I could rave all day about the beautiful setting of this film. It really showcased Vietnam in a beautiful way. It was cleaver to use a film about a travel company to do it because it created the opening to see sights and have customs explained.

I also thought the actor Scott Ly did a wonderful job. He managed to straddle the romantic lead role well. I loved the running joke that he earned an "Amanda Riley" compliment.

I never really felt the chemistry on Rachel Leigh Cook's part and I really didn't care for her two supporting cast members, her boss played by Missi Pyle and her ex-boyfriend the forensic accountant played by Ben Feldman...who was just weird and awkward.

The story is about a travel company who wants to buy a little travel company in Vietnam to stay competitive, but before they make an offer they send their employee Amanda to secret shop the Vietnamese company to be sure. Which is awkward and then it isn't.

1/2 way through the film when Rachel relaxed a little the film gets slightly better and while it isn't my favorite film, I still would recommend it to romantics...and anyone wanting so see a beautiful side of Vietnam.

" Put that tourist guide book away, you're not a tourist." "Yes I am." "No. You are a traveler." "What's the difference?" "A tourist travels to escape life, a traveler travels to experience life. Life is too short to waste it escaping life, you should experience it instead."

A Tourist's Guide to Love is a wonderfully shot, culture experiencing, kinda cute Rom Com. But it's incredibly cliché and cheesy, I guess what you'd expect from its title and being a Netflix movie. I just couldn't get past all the forced smiles on every sub-character's face and cheesy conversational lines. The only line I remember between the protagonists is my title " A Tourist wants to escape life, a Traveler Experiences it"...which is kinda cool.

Rachel Leigh Cook was my teen crush, she's still got it and a decent actress. But she did look a bit mature for this role.

I watched this with my wife as we just got back from Vietnam a week ago. We went to Hanoi, Da Nang, Hoi An, so there were many familiar scenes in this movie. We particularly enjoyed the market scene as it reminded us of our experience bargaining with the market ladies. Also the bikes are much worse IRL!

Ah, another point I liked was when Sinh mentions Westerners only think about the War, but that was only a tiny part of their History. Truly, there's so much more to Vietnam and I do think this movie does the country/tourism market justice.

Overall, great journey and setting and interesting scenes. Story and romance pretty average. Great having an Asian Male Lead and seeing Rachel Leigh Cook again. Just too cheesy.

First of all, I'm pissed! There's no ad or even a post about this even in my local Netflix social media post. And to add my anger, it starred Rachael Leigh Cook! I mean, it feels like her true comeback to romcom after He's All That few years ago.

Second, let's talk about the movie. It's about a woman who recently broke up to be sent to Vietnam by the company she works in LA to check out a local tour bus company if it's worth to buy. I thought it's gonna be a typical American romcom with exotic places slapped in it. But no. It's actually gives a warm local side, and a knowledge about Tet celebration. The ML's performance match with Rachael, which is a shame when I found out that this is his first romcom. He shoulds works in romance genre more!

I want to give this ten stars if only there's more scenes for the main characters to embrace their romance. The ex factor is good for the third act, but it's kinda weird to see him chasing her to Vietnam since it's his decision to break up. Even with the 'regret' angle, still doesn't change the fact that he impulsely moves without her knowing. And even in the third act, he only focuses on the regret, not planning anything if they actually back into relationship again. Which contradicts with his personality and their relationship principle as the predictable and comfort one.

Anyway, I had fun watching it. I checked the writer's other work and found some titles that I need to check out. Good job to everyone that involves in this movie. Can't wait for another Vietnam's romcom???