7.9 stars.
Not quite sure what all the negativity is about with 'Secret Millionaire'. I could study my personal viewing experiences of all Hallmark, UP and Family films to figure out why I like this film so very much, and the secret of why it appeals to so very few of us. It's a rare situation where my likes and tastes do not overlap with my fellow comrades and lovers of family friendly romance films. I could search to find a pattern, but for now I'm going to guess what it is about 'Secret Millionaire' that causes us to fall into this schism. The first aspect I really enjoyed is the way the leads feed off each other. Other critics feel there is no chemistry, but I beg to differ, and I object wholeheartedly. There's an unquestionable bond between the leads. In addition, the supporting cast are all excellent and full of personality. I'm not certain about the side plot with the roommate juggling two guys. Give us more depth to that storyline, don't develop it 75% and just leave us dangling. That is my only criticism, maybe it was bad writing or lack of run time. But I cannot emphasize enough, this is one of those outlier films that I really enjoyed and it's not clear why most of the audience didn't. So I'd like to say you will enjoy 'Secret Millionaire', but don't take my word for it. Afraid I'm alone on this one.
