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Love Takes Wing

  • TV Movie
  • 2009
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
1.6K
YOUR RATING
Love Takes Wing (2009)
DramaFamilyRomanceWestern

A doctor (Sarah Jones) helps townspeople who fear a mysterious illness.A doctor (Sarah Jones) helps townspeople who fear a mysterious illness.A doctor (Sarah Jones) helps townspeople who fear a mysterious illness.

  • Director
    • Lou Diamond Phillips
  • Writers
    • Rachel Stuhler
    • Janette Oke
    • Stephen Niver
  • Stars
    • Sarah Jones
    • Haylie Duff
    • Jordan Bridges
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    1.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lou Diamond Phillips
    • Writers
      • Rachel Stuhler
      • Janette Oke
      • Stephen Niver
    • Stars
      • Sarah Jones
      • Haylie Duff
      • Jordan Bridges
    • 15User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Sarah Jones
    Sarah Jones
    • Belinda
    Haylie Duff
    Haylie Duff
    • Annie
    Jordan Bridges
    Jordan Bridges
    • Lee Owens
    Cloris Leachman
    Cloris Leachman
    • Miss Hattie Clarence
    Patrick Duffy
    Patrick Duffy
    • Mayor Evans
    Lou Diamond Phillips
    Lou Diamond Phillips
    • Ray Russell
    Erin Cottrell
    Erin Cottrell
    • Missie
    Annalise Basso
    Annalise Basso
    • Lillian
    Time Winters
    Time Winters
    • Gus
    Bonnie Root
    Bonnie Root
    • Mrs. Pine
    John Bishop
    John Bishop
    • John Pine
    Kevin Scott Richardson
    Kevin Scott Richardson
    • Clerk
    Craig K. Bodkin
    • Sheriff
    Dave Rodgers
    • Stage Coach Driver
    Bob Ross
    • Townsmen
    Yvonne Boismier Phillips
    • Woman with baby
    • (uncredited)
    Jonathon Forrester
    • Orphan Child
    • (uncredited)
    Andy Scott Harris
    Andy Scott Harris
    • Victorian Orphan
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Lou Diamond Phillips
    • Writers
      • Rachel Stuhler
      • Janette Oke
      • Stephen Niver
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    User reviews15

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    10lbarrettnance

    Love Comes Softly Series

    This is the seventh movie in the Love Comes Softly series.If you Love this movie you just have to start from the beginning .The movies in order is as follows....

    1.Love Comes Softly 2.Love's Enduring Promise 3.Love's Long Journey 4.Love's Abiding Joy 5.Love's Unending Legacy 6.Love's Unfolding Dream 7.Love Takes Wing 8.Love Finds a Home

    I really Love this series of movies.If you like to read the books are a must.This and all the other movies it this series are prefect for the whole family. That is not always the case with other movies made today.The Hallmark channel brings us great movies that everyone can enjoy and learn some good morals to boot.
    8Reno-Rangan

    7. The story of Dr. Belinda: Saving the town and the orphanage.

    The seventh part in the Hallmark's 'Love Comes Softly' movie series. Yet another satisfying movie with the convincing performances. I expected this part to take place in a city, but deliberately avoiding those things from happening. One thing from this series is crystal clear, that is the women and their live struggles in the countryside.

    The story continued, but as usual once again the cast has been changed as the timeline did. After the medical graduation and her husband's death, the mourning Belinda returns to the rural life. In the town where everybody panicked for the sudden deaths, blames for the orphanage. Belinda's arrive brings a new hope, so would she stand and deliver what people are expecting is the remaining story.

    The movie series is reached at a different level now. Comparing this to the first, not only the cast and characters changed, but the plot as well. So far the story was narrated moving forward to the next generation and their struggle. Now with this, a new view about the society and its causes. Well, there is a romance, but less focused on it to give a chance to explore on the fresh subject.

    "I wouldn't be who I was today if I hadn't grow-up the way I did."

    Of all the films, the cast was the best thing happened. The women were beautiful by appearance and excellent in character display. Particularly in this, Haylie Duff filled that part, but she's only been a sidekick and I hope she will return in the next as well. Because the character Belinda became more serious and professional. Refuses to blend in with the other characters, I mean in the human emotional way, in another word the chemistry is missing.

    That's not how we remember the women of this film series. They are gentle, caring and liked by the other characters around them. So, feels the change has come, but does it go on like this in the following films is the question. The old lady who runs the orphanage was the main attraction in the performance. That is also my weakness, I always fall for when I see the older people struggle in their lives. The role was small, maybe won't return in the next, but one of the best in the entire series.

