From Scratch

miaparker shared a tip "🌟4/5🌟 A touching & emotional story. Saldana is really great in this role because she doesn’t overplay it — Both she & her “leading man” were superb at portraying the real-life married couple at the center of this story. Soldana is just gorgeous through & through, but the character she plays here is simply lovely on the inside as well. I’d definitely #recommend this movie if you enjoy #romance, the beautiful Italian countryside, art, & architecture. The #soundtrack & instrumental background music richly enhanced the overall tone & atmosphere of this soulful, romantic miniseries."

julia_999 shared a tip "Absolutely a phenomenal watch. However, if you do tune in - be prepared for tears. Many many tears. This was so well done but truly heartbreaking. It’s worth your time!!"

juhmeeluh shared a tip "The chemistry and the acting in this series is what brought me to tears. It seemed so real and genuine, and watching Zoe Saldaña break into tears activated my water works. There is beautifully paced character development throughout the series, and I felt nothing but love watching their journey."

chris_brown_6254 shared a tip "Oh boy! Have a few Kleenex close by for the predictable ending. You’ll either cry for the love you’ll never have, the family you’ll always have or the food you’re forever in search of…. A beautiful film in many ways. Predictable. Heart wrenching."

stefani_marie shared a tip "Expectations: Zoe Saldana will be gorgeous and hoping to be inspired by beautiful scenery of Europe. Reality: Zoe S is of course gorgeous. Italy is portrayed exquisitely. The food looks mouth watering. I laughed. I cried. I got goosebumps. My heart ached. It was so much more than I anticipated or could have expected. Love. Life. Food. Art. Loss. And of course, family."

nancy_1397 shared a tip "Loved this one at the start. I was really falling in love with the characters. Stopped watching it I knew it was going to make me cry really hard."

jennifer_rodriguez_3599 shared a tip "I thought it was ok. It wasn’t bad. It just came off kind of Hallmarky, and I was expecting the plot to unfold more creatively. There were moments that were perfection and moments where the writing or storyline could have used some help. Definitely was a tear jerker."

sonia_burton shared a tip "A true romance story. I just wished sounding prepared me for the tears beyond a lifetime, grab your tissue box, snuggle up with the one you love and enjoy!"

tonni shared a tip "I’ve visited Florence 3 times so I knew I would love this series. Other than the characters never aging, I loved it. Brought back so many memories of Italy. #romance #tearjerker #italy"

rachel_erdman_313 shared a tip "Zoe Saldana was absolutely amazing in this tv series! She made you feel every bit of heartache…like you were a part of the family going through every up and down with her. A must watch!"

gina_philibert_young shared a tip "I loved this mini series. An American goes to Italy and finds love. However, what makes the story so special is how their families intertwine and support them. Beautiful and moving."

mason_steill shared a tip "Just finished this and man. What a good show. Ripped my heart out. Havent cried like this since my brother passed away. Cute story."

athena_diamantis shared a tip "This one completely surprised me and blew me away. Based on a true story - glimpses of love and tears - Really pulls at your heart ❤️"

rob_paul_4714 shared a tip "This was fine. Heartbreaking story of family and loss. The best part is 44 year old Zoe Saldana, who looks 20. She plays a saint of a women surrounded by other strong, beautiful women. The cast is fantastic. The music amazing. Did I get bored a few times? Eh. It was still a very nice watch."

mare_oku shared a tip "LOVE this show, a wonderful and emotional story that pulls you in immediately. I also appreciated that they didnt shy away from having scenes in Italian/Sicilian and even displayed some aspects of the culture that I dont normally see mentioned. Honestly a 10/10, it couldnt have been done better!"

danielle_henry_6987 shared a tip "Prepare to fall in love and have your heart broken and sob your heart out. I had to answer to the door to the repair man after watching this and I look like I had been crying for hours. (Not too far from the truth) Such a beautiful, and true, love story."

