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6.8/10
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With help from a young girl and a widower, a 30-something woman finally grows up and takes on the real world.With help from a young girl and a widower, a 30-something woman finally grows up and takes on the real world.With help from a young girl and a widower, a 30-something woman finally grows up and takes on the real world.
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Dean McKenzie
- Professor Harris
- (as Dean Monroe McKenzie)
Laurie Empey
- Wharf patron
- (uncredited)
Alain Mickelson
- Tourist
- (uncredited)
Lily Pater
- Pedestrian
- (uncredited)
Trent Pryor
- University staff
- (uncredited)
Christian J. Stewart
- Pedestrian
- (uncredited)
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Lovely
One of the best TV movies I've seen. What stood out for me the most was the lead character was a free spirit and not like the stereotypical female characters that are usually in TV movies that are desperate to get married as they've shock horror reached 30. All the acting was really good I particularly loved the leads whom had great chemistry. The little girl was really good too. Yes a bit on the predictable side but then you expect that with these films. Honestly I'd rather watch this than the big Hollywood productions with bland actors, sleazy sidekicks and unromantic story lines. I hope to see more with these leads. A really lovely feel good movie.
A Favorite
Of all the Hallmark romances I have watched so far, this is my favorite. It is a sweet story.
Becca (Ashleigh Newbrough) is a fun-loving college student who seems to drift through life, never finishing anything. She forms a friendship with a young girl, Emily (Jaeda Lily Miller), whose widowed father, Nate (Wes Brown), has no idea how to bring Emily out of her reserved, withdrawn depression.
This is a character-driven story, but the dialogue is touching and the plot offers some wonderful moments. All three leads shine in their performances--- especially the two ladies, who rise above the usual characterizations in Hallmark films.
There is one disappointingly familiar plot twist near the end that pulled me out of the story, but that moment passes quickly and the ending is very satisfying.
Becca (Ashleigh Newbrough) is a fun-loving college student who seems to drift through life, never finishing anything. She forms a friendship with a young girl, Emily (Jaeda Lily Miller), whose widowed father, Nate (Wes Brown), has no idea how to bring Emily out of her reserved, withdrawn depression.
This is a character-driven story, but the dialogue is touching and the plot offers some wonderful moments. All three leads shine in their performances--- especially the two ladies, who rise above the usual characterizations in Hallmark films.
There is one disappointingly familiar plot twist near the end that pulled me out of the story, but that moment passes quickly and the ending is very satisfying.
correct
A correct Hallmark romance. From the first scenes you know the final but exactly this predictability is the basic tool for create a very nice story about lost, friendship, connection, tasks and freedom.
For many reasons, it is just surprising. A young woman defined by a sort of Peter Pan syndrom who becomes, in this case, useful instrument for give joy and security to a little girl, the portrait of a widower just fair , crafted, beautiful job of Barry Bostwick in a role defined by parental care for his student and inspired use, as precious spice, of Velveteen Rabbit by Margaret Williams.
Sure, not easy to be very enthusiastic about it but a correct story, good acting, nice humor and gentle exploration of a trauma. And just lovely freshness. In short, it deserves a Bravo ! And few drops of applauses.
For many reasons, it is just surprising. A young woman defined by a sort of Peter Pan syndrom who becomes, in this case, useful instrument for give joy and security to a little girl, the portrait of a widower just fair , crafted, beautiful job of Barry Bostwick in a role defined by parental care for his student and inspired use, as precious spice, of Velveteen Rabbit by Margaret Williams.
Sure, not easy to be very enthusiastic about it but a correct story, good acting, nice humor and gentle exploration of a trauma. And just lovely freshness. In short, it deserves a Bravo ! And few drops of applauses.
Sapp-a-licious
8.0 stars.
I've not been blessed with the opportunity to see this until now. After monitoring and watching just about every film in existence (since 2005 or so) in the family genre (Hallmark, UP, Family channels),this one has eluded me? Wow, so they haven't aired this, that I can see, for over two full years on any of those channels, but who knows, I could've simply missed it (probably not).
What a wonderful experience going on a journey with a woman who is working on her third college degree. She's 30 years young, has dated a number of college men, and is now learning all about what it means to truly love people through the eyes of a little girl and her daddy.
That's all I have to say about it. The movie is sappy and sad and fun and wonderful. Enjoy!
I've not been blessed with the opportunity to see this until now. After monitoring and watching just about every film in existence (since 2005 or so) in the family genre (Hallmark, UP, Family channels),this one has eluded me? Wow, so they haven't aired this, that I can see, for over two full years on any of those channels, but who knows, I could've simply missed it (probably not).
What a wonderful experience going on a journey with a woman who is working on her third college degree. She's 30 years young, has dated a number of college men, and is now learning all about what it means to truly love people through the eyes of a little girl and her daddy.
That's all I have to say about it. The movie is sappy and sad and fun and wonderful. Enjoy!
Did you know
- TriviaWes Brown and Barry Bostwick were in Christmas in Mississippi.
- GoofsThere are no miniature golf courses in San Francisco.
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