Christopher Russell and Rhiannon Fish in “A Costa Rican Wedding.” Photo courtesy of Johnson Production Group.
Actors Christopher Russell and Rhiannon Fish star in the new Hallmark romance comedy “A Costa Rican Wedding.”
The film was directed by Colin Theys from a screenplay by Juliana Wimbles.
In this new film, a clumsy maid of honor gets help from her handsome
arch enemy when something goes wrong at her best friend’s wedding in Costa Rica.
Surfing on the west coast and the warm sand are just the distraction Emily (Rhiannon Fish) needs after her recent breakup.
Being the maid of honor alongside her best friend Phoebe (Brittany Carel) is a dream come true, but it quickly turns into a nightmare when a horde of monkeys steal Emily’s bag – and the priceless wedding rings she was keeping!
Desperate to shake off her clumsy reputation and avoid being responsible for the ruined wedding, Emily teams up with an unexpected helper: Ryan (Christopher Russell), the best man and her long-time rival.
As a local tour guide, Ryan believes he knows this incredible tropical country, but perhaps not as well as he thought.
Their unexpected mishap takes them from breathtaking jungle volcanoes
to surreal ancient archaeological sites.
By helping each other, Emily and Ryan find a way to overcome their old complexes and find common ground while trying to save the big day.
Christopher Russell and Rhiannon Fish have great chemistry together, and Costa Rica felt like a character in its own right in the romantic comedy… and the same goes for the wild animals that made cameo appearances in the film. The cinematography is visually stunning.
This film has elements of The Notebook meets Chasing Waterfalls meets Beauty and the Beast meets The Twins. Everyone in the cast brings something unique to the project.
It should be enjoyed for its beauty, lightness and simplicity. It is ideal for the whole family and deserves a sequel of its own.
“A Costa Rican Wedding” is feel-good escapism and gets two huge thumbs up for that. Well done.
