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The adaptation ruined the story by altering key plot points and misrepresenting characters from the book. The casting was poor, suggesting the team never read the source material. While movies often struggle to match their books, this one failed spectacularly by changing crucial details and relationships, making the story almost unrecognizable. The disjointed narrative was confusing even for those familiar with the book, and I had to explain the plot repeatedly. It's a major disappointment compared to the book, which is definitely worth reading. Unfortunately, the series is not worth watching.

In "Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse," Chip and Joanna Gaines take on the renovation of a home built in 1965, and this series certainly stands out for its distinctive theme. Joanna opts for a 1960s aesthetic, which is reflected not just in her design choices but also in her wardrobe. Throughout the show, Joanna is seen in bell bottoms and retro clothing, while Chip, who previously played a hands-on role in construction, now primarily serves as a sounding board for Joanna's ideas and the budget guy who talks money in most interactions.

The design choices in this episode are quite unconventional, to say the least. Joanna fully embraces the 1960s vibe, incorporating tons of wood, mustard colors, and avocado green into the home's decor. This direction is a significant departure from her usual style, which has always been widely appreciated. For fans of her classic, farmhouse-chic designs, this retro theme might be a bit too much to take in.

Despite the nostalgic design, which aims to transport viewers back to the 60s, the episode's entertainment value doesn't quite match up to the original series. While the final result is undeniably beautiful, it caters to a very specific taste and might not appeal to everyone. The charm and dynamic of the original series, where Chip and Joanna's chemistry and complementary skills shone through, seem somewhat diminished here.

In conclusion, "Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse" is a bold experiment in design that showcases Joanna's versatility and willingness to take risks. However, the heavy 1960s influence and the shift in Chip's role may leave some longtime fans longing for the charm and style of their earlier renovations.

Musical score is the best part, however the music doesn't ever fit the scenes, it's incredible to hear great music but with disconnected video it's very odd, but that's what this is...Devastating weather scene and uplifting music...It's ET music meets Star Wars and really beautiful but super bizarrely disconnected from what's happening in the movie. Lots of obviously green screen scenes too. Super bizarre. Anne is the perfect white trash mom and Alec Baldwin the perfect A**hole. Other than that, the movie is slow, boring and poorly made. The best thing I could say is think Hallmark style (which even though it's corny, I happen to like Hallmark) and acting with a different story line.