Reviews

I have liked Ryan Paevey in almost everything he does, so of course I watched A Little Daytime Drama' through to the end because of him.

As for Jen Lilley she was completely miscast.. With her wishy-washy cute little girl acting she was not believable as the head-writer for a soap opera.. Frankly I really no strong feelings about her one way or the other..,She is nor one of thoses actresses that I would always make it a point to watch. Like Candace Cameron or Jill Wagner.

There are some Hallmark actors that I make it a point to always watch because they are consistantly good and their movies are always good: like the afore-mentioned Candace and Jill and Michael Rady, Nikki DeLoach, Tyler Hynes, Victor Webster, Luke McFarlane, Bethany Joy Lenz, Lacey Chabert, Andrew Walker, Brennen Penny, Barbara Niven, Susan Hogan, Brennan Elliott and Jesse Schram.

'A Little Daytime Drama' was typical Hallmark formula without the snowball fight.

Since the mass exodus Hallmark has been struggling, and A Little Daytime Drama' did not help.

After reading the lack-luster basic plot of 'A Little Daytime Drama' , my reaction was, well maybe, with Ryan Paevey and Linda Dano, I thought 'A Little Daytime Drama't iwas worth a try. This goes on my Boy Was I Wrong list.

There have been worse Hallmark movies in the last couple of years, but not very many. 'A Little Daytime Drama' missed the boat on so many levels.

'A Little Daytime Drama' could have been a decent movie based on the premise but the writers failed to deliver

I suppose it is worth watching if you want to keep up with your "I have watched every Hallmark Movie ever made list". But ' A Little Daytime Drama' is certainly not one I would add to my home Hallmark movie library. But be prepared it was basically a snooze fest.

The acting was stiff and wooden, There was no chemistry between Ryan Paevey and Jen Lilley. Their former relationship waspretty much ignored and not very well explained and their reconnection at the end was hurried and not well written. I felt like I was watchcing two friends but nothing more than that. I was thinking why did they break up and why did they get back together.

I felt like someone was marking time saying "come on people, we have to step this up, we only have 84 minutes to tell this story."

There were some good elements in ' A Little Daytime Drama' but they were few and far between and completely overshadowed by the bad moments..

As a production 'A Little Daytime Drama' was as usual very well executed and Hallmark did their usual great job with the photography

The music was overpowering as usual, drowning out much of the dialogue. Ok, hallmark I know your music guys are proud of their music. But the music is meant to inhance the story not drown it out.

As for the end, well, there was that guy marking time again, saying come on people let's wrap this up.

They wrapped it all up in a pretty bow and said Ta-da here it is.

My advice 'A Little Daytime Drama' is ok for the whole family, if they can sty awake.

I'm the lone negative review, and I'm OK with that. It gets a 3 only because I adore Nikki DeLoach

The cast was great.

It was the plot that bugged me.

He proposes and her whole family pops out yelling congratulations, she hadn't even said yes yet. Great way to put the pressure on. Then they keep bringing up the future wedding, when are you having the wedding, where are you having the wedding. Let's all call your family together so we can share the good news. Come on get in the family christmas photo.

Pressure, pressure, pressure. They just got engaged for heaven's sake, give them time to take a breath. I would have run screaming out of the room.

My advice: Oh, whatever.

Rachel Boston and Paul Campbell were great and seemed to really enjoy being together. There was real chemistry there. Although the un-funny puns got old after a while. Enough is enough already.

Zoe Christie as Emma, looked WAY to old to be a teenager with a crush. She just couldn't pull off playing a 16 year old. Frankly she looked closer to a 30 something. It spoiled the whole teenage Delaney dating part of the storyline. And sitting and staring ALL the time at the guy you have a crush on was just creeoy. I didn't blame the guy for ignoring her.

My advice: great family flilm, not Shakespeare, but entertaining.

This was a wonderful movie. One of the best Hallmark movies of the year. Good job, Hallmark, lets have more like this.

Does anyone besides me see a big resemblance between Brittnay Bristow and Cindy Busby?

The only reason I gave it a 9 instead of 10 is the basic plot. Every state in the country has Adverse Possession Laws. For instance in Arkansas if a squatter continuously occupies the property for 7 years and pays property taxes, by Adverse Possession the property is theirs. In this case Lily and her husband built on the land, maintained and made improvements to the property for 25 years and must have paid property taxes or state would have taken action well before 25 years. This possibly would have satisfied the strictist Adverse Possession Laws. Any competent lawyer should have looked into Adverse Possession.

Ok, got that off my chest. I loved the movie.

The leads have great chemistry, the supporting cast was great. The dogs were great.

My advice: great family film, this is a must watch movie.

I rated this movie 4. That's 2 for Marcus Rosner and 2 for the dog.

I have seen Marcus in many movies and he always delivers, good actor, good leading man.

As for Andrea Brooks, to my knowledge I have not seen her in anything. I found her character to be very annoying. Too perky and juvenile for words, giggle giggle. But she fits in with the rest of the cast, they act like they are in junior highschool, giggle giggle.

Lame script, lame acting, lame ending. Marcus was great, Nova the dog was great. But they could not carry the film alone. I look forward to seeing them in other movies.

I watched the whole painful minute of this film reluctantly.

But Hallmark is going to have to drastically improve their scripts to make up for the mass exodus, and this film is not going to help.

My advice: suitable family film, but don't insult your children's intelligence by making them watch this.

Give it a miss.

I know they are a married couple and I really hoped for chemistry. But alas, I was destined to be disappointed.

