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Love On The Rise is a romantic comedy movie released in 2020. The film is directed by Ferguson Sauvé-Rogan and produced by Timothy O. Johnson. The movie follows Victoria "Vic" Brady (Katrina Norman), a young baker who inherited her grandfather's bakery, Sweet Times. However, she struggles to keep the bakery afloat and faces mounting debt. In an attempt to save the bakery, Vic enters a national televised baking competition that offers a cash prize of $10,000.

On the other hand, Richard "Rick" Cooper (Brad Benedict) is a wealthy businessman who inherited his father's real estate empire. He is focused on expanding his business and wants to buy Sweet Times to pave the way for one of his new buildings. Rick is interested in Vic and offers to help her, but she declines the offer, not wanting to lose control over her family's legacy.

As fate would have it, Vic has a series of mishaps including losing her prized recipe. In a hastened attempt to get the recipe back, she crosses paths with Rick again, and he offers to help her find it. He invites her to stay at his luxurious mansion, and they slowly begin to get to know each other.

Vic faces challenges in the national baking competition, but with Rick's unexpected mentorship, her baked goods start to impress the judges. Alongside the competition, Vic and Rick's relationship blossoms, and they start developing feelings for each other. However, they keep their relationship a secret, knowing it would distract them from achieving their goals.

Later, Rick's conscience gets the best of him, and he tells Vic about his real intentions for buying Sweet Times. Vic is furious and breaks their relationship off. As the competition comes to a conclusion, Vic and Rick compete head-to-head, with Vic's bakery Sweet Times teaming up with Rick's corporation to create a paradise-themed cake.

Love On The Rise is a movie that showcases the struggles of running a small business and pursuing one's passion. It is an interesting take on a romance blossoming between two people from different financial backgrounds. Both the characters, Vic and Rick, portray strong, complex and well-rounded characters, and their chemistry makes the audience root for them.

The movie's cinematography is breathtaking, and the sets designed for the baking competition give an authentic feel of what it's like to be baking in a competition. The scenic locations, including San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge, add to the charm of the film. The soundtrack blends seamlessly with the film's moments, making it an enjoyable watch.

The actors do a fantastic job in their respective roles, making the characters come to life. Katrina Norman embodies Vic's persona - a woman who is fighting for her family's legacy but has a hard time letting others in. Brad Benedict plays his character with such suavity, and despite being the antagonist for a tinge, you can't help but feel attached to him towards the end of the film. Lexi Giovagnoli, who plays Vic's friend Colleen, adds a much-needed comic relief to the movie.

Overall, Love On The Rise is an entertaining romantic comedy that will leave you rooting for the couple. The film captivates the essence of baking and competition, and combines it with comedy and romance, making it an enjoyable watch for anyone wanting a break from action or drama.

Love On The Rise is a 2020 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 25 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.2.