This movie encompasses my favorite aspects of Hallmark movies as a whole.
The story is pretty understandable, but I wouldn't call it simple. The initial dilemma is that Will Holt, heir to his father's corporation, is not trying very hard to emulate Dad's footsteps. Sure, he goes to work each day, but doesn't take it seriously. Replete with an affable, outspoken assistant, Will is basically 'phoning it in' where his dad's corporation is concerned.
Dad wants nothing more than to bring Will to his level of expectation, and he assigns will a project that requires he be overseen by a lawyer, who can attest that Will isn't going to do stupid things.
This portion of plot is a little harder to follow; I'm not sure why it had to be a lawyer, or why this was even something necessary. But, suspension of reality is what Hallmark often requires of us, so that's my suggestion - try not to get involved in all the details.
Annie, whose family business is a breakfast diner, realizes that their diner is to be demolished by Will's company.
The rest of it unfolds from there.
Different details stood out to me and in some cases, didn't make perfect sense. The support from the friend of Mr. Holt (successful guy) only seemed to be a plot device: get these two to have a fundraiser event. That was his character's job, and he accomplished it.
The fact that Annie is a practicing family lawyer helped open up the path to sharing that she herself was adopted, which could have been a little more pronounced as part of the story. It was part of the plot, but not enough to really feel for Annie (at least in my case). I loved her character and loved her entire being, but for me, I didn't feel a lot of emotion toward her parents or Annie's past.
This still wasn't enough to change my feelings about the movie; the chemistry I could see between them is all thanks to the wit and playful dynamic Annie and Will shared. Paul Campbell (Will) is absolutely the most attractive Hallmark male lead, and for me, it's his comedic timing and smile that make it so.
Kimberley Sustad is incredible as well. Something about her face, she is just truly beautiful and still quirky and imperfect. I loved their dynamic and the fact that they co-wrote this script is not surprising to me.
I would love to see more of them together, and hope that it transpires. I loved this movie for the plot that still hooked me in, despite a few questions, and the fact that it was lighthearted. The supporting characters were awesome too; I loved his assistant's partner, who actually made some excellent points about the dangers of forcing people to be something they are not.
Huge kudos to the two leads and hallmark for this movie and others like it. We love you, keep it coming.
The story is pretty understandable, but I wouldn't call it simple. The initial dilemma is that Will Holt, heir to his father's corporation, is not trying very hard to emulate Dad's footsteps. Sure, he goes to work each day, but doesn't take it seriously. Replete with an affable, outspoken assistant, Will is basically 'phoning it in' where his dad's corporation is concerned.
Dad wants nothing more than to bring Will to his level of expectation, and he assigns will a project that requires he be overseen by a lawyer, who can attest that Will isn't going to do stupid things.
This portion of plot is a little harder to follow; I'm not sure why it had to be a lawyer, or why this was even something necessary. But, suspension of reality is what Hallmark often requires of us, so that's my suggestion - try not to get involved in all the details.
Annie, whose family business is a breakfast diner, realizes that their diner is to be demolished by Will's company.
The rest of it unfolds from there.
Different details stood out to me and in some cases, didn't make perfect sense. The support from the friend of Mr. Holt (successful guy) only seemed to be a plot device: get these two to have a fundraiser event. That was his character's job, and he accomplished it.
The fact that Annie is a practicing family lawyer helped open up the path to sharing that she herself was adopted, which could have been a little more pronounced as part of the story. It was part of the plot, but not enough to really feel for Annie (at least in my case). I loved her character and loved her entire being, but for me, I didn't feel a lot of emotion toward her parents or Annie's past.
This still wasn't enough to change my feelings about the movie; the chemistry I could see between them is all thanks to the wit and playful dynamic Annie and Will shared. Paul Campbell (Will) is absolutely the most attractive Hallmark male lead, and for me, it's his comedic timing and smile that make it so.
Kimberley Sustad is incredible as well. Something about her face, she is just truly beautiful and still quirky and imperfect. I loved their dynamic and the fact that they co-wrote this script is not surprising to me.
I would love to see more of them together, and hope that it transpires. I loved this movie for the plot that still hooked me in, despite a few questions, and the fact that it was lighthearted. The supporting characters were awesome too; I loved his assistant's partner, who actually made some excellent points about the dangers of forcing people to be something they are not.
Huge kudos to the two leads and hallmark for this movie and others like it. We love you, keep it coming.