Unthinkably Good Things

So - I've reviewed this a couple of times - and my review never gets posted.

I wanted to like this movie. The concept seemed fun. All about friendship - longterm friendships. Trusting each other. Having fun together ... sounds fun!

Well - in some respects it was. The friendships were genuine. The problems friends have were real. The resolutions - a little farfetched ... but acceptable.

I felt there was WAY too much stuff going on. Trying to follow what was going on with each was confusing. (The Wedding Veil trilogy did it better - focusing on one friend at a time - but still playing on the friendships.) I was having trouble following what each of the women were involved doing and if/how it affected the other friends.

Also - seemed more suited to BET than Hallmark. Just my opinion ...

I'm sorry, but there were too many plots going on and took too long to merge into a cohesive story. Too many times the storylines were resolved in unrealistic fantasy which made me lose interest in the characters and whatever mainline plot was attempting to be achieved.

Some good acting, but overshadowed by the lack of cohesiveness between the storylines. I had a hard time relating to the characters being portrayed as it seemed to be a scatterbrained attempt to bring multiple plots together. I guess because the main story was about friendships, it's really hard to develop a storyline that isn't quickly boring. I unfortunately lost interest about half way through and only half paid attention until it ended. I tried, but couldn't stop being cynical about the dialog in many cases. It may have been that many of the interactions between the characters were too lackluster and unrealistic for me.

How refreshing to see these lovely, beautiful Black women depict a strong bond and sisterhood.

We don't always want to see trauma, severe pain and social woes (although there's importance in telling the stories as well -and they are needed). A balance of seeing the sweet side of life is also imperative and inspiring.

Loved all the ladies and was immediately impressed by Karen Pittman! Who IS this woman?!?You can see her depth.

Erica ash's comedic talent comes through; Joyful Drakes sweetness is clearly evident through the character she portrays.

The scenery, fashion, setting was a pallet refresh!

I was there with them and enjoyed the journey.

Id love to see more films like this; depicting our beautiful Black women!

Reminded me of my best friends from college and Law School. Yes there are different plots but its the story line of each girl. You have to tell the story of each main character. It ties them in together at the end so I don't think that is a valid assessment. It is not different than any other movie that has friends as the main characters.

It is definitely not complex enough to be hard to follow. Simply story lines for each friend and honestly usual. One is controlling and seems to have it all together, another is unfocused and impulsive, and the another use to be positive but something happened and it turned her dark. They each overcome their obstacle and get to their ok place. I like how it leaves it completely unfigured out. You know that each friend reaches a level of ok and contentment at the end. It honestly leaves room for a sequel or a series.

I think it was very fun and light and much needed. The drama that was there was not too intense but just enough to darken all of the happy moments. I like how there were guys in the movie but their relationships to the three main characters were not at the forefront and the girls were not whining about their issues with the men in their life or lack there of.

Loved it and texted my besties and told them to watch it immediately and that we need a girls trip before next spring!

I really loved this movie. The women had wonderful chemistry and truly brought us into their stories. I loved following each woman's journey. It is charming, peaceful, clever, beautiful, and I want more from them. It reminds me of all the good sisterhood-type movies and shows, with complex and developed characters, subtle and clever jokes, and the hope that each woman makes the choices that will bring out their best and happiest futures. We know these women. I love and appreciate that Hallmark has created the Mahogany sector, and I'm looking forward to the richness the movies will bring to the channel.