haikumauigrl

This movie met all my expectations. Ashley Williams and Ryan Paevey were well matched, she so up beat and he so grounded and calm. Love their adventures , going off the beaten track. Movie featured real Hawaiian culture like the hula lesson and seeing the humpback whales from a kayak, and Hawaiian characters mixed with visitors. It was a refreshing Change to the Typical Hallmark story ploys. Loved that Ryan Paevey surfed, the wedding scene with authentic maile lei and gardenias and seeing The Royal Hawaiian Hotel in all it's glory. Don't miss this , especially if you live away from your Hawaii.

It's a beginning. First HM movie filmed in Hawaii that featured snippets of the real Hawaii, not just beautiful scenery, but especially with contemporary music, clothing, jewelry and yes, the food. We all came to Hawaii from distant lands, my ancestors included, and it was nice to see the Puerto Ricans honored. Lacey Chabert and Ector Rivera were convincing in their roles as rejected chef/girlfriend and surfer who lost his wife. Singer Anuhea and chef Lee Ann Wong were a real treat, as well as Katie Lee who authored the book, Groundswell. And just for the record, most female surfers don't wear just swimsuits for surfing! Maybe we'll hear pidgin English in the next one. I'm watching this again, as one can miss so much with only one viewing.