Actors Rafael de la Fuente and Jaicy Elliot star in the new Hallmark rom-com “Love on the Amazon,” which premiered today, on Saturday, January 17th.
Colin Theys directed the movie from a screenplay by Juliana Wimbles.
In “Love on the Amazon,” Claire (Jaicy Elliot) travels to Brazil and hires Danny (Rafael de la Fuente), a riverboat captain, to help her deliver an important message for her sister Amelia, a marine biologist studying pink dolphins on the Amazon River.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure for Claire, and it is really nice to see her character break out of her shell and come to life in this movie.
Jaicy is vibrant and liberating as Claire, and she works well opposite Rafael de la Fuente, who is charming and pleasant as Danny; moreover, affecting rapport allows for more resonance.
The Amazon itself serves as its own character in this film, and it helps elevate the moving story to a higher level. The cinematography is visually-striking, especially all the Amazon locations.
The Verdict
Overall, “Love on the Amazon” is an uplifting new Hallmark movie that stands out visually, script-wise, and acting-wise. It has a lot of heart to it, and it deserves to be enjoyed for its beauty and authenticity.
It has a retro vibe to it, and elements of Katharine Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart’s “The African Queen,” which ironically enough, Jaicy’s character makes an allusion to the book of the same name by C. S. Forester.
Rafael de la Fuente has a calming and gentle demeanor to him, which will resonate with the viewers. Jaicy Elliot’s character’s newfound zest for life and adventure is infectious.
The film underscores such values as mindfulness (living in the present moment), human connection, and a love for nature.
“Love on the Amazon” is worth more than just a passing glance, and it garners four out of five stars. Well done.
