CrimeTime: Freefall (2024 TV Movie) User Reviews

Surprising

[jamesnewel212 · 28 February 2024]

A funny pairing of the actress and hometown boy. She's the wild and he's the calm and both will eventual balance each other out (hopefully).

The Lead plays a fiery Hollywood type relocating and the cop plays well as the quiet thinker with his own dream *that I won't spoil but is sweet.

Overall, this is probably the most laughter I've had in Hallmark film. I had stumbled on it when my wife was watching and laughing. She made me stay for the rest and was cracking up soon too.

I wasn't familiar with the lead but am now a fan. She was fun, a good mom, and struggling to fit in. Being from a small town myself, I loved how they pulled off the small town and strange cast of characters.

We are both interested to see more about the kids lives and lead's backstory. And also more time with Detective in next one overall.

8 out of 10 for me. And not just for the goat scream vids haha.

Too bad Luke MacFarlane Wasted His Talent

[mramzguitar · 1/10 · 26 February 2024]

I tried, I really did. I really tried to watch the whole movie. I wanted to like it because I like the movies Luke MacFarlane is in, but everyone else in this movie were exaggerations of anything believable. I know Hallmark movies are predictable and usually sappy, but I don't care. They are a great escape. And after some of the really good Christmas movies this past year, I was really looking forward to this movie, because, like I said, I like the movies starring MacFarlane. I usually watch an entire movie once I start. I just couldn't watch this one. I don't think I got halfway through it. Terrible, terrible movie.

I Have Seen Better

[SheaCoco · 3/10 · 24 February 2024]

Hadley moves into a farm house. The same farm house from "All Of My Heart Inn Love" & All Of My Heart The Wedding" Right down to the goats.

Once I got passed that I tried hard to like the movie. By the way, goats to not scream like a woman, that would be black panther.

Just stupidly silly.

I just didn't like it. It was boring too

I knew who the killer was soon after it started..it wasn't difficult at all.

Surely they can do better than this on hallmark mystery.

Maybe change the writers up who know how to write a mystery movie.

This is just not going to do if you want to keep an audience watching!

Quirky, Strong Script, and Adorable Cast

[pgibbons-83953 · 10/10 · 24 February 2024]

I have no idea why this currently has a pretty low rating, because I absolutely loved this movie. I don't typically enjoy the vast majority of Hallmark's mystery movies. They tend to take themselves too seriously, leaving my eyes rolled back, and my face naturally cringing. Crimetime was different, though, not one eye roll or cringe to be found, from me!

If you are like me, and get annoyed by the Hallmark mysteries that have a civilian jump into play detective, without any cause or being asked, give this movie a try! While our leading lady does play an actress, she didn't join the investigation on her own accord. She even pushes back, not wanting to join it, at first. Those small script changes made this movie 10x more enjoyable for me to watch.

*I just checked, and the Crimetime writer also wrote, Haunted Harmony: Murder in G Major, which was one of my favorite movies last year; so I'm not surprised I love Crimetime so much! 👏👏👏

The cast was adorable, and everyone portrayed their characters, beautifully. Great chemistry throughout!

Crimetime is perfect for those who, like me, enjoy the more quirky mysteries, such as Haunted Harmony and Dancing Detective. 10/10 - no notes!

A loud mouth loud attired actress moves to a small town and tries to be in real life what she was on her tv show...a detective, no experience, no training...just ridiculous.

[cgvsluis · 4/10 · 28 February 2024]

I love Luke MacFarland and he was by far the best part of this new Hallmark mystery...unfortunately it wasn't enough, in my opinion to save this show. I think this was a an attempt to do comedy...but unfortunately a lot of the comedy falls flat as you are left wondering if they are really poking fun of themselves or if they are desperately trying to be relevant by using terms like "self-partnering".

Usually in these cosy mystery series the non-professional detective brings something to the table in order to solve the mystery, not only was this probably the most obnoxious lead I have seen...but she brought nothing to the table and I was even more confused as to why the real estate agent is like instantly her best friend and making a professional "comic strip" styled murder board. She seemed pretty irresponsible as a parent encouraging both her mom and kids to find a murderer, in fact there didn't seