I will definitely have to keep this one in mind, though! Thank you for the recommendation! :)

    ~Amber

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  3. CaseyFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Oh wow, you have convinced me, I need to get this one! I love Hallmark Hall of Fame anyway, but this one sounds extradionary! Thanks so much for the review. :)

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  4. UnknownFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Oh this sounds amazing! The Magic of Ordinary Days is one of my all-time favorite Hallmark movies - I'm definitely going to have to track this one down.

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  5. Renee (BlacknGoldGirlsBookSpot)February 1, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Casey and Amber, Dontcha just love Hallmark movies? I'm beginning to think that they are the only "clean" movies around anymore! I hope you all love this one!

    Juju and Ruth, I finally got a copy of The Magic of Ordinary Days on dvd. I'm planning to pass it along to all my friends to watch! :-D

    XOXO~ Renee

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  6. Project JournalFebruary 1, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Ugh....I was so mad that I missed this the other night. I wanted to see it so badly, but then forgot. Stupid Fibro Fog, I hate it :/

    The commercial had me drooling to watch it and then for this review....you are so mean to me Renee XD

    Speaking of reviews, I wanted you to be the second official person to know that I signed up to review for my first place today! Ordered a book and...it'll be on its' way soon : ) Thanks for all your encouragement and for giving me that push I needed, girl.

    Talk to you soon (it's been a while!),
    Hannah

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  7. ReneeFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    My mother watched this and I missed it! And that makes me sad because it's so hard to find these Hallmark movies. Sigh . . .

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  8. Renee (BlacknGoldGirlsBookSpot)February 2, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Hi Hannah! Sorry to hear that you're not feeling well and missed this movie! Maybe they'll play it again, they've done that before!

    Renee Ann- I know what you mean about finding the Hallmark movies! I don't even think my local Hallmakr carries them...go figure! I have seen some pop up on Amazon though once they're a few months old so maybe you can get a hold of a copy.

    XOXO~ Renee
    GO STEELERS!

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  9. Trinity RoseFebruary 4, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Hi Renee,
    Great review.
    Would love to see it.
    How do you get Hallmark to let you review for them? Is there a special place to sign up to review DVDs for Hallmark? Really would like to know. Thanks a lot,
    Trinity Rose
    wandaelaine at gmail dot com

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  10. Renee (BlacknGoldGirlsBookSpot)February 4, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Emailed you Trinity! :-)

    XOXO~ Renee

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