...lifted to another level by the presence of the lovely and engaging Sarah Lancaster.
I've seen SL in quite a few TV movies and she has the knack of making average fare thoroughly engaging with her relaxed acting style - she seems to fit into roles with great ease and never ever seems to be acting, which is an extraordinary gift. Never underestimate charm in actors - some have it, and many don't. Ms Lancaster has it in spades, and it's underpinned by a quality of humility which again some actors don't seem to have.
...and children seem to really enjoy her company which explains the sheer ease (for the viewer) with which she works/acts with them in this flick.
The story is average but the setting is very nice - there's a scene on the ice rink which is thoroughly delightful visually...I'll say no more.
I could watch this again without any complaints.
I've seen SL in quite a few TV movies and she has the knack of making average fare thoroughly engaging with her relaxed acting style - she seems to fit into roles with great ease and never ever seems to be acting, which is an extraordinary gift. Never underestimate charm in actors - some have it, and many don't. Ms Lancaster has it in spades, and it's underpinned by a quality of humility which again some actors don't seem to have.
...and children seem to really enjoy her company which explains the sheer ease (for the viewer) with which she works/acts with them in this flick.
The story is average but the setting is very nice - there's a scene on the ice rink which is thoroughly delightful visually...I'll say no more.
I could watch this again without any complaints.