jill_a.m. shared a tip "If you feel like watching an amazing love story and having your heart ripped out, this one is for you. The love between Amy and Lino was portrayed so well. It's been on my mind all day."

kerry_widener shared a tip "Even though the story leads with its image of romance, it’s also about the lifelong prevalence of grief and loss that accompanies our existences. When things get hard, having a support system of one’s family and friends in check is the one cushion that helps soften the blow even though loneliness can be too overwheleming sometimes, regardless of whether you’re standing in a room full of people or not. Grief is all-consuming and From Scratch captures its painful actuality without minimising it. The last two episodes of the series pack in some powerful performances, especially from Saldana’s Amy. Watching the connection and bond with her family grow over the timeline is a delightful treat. It is indeed a heartfelt memoir that comes to life, spilling all the truths about how not only food brings people together but also that family building has to do a lot more with our choices than fate. With the finale coming a full circle, the story is guaranteed to bring a smile on the faces of those who especially love to unpack and dig into family dramas."

maynard shared a tip "I liked this show. It’s easy to watch. Gives me a little bit of Hallmark romance movie vibes but only a little bit. A really good story"

emily_coxon shared a tip "Most beautiful and emotional rollercoaster I have seen in a long time. I am in awe of how amazing this limited series was. The music, the story, the acting, the food is amazing! I will be recommending this for a long time."

sarah_mcmullin shared a tip "This truly is a love story for the ages. Phenomenal acting (who knew Zoe Saldaña spoke such good Italian?), passionate love scenes between the two lead actors, big crazy families, and truly spectacular scenery. A+++"

carnivalnights shared a tip "I can't remember the last time I cried a full 55 minutes straight during an episode of a series. But this definitely did it. This series is so heartbreaking but so beautiful and worth every moment of your time. From the cultures and families all coming together to the very powerful love being translated artfully from this memoir on to the screen, this series really reminds us what is important in life, and in turn, what we should let go of so we can focus on these things. I felt all the acting in this show was so well done, and the chemistry between Zoe Saldaña and Eugenio Mastrandrea was undeniable. With a lot of the filming done in Florence, Italy, combined with all the delicious food, this series truly is a feast for the eyes. A beautiful show about life, loss, love and family. Highly recommended."

subria_burkhalter shared a tip "This show touched my soul! I never cried so much in my entire life. I hope one day I can experience a love like this🥺❤️ #romance #netflix"

Spanglish shared a tip "If you are a fan of melodramatic tear jerkers from the Hallmark Channel, you will love this limited series based on Tembi Locke’s memoir. Zoe Saldana and the supporting cast elevate what could easily have been another forgettable Netflix series. The performances are the best part of the series, and the actors do their best to elevate a subpar script without hamming it up. Instead, they resist exploiting the pain that comes with coming of age, marriage, parenting, and disease. These are experiences the audience will be very familiar with, and the actors are dignified in their portrayals. If you find the first two episodes too sappy and clichéd for your tastes, I encourage you to stick with it. The story (and performances) grow stronger as the drama unfolds."

lisa_mcewen shared a tip "I assumed it would be a Hallmark-style fluffy movie but I underestimated how sweet, cute, funny, sad & emotional it is. Have recommended to many friends. If you need a good cry, this will fit the bill!"

marianne_emery shared a tip "This was such an incredible love story, just have the tissues handy. This couples story tugged at my heartstrings in every way imaginable. The characters were so phenomenal and the directors did a great job of casting. The fire between the leads was incredible. I watched the whole series in 2 nights. I just couldn’t walk away from it."

mdotm shared a tip "Warm and captivating love story based on Tembi Lockes memoir From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home. The love story was romantic, the sadness was deep and left me feeling all the feels."

lonore_roudet shared a tip "A passionate and realistic story of love and life that will break your heart. A splendid praise to Italy and to the family. A demonstration that love helps to overcome all the trials."