The Convenient Groom

I have watched Hallmark movies for years. I cannot recall ever being this disappointed. Though I liked the story concept, this was extremely slow and boring from the start. The biggest reason, possibly the only reason I watched the entire movie is that I like the leading actors.

I've enjoyed watching both Vanessa Marcil and David Sutcliffe in a number of films over the past few years. Because of this, I was surprised at how bad the acting seemed to be. Then, I realized that the directing was where the problem must be. I believe the script must be sub-par as well.

At least some of the makeup in the film left a lot to be desired. On more than a few of the shots, Vanessa's makeup looked as if it was "caked up" on her face. The only reason I mention makeup is it seemed to be sloppily done and made her look older than she is.

The biggest reason for rating this as high as 5/10 is that I liked the concept.

I like the lead actress and was looking forward to this film but she played a very dislikeable character. As well, the grooms mother was just plain rude, the original fiance was a dork and the only real lovable characters were the grooms sister and the deadpan wedding planner was hilarious.

I have watched a few of these Hallmark movies and this one was the one time that the female actress sucked the most instead of the "good looking male who acts the same in every film". Vanessa Marcil looks like a plastic woman and she is incapable of looking sad. She has worked quite a bit in TV series over the years, but I cannot see in this film any indication as to why. Beside Marcil's acting the storyline is a bit goofy. And most of the time the actors looked bored or trying to figure out how to react. The real bright spot is David Sutcliffe who plays the love interest. He is the same in Gilmore Girls, but he does it well. I recommend that you skip it. The constant music in the background will irritate you if the story does not. Hallmark should read comments because the music is a constant complaint. I gave it 6/10 because of David Sutcliffe.

Why does Vanessa constantly play with her hair? Too many contradictions. Mature professional woman dressed like she just graduated college. Bad lighting through the whole movie. I like the story though.

Let me preface this review by saying I am a "mere male" and should probably not be making reviews of any movie appealing on the Hallmark Channel.

But, speaking as a male, this was a really cool little movie. Something that a Lady can share with her boyfriend/Husband/Significant Other and not bore them to death.

Speaking as a person from Washington State. This is yet one more Canadian Movie which pretends to be set in Washington State. There is absolutely nothing wrong with British Columbia, but is is VERY ANNOYING when all of the films produced there have to pretend to be set in Washington State.