The Dating List

Loved the characters, they appeared very natural, chemistry was good. Felt good all the way through.

This movie is more complex than I anticipated with a few twists thrown in. The lead is surprisingly goofy and everybody is flawed but usually for understandable reasons, which makes them less stereotypical than initially appears. It almost feels like a pilot for a longer run and I would watch more. There's not a massive age range of characters, but youngsters could watch too and anyone feeling a bit unconfident in life would probably feel better about things after.

None of these Hallmark style movies are very well written, but this one was above average. Enough twists on the standard Hallmarkish plot to keep it moving.

For me the acting was what I found most compelling. I particularly liked the female lead and was surprised I haven't seen her in more movies like this. She's quite charming on camera.

I found the film entertaining and might even rewatch it some day.

Abby Morel (Natalie Dreyfuss) has a meet-cute food order situation with Dan Thrubrig (Andrew Dunbar). She is a single gal eager to climb the company ladder and gets assigned to temp assistant to boss lady Susan Danvers (Carmel Amit). It turns out that Danvers is looking to get married and Abby is tasked with screening over 3000 men files. In exchange, Danvers makes Abby a junior editor.

First, I don't like the digital filming. It looks a bit cold and hard. This kind of material requires warmth in the filming. The actors are all B-level and they are mostly fine. I don't really hate anything, but I don't love anything either. It's nice. I try not to be too mean.

Caught this little gem on the tele this past Sunday afternoon and enjoyed every minute of it. The story centres around aspiring editor Abby Morel and her exploits in trying to find her boss the perfect match, only to fall in love with the same man. Natalie Dreyfuss gives an absolutely charming and endearing performance and is surrounded by a strong supporting cast, including the handsome Andrew Dunbar. Ultimately, it is a made for tv movie, so the twists and turns are somewhat predictable, but the characters and witticisms had me smiling from beginning to end.