Blue Ridge

A little cheesy, and probably could have used a budget and script upgrade- BUT overall, it was entertaining, kept me guessing and I didn't lose interest.

Actually didnt mind the story, liked it and could be a series BUT stop the horrible back ground music !!!!! Understand the whole hartfield macoy feud fine in the Appalachian hills but again got a headache from the over the top dramatic background music.

Melodramatic in the second half, only heightened by a score lacking all subtlety. The acting is sketchy at times, but watchable. It's a PG film, definitely aiming to be Family Friendly, so cutting it a bit of slack is in line. I didn't crack the murder case before the Sheriff did, and the outcome did make sense, so it gets an extra point from me. No need to slam it, people. I've seen much, MUCH worse.

We have a solid premise here. New Sheriff. Small town. A murder.

But the execution is a bit meh, to be honest.

It just feels a little messy. Some of the editing is way off, a couple of the actors aren't up to the task, the direction could be better, and the script needs to be cleaned up.

Overall the feel is of a low budget TV production, similar to the murder mystery stuff they did in the 90s.

Not terrible, but not great either.

The best actor in it is Graham Greene, obviously. And he turns in a more committed performance as a sorta hillbilly grampa type than one would expect from this kind of thing. Sadly, he's not used enough, probably cause he got the biggest salary.

The scenery is gorgeous. And the music is pretty great too.

Overall, it's a reasonable enough diversion, just don't expect anything brilliant.

This easily rates a 7.5, uf not higher! Exceptional acting all-around>> no weak characters! They all had substance, flaws, REAL PEOPLE feel, if that makes sense! The sheriff of course with his past, coming back to his town. The ex-girlfreind and mom to his 12 yr old daughter meshed perfectly with the main story>> You kno they try to fit in a partner, but there's no need? This one involveds her nicely! The daughter rven had a nice part. The Great story line; no plot holes I could find anyway. Wonderful, satisfying ending! Wish I coukd find more like this!

The music matched what was going on perfectly, also I might add.