    We have already talked about the deaths, especially the husband's, but the movie without a little girl is also impossible. It is kind of routine, without it the narration won't proceed, because they are the one who is going to lead in the follow-up films. In this the new girl, Lillian was introduced. The girl from one of my all time and favourite children's film 'Standing Up'. It was a wonderful role, but I already began to analyse her character's field of interest, because that's what the next narration going to be.

    8/10
    6Jackbv123

    Difficult story

    Belinda comes into this movie with her husband having recently died from disease. As a result, Belinda is bitter with God. This faith based movie centers on her struggle.

    In the previous movie, Belinda, as a teen, had a chip on her shoulder as she face a male dominated world with the dream of becoming a doctor. In this movie, that chip has become a mountain, and it makes her completely unequipped for the challenge before her. If she isn't facing enough of a challenge, her attitude can do nothing to help her deal with townspeople who are already suspicious of a stranger and a woman. It also doesn't make her winsome for the viewer.

    Lee is a saint and a little too perfect, but he is likeable. Unfortunately, Belinda is so bitter, it's hard to see any chemistry.

    Lou Diamond Phillips is the director and as an actor plays a character that is totally one dimensional. It is a terrible job of acting and only he can be responsible. None of the acting is outstanding. Sarah Jones shows almost no spark but much of that is the result of the character's bitterness.

    The story is somber. There is a complication or two that really aren't altogether clear as to how they impact the outcome. Despite all the negatives, the underlying story comes through. Of course it is sappy, and ultimately predictable, but there is room to enjoy the finished product.

    There is a scene near the end that has no subtlety whatsoever. When you see it, you'll know it.
    8MickyG333

    Seen one, you've seen them all

    7.7 stars.

    The very first of the series was an astonishingly wonderful film, but 'Love Takes Wing' is better than some, I'd say it's slightly above average in comparison to most.

    The "Love..." series of almost ten movies never fails to provide a good old-fashioned inspirational feeling. They knew they had something really special, so they went with it. Good for them. I have always been entertained just enough to enjoy each and every film in the series, and I think it's because they found a recipe and they stuck with it. It's kinda like a batch of cookies. You love it when Grandma makes that same batch of chocolate chip, maybe they aren't your favorites, but they are always delightful enough with a glass of milk, and if it isn't broke...

    No matter what the story, the method and the material are always consistent and authentic feeling. They use the right music and direction to create a similar atmosphere, and the acting is always decent. Look who directed it. Interesting. I like his rendition of the town loser, but they sorta left that unresolved.
    4AngelHonesty

    Is it getting Worse?

    How does a pure red head turn into a blond? The biggest thing that bothered me during the entire film was this hair situation. Belinda was a red head on Movie 5 and 6, now she is suddenly a golden blond; it makes no sense. Further more if they were going to pick a different actress, why not pick an older actress, possibly in her thirties? Belinda has just graduated from Medical school and yet she's in her early 20's, I can easily understand why no one will take her seriously. The most disappointing thing about the movie is that the Love Come's Softly films have fallen into this annoying pattern - Woman is married. Husband dies. Woman adopts child and remarries. Orphan grows up falls in love and marries - repeat. If the films art going to follow the books properly then why can't they come up with a new story and plot line? Something new and interesting. Don't get me wrong, Love Takes Wing still has the family vibes and is a nice clean film, but the quality is very poor with cheesy lines and terrible acting.

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    • Trivia
      Love Takes Wing is the seventh TV movie based on Janette Oke's Love Comes Softly series.
    • Quotes

      Hattie Clarence: That's why you're such a strong, fine example for her.

      Belinda Simpson: I'm not a wonderful example to a 10-year old.

      Hattie Clarence: You're a strong woman doctor with a good heart. The very definition of a fine example. Going through a tough time doesn't make you a bad person. Those things define who we become. In the best of times, everyone grows and prospers. But when times are at their worst, we find out what we have in us.

    • Connections
      Followed by Love Finds a Home (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Like A Child
      Lyrics Lou Diamond Phillips

      Music Terry Plumeri

      Vocals June Angela

      Loudplum Music BMI

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    • Release date
      • April 4, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Y el amor volvió a nosotros
    • Production companies
      • RHI Entertainment
      • Faith & Family Entertainment
      • LG Films
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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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