6.5 stars.
I have to admit the film is somewhat entertaining. What? Yep, I said it. The female lead is absolutely one of my favorites, so just her presence elevates my rating 0.5 stars. The bit of chemistry between the leads (it exists) is also nice. Some say there is no chemistry, but I disagree, and this feels like a more authentic sort of chemistry. She is a bit disappointed in him for this or that, he flubs up, bottom line: poor guy is a terrible detective. I don't know why Hallmark makes detectives out to be buffoons. No expertise, no higher level sleuthing skills, certainly nothing akin to Sherlock.
When he allegedly forgets to set the alarm and the home is robbed...First of all, that is the key factor that he is an amateur at best, and yet he's already a seasoned detective? If he actually forgot to set the alarm, he's inept. If he set the alarm and isn't 100% certain, he's still inept. If he set the alarm and knows without a doubt, and so now that points him to the actual robber...well of course that isn't an option, because it would make this mystery way too easy to solve. So, we are stuck with scenario B: he isn't sure if he set the alarm. But a real detective would never overlook such a crucial detail, resulting in case closed.
Fledgling romance aside, this is a poor story. The drama and attraction between the nannies is what makes it watchable. But there isn't enough screen time shared between the two, so the director over-emphasizes the mystery and puts the romance on the back burner (mistake). Should've given an extra ten minutes to the relationship and 'Along Came a Nanny' would be balanced.
Brendan Penny as the creepy male pursuer is interesting. I wonder if this was before he became a leading Hallmark figure, I'm going to take a look at IMDB to find out. Ok, I looked into it and his first feature role as a leading male was in another movie that was released in 2014. He was on his way up, 2013-2014 was his big break. He starred in a leading role in a detective series called 'Motive' in 2013-2016, 'Tis the Season for Love' in 2016, 'Chesapeake Shores' - 2016.
I have to admit the film is somewhat entertaining. What? Yep, I said it. The female lead is absolutely one of my favorites, so just her presence elevates my rating 0.5 stars. The bit of chemistry between the leads (it exists) is also nice. Some say there is no chemistry, but I disagree, and this feels like a more authentic sort of chemistry. She is a bit disappointed in him for this or that, he flubs up, bottom line: poor guy is a terrible detective. I don't know why Hallmark makes detectives out to be buffoons. No expertise, no higher level sleuthing skills, certainly nothing akin to Sherlock.
When he allegedly forgets to set the alarm and the home is robbed...First of all, that is the key factor that he is an amateur at best, and yet he's already a seasoned detective? If he actually forgot to set the alarm, he's inept. If he set the alarm and isn't 100% certain, he's still inept. If he set the alarm and knows without a doubt, and so now that points him to the actual robber...well of course that isn't an option, because it would make this mystery way too easy to solve. So, we are stuck with scenario B: he isn't sure if he set the alarm. But a real detective would never overlook such a crucial detail, resulting in case closed.
Fledgling romance aside, this is a poor story. The drama and attraction between the nannies is what makes it watchable. But there isn't enough screen time shared between the two, so the director over-emphasizes the mystery and puts the romance on the back burner (mistake). Should've given an extra ten minutes to the relationship and 'Along Came a Nanny' would be balanced.
Brendan Penny as the creepy male pursuer is interesting. I wonder if this was before he became a leading Hallmark figure, I'm going to take a look at IMDB to find out. Ok, I looked into it and his first feature role as a leading male was in another movie that was released in 2014. He was on his way up, 2013-2014 was his big break. He starred in a leading role in a detective series called 'Motive' in 2013-2016, 'Tis the Season for Love' in 2016, 'Chesapeake Shores' - 2016.