This is the first movie I have seen them in, they were really bad.

And what a truly stupid movie. Situations were contrived and really stupid.

Rarely do I find a movie that makes me want to scream "I want my 84 minutes back".

My advice: pass on this one.

As usual Tyler Hynes was spectacular, I'm a big fan. I saw great chemistry between him and Lauren Alaina. I will buy anything with Tyler Hynes in it, he is an incredible actor.

So far Tyler has done 3 movie with country singers, "It's Christmas Eve" with LeAnn Rimes was great, chemistry wise and plot wise. I have watched this numerous times.

"The Mistletoe Secret " with Kellie Pickler was terrible, the girl can't act and can barely sing. Tyler Hynes and Christopher Russell both tried but even their combined talent could not save this movie. It is the only Tyler Hynes movie that I have not been able to re-watch. Sorry, I strayed off topic.

The plot was fresh and interesting. In spite of several small military glitches, for instance, not removing your cover when you go inside, ponytail hanging down her back, both big no no's. But I loved her line "I'm combat trained, I don't need to poison you with barbecue sauce to kill you." And Grandpa Tucker's country witticisms were classic.

Tyler Hynes always turns in a stellar performance and Lauren Alaina was a nice surprise, beautiful singing voice and great acting job for a first time actress, she is definitely a talent to watch.

The acting on the part of the supporting cast was really great. Loved the budding romance between Aunt Willa and Dan the agent. Also, Rowdy in particular turned in a spot on performance in his interpretation of George Jones, the dog.

Good family film.

My advice: Watch this movie.

Taylor Cole and Carlo Marks were great together, great chemistry. Usually Carlo gives me the impression that he is working a scene with his older sister, as an actor he is showing a lot more maturity now, good to see.

Just a word or two about Wade's light displays, why aren't they blowing every transformer within a 3 county area. Clearly a seizure waiting to happen. After the first two minutes this kind of display would be very annoying.

Garry Chalk as Bill Ryan, he is such a good actor, always does a stupendous job playing the Dad, happy to see him getting a little more of the action.

The family feuding got to be a little much at times, the film could have used a lot less feud and more teamwork.

My Advice: Watch the movie, it's worth it,

Brendan Perry and Jessy Schram, I love them both and they have great chemistry. They have never disappointed me.

Then there is Lochlyn Munro, I am used to seeing him playing almost a soap opera villain type. Normally when he enters a scene my first thought is, what sleaziness is he up to this time. But no, Lochlyn proves what a good actor he is, he played the local sheriff as a competent, caring law enforcement officer. Even after the amnesia victim leaves town, he continues to work the case. Kudos, Lochlyn, great job. Left me wishing he had more scenes.

The film moves pretty slow at times and for that reason probably not a good family film, the kiddos will loose interest pretty quickly.

My advice: watch this movie.

I never thought I would say this about a film with Candace Cameron Bure in it, but I was disappointed, I wanted to like it, I like almost all films starring Candace. But this one tanked.

The worst part was John Brotherton, his character was narcissistic, egotistical, arrogant (with no reason to be) and self absorbed. And the complete turn around his character made was unrealistic, unmotivated, illogical and left my head spinning. No way did I believe his total change of character. He was so incredibly disgusting and gross in the beginning that his change of heart or whatever was not believable. And I really did not like the actor and there was no chemistry between him and Candace.

The constant bickering between the the two them was childish and petty. Not the way 2 adults would behave in public, This was preschool behavior and painful to watch, Candace deserved a better script and costar.

My advice: Go ahead and watch it if you are a Hallmark movie junkie like me, but don't get your hopes up.

Sarah Rafferty and Sam Page were excellent and very charismatic.

Good family film. Checks all the Hallmark boxes for great holiday film. Nothing really original in the plot category, but it manages to engage the viewer . A good job was done by all.

My advice: Watch the movie, it won't disappoint.

Good movie, good plot. Although typical Hallmark, but that's not a bad thing.

One thing I kept bumping into, Autumn Reeser looked ridiculous strutting around in the captain's uniform, no realism in her role as captain, there are some actresses who could pull off portraying a woman in a man's role, but it's not Autumn. Also there was no chemistry between Reeser and Elliottt.

In spite of the problems I noted above, great job was done by all. They managed to overcome the issues and were able to created a very watchable movie.

My advice: watch the movie, it's good family film,

Chabert and Elliott together again.

Plot Couple renovate a house together (and yes Hallmark, we did notice that it is a different house) they almost loose the house Brian returns to Wall Street to keep them financially afloat until they can get the Inn up and running successfully. Jenny worries that Brian may be falling for the lure of Wall Street again and may be tiring of their small town/country life.

Different house, different goats, we can deal with that.

Seriously, it is a very good movie and well worth watching Chabert and Elliott always shine together, the perfect movie couple.

My advice: Good family film, watch it together.

Not a great movie, but not bad.

Entertaining, lots of hunky guys.

The plot is weak, the acting for the most part is adequate. But on the whole it is a watchable movie.

My advice: go ahead and watch it, you will enjoy it.

Am I the only one who was bothered that when Katie brings Grace a dress for church she comes in the front door and and then they go upstairs for Grace to try it on, Then Katie goes back up stairs to exit the house. Ok, got that off my chest.

It's a great feel good movie. She was a bit over-whiney because she misses her search and rescue dog, but it made a good story. Engaging storyline.

Well worth the expenditure of 90 some minutes.

My advise - watch it, it's a good family film.