carlaweems72

I was quite stunned to see that this movie was written and directed by Franka Potente. I only know Miss Potente from her role in the Jason Bourne movies. I had no idea her talent and artistry extended into writing and directing.

I am a strong believer that there should be more women directors. This movie was a solid look at reality, and what can really play out when a former prisoner returns home. The reactions to his return were true, they were believable, and I absolutely loved this movie.

Miss Potente is a skilled director and I look forward to seeing more of her work on the big screen.

Kathy Bates always turns in good performances, "Home" is no exception. Jake McLaughlin's work is powerful. A very good and solid movie.

One of these days, a writer is going to script a criminal without making him or her spout those inane little childish, teasing threats when they are speaking to a victim(s). They are so predictable. I actually got up to go brush my teeth, and refill my water filter pitcher. That's how predictably boring and eye-rolling the bad-guy's talk was to one of only two other characters. ALTOGETHER NOW "BORRRING!!' The bad guy, "Preston" yaps on and on, I fast forwarded a couple mins cuz it was a waste of movie time. That type of writing is supposed to convey how psychotic and menacing the bad guy is. Again, BORING! The father and daughter characters were interesting enough, but the bad guy's character is so poorly written I could have done better half drunk and half asleep.

The main character of this Hallmark TV series in my opinion, is the location. I believe it's supposed to be Washington State but in reality is Vancouver BC, and that's okay, that is certainly not my issue with this show. Many shows and movies film in Canada for the tax breaks. Cedar Cove is a charming show with a handful of poorly written characters. The lovely Andie McDowell also Executive Produces this show, that's nice. Her character is lovely too. A local judge in a port side town where everyone knows everyone's business.

This show is ONE BIG soap opera; yes, I know, many Hallmark shows and movies are, but this one is frustratingly predictable. I could write this series with my eyes closed and my brain on pause. I'm only on the 2nd season (thankfully, there are only 3 seasons), and the worst character out of the ENTIRE show (so far) is Eric, the son of one of the main characters. His character is written in a way that ANYONE would want to slap the crap out of him. He's a weak, sniveling 25 year old son who (predictably) blames his dad for "not being there," and bleeds that sorry excuse for as long as he can, and that's all I'll say about his annoyingly weak character.

The women-folk in this show are also predictably written. Thank goodness one of the writers decided to make some of the men comeback with smarter, wiser responses.

Bottom line, it's a beautiful show to watch and appreciate the charming "small seaside town" that it is, but there are NO surprises. None. It's ABC 123. I'm surprised it lasted 3 seasons, I just think Hallmark was being kind in stretching it out that long.