Lucy Hill is an ambitious up-and-coming executive living in Miami. She loves her shoes, her cars, and climbing the corporate ladder. When she is offered a temporary assignment — in the middle of nowhere — to restructure a manufacturing plant, she jumps at the opportunity, knowing that a big promotion is close at hand. What begins as a straightforward assignment becomes a life-changing experience as Lucy discovers greater meaning in her life and, most unexpectedly, the man of her dreams.
Ambitious, high-achieving Miami marketing executive Lucy Hill is thrilled when she's promoted to oversee a company's plant in New Ulm, Minnesota. She anticipates a temporary assignment, but her relocation to the frosty Midwest quickly proves more complicated than she imagined. Adjusting to the small-town ways and the affections of a local contractor, Lucy finds her own priorities shifting.
New in Town received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the plot predictable and the humor uninspired. Audiences had a mixed reaction, with some appreciating the lighthearted romantic comedy elements while others found it cliché.
Google audience: Google users found the movie to be a light and enjoyable romantic comedy, with many appreciating the chemistry between the lead actors and the charming small-town setting. However, some viewers felt the plot was predictable and lacked significant originality.
The film was shot in Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada, doubling for the fictional New Ulm, Minnesota.
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