The Real West

2024

Comedy / Romance

12
IMDb Rating 7.0/10 10 957 957

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Plot summary

A family vacation to a working ranch introduces Professor Rebecca to Jake West. Rebecca is a widow chasing tenure, and Jake is a handsome cowboy who never settled down.

Director

Terry Ingram Photo
Terry Ingram

Top cast

Beatrice Kitsos Photo
Beatrice Kitsos as Jasmine
Kirsten Robek Photo
Kirsten Robek as Sylvia
Lynda Boyd Photo
Lynda Boyd as Maureen
James Denton Photo
James Denton as Aaron
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772.79 MB
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English 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 24 min
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1.55 GB
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English 5.1
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23.976 fps
1 hr 24 min
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1.41 GB
1920*1080
English 5.1
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1 hr 24 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by MickyG333 7 / 10

Mixed feelings

7.1 stars.I love Sustad, she is like gold for me, although some of her latest stuff seems a bit on the edge. By edge, I mean outside of my usual preferences. Not sure what that's all about, but something isn't quite smooth about this film. Maybe the romance is a bit complicated, and don't get me wrong, complicated can be good. On the other hand, the mother's character is shallow and odd, the young son is really into ghosts for a specific reason, and that's fine, the older son likes a girl, but his character goes completely undeveloped. We also get to know the girl he likes and she's actually quite endearing.Sustad's character has a younger sister who is somewhat flaky and too much into shallowness and fun, that's the best description. Maybe they make her that way so we can feel less sympathetic toward her because of what happens to her. I don't know, but what happens is really close to a betrayal. Maybe it's not a full betrayal as much as hesitation and reluctance on the part of Sustad's character.In the end, I suppose all of them end up getting what they want, and I saw it coming, but was surprised by how the story arrives at the destination. That's fine, a little different, proven to be less effective than the usual formula in this case.Anyways, I didn't quite feel the pure love, the gut wrenching yearning that some Hallmark films are able to convey until the very end. Therefore 'The Real West' is a bit above average (thanks to the ending).
Reviewed by cgvsluis 8 / 10

A mature romance set in the American West...horses, hats and cowboy boots!

In this Hallmark romantic film, Rebecca is a professor of the American West who is chasing tenure. She takes her kids, Ollie and Noah, to a working ranch with her Mother Maureen and her sister Cassidy. There she meets a handsome cowboy, who turns out to be a former rodeo star and current horse whisperer...who just happens to be her sister's new boyfriend.I have loved Lucas Bryant ever since he played the romantic lead Nathan in the Haven series. So, I was thrilled to see him in this Hallmark film. My favorite scene was the meet cute in the hat shop, when Jake picks out three hats for the kind of woman Rebecca is. I loved seeing James Denton and I thought Lynda Boyd, who played Rebecca's mother Maureen, was wonderful.Kimberley Sustad does a great job playing the widow Rebecca, who is not only trying to do the right thing...but questioning herself. I thought she and Lucas Bryant had great chemistry and I am hoping they will get more screen time.I loved the song Cowboys Like Me...it was an instant Shazam for me and I will be adding it to my playlist.This is a big recommendation to romantics who love hallmark films.
Reviewed by kmorgante-467-830623 9 / 10

Well done; story, acting to backdrop

The female actresses in this movie were believable. Kimberley is a favorite, with her down to earth, someone I could hang with portrayals. She does not over act and that is one of the reasons I selected this movie tonight. Kimberley, and her movie sister (especially) and mom character, were great. The 2 main male actors in this movie, I gotta say, pretty sexy and the acting was also well done. I've been a fan of Denton for some time and this other guy Bryant ?!?!... I may want my own hand selected cowboy hat (sorry husband). Readers, you'll have to watch to get that. ?The kid actors in this movie did a very good job, not filler acting as too often seen, they had substance. There was a scene between mom and sons where I actually got a tear in my eye, a rarity in HC.This is Hallmark so the inevitable happy ending of sorts is to be expected, however, this film was not chopped off the predictable block for a change (thank you writers). The scenery, the horses, the depth and realistic human interaction and humor - accompanied by pretty solid acting, ranks this as one of my top ever Hallmark movies.
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