Normally I wouldn't write a review for this type of movie in a million years. I'm just doing it for two reasons. Mainly, the script is incredibly one of the worst in Hallmark-type movie history. And the stupid age debate by other reviewers.
First the age nonsense. As pointed out, LT was all of 50 when the movie came out. I have no idea what sort of rock others live under, or what Deliverance type area you come from, but late 40's-early 50's is probably the *norm* for most mothers of teens, especially since the oldest is supposed to be around 17. And to claim somehow it's gross to watch a woman who's over something like 25 being sexual is repulsive. But then certain other comments from the same party tell you all you need to know about that source.
Back in reality land, as I said, even by extremely low budget, Hallmark romance movie standards this script is beyond cliché. The basic plot is boilerplate and of course it's incredibly silly to make a movie about Highland games that people supposedly travel internationally to see and set it in Ireland with a cast of about 20.
But, oh my God, the hero is actually repellent, misogynist, and verbally abusive at times! And his personality will change on a dime - I guess that's like many real abusers, so at least the writer did that well. I tuned in about 10 minutes late and at first wondered if he was going to turn out to be the villain and the games organizer was going to be the hero. He was being that gross. It was the scene where the kids are playing horseshoes. His comments towards the kids was nothing but sexist abuse. Later on it especially showed up again when he was telling his daughter she looked so bad she looked like she was wearing a Halloween mask. Now usually these type movies appeal to women by not only having a physically attractive hero but he'll also be a great dad. This man was horrifying at times, then like I said, he'd go back to being a cliché.
Just wow. I had to stop watching. It's a shame because I really like Lea Thompson and the little campground set in autumn was very pretty, even if not Scottish. The older woman who was contriving to get the couple together was cute. I don't know Steven Brand but he seemed to be more the victim of bad direction and the vile script. But wow, I would never want to run into this writer at a party or something. He needs to stay away from kids and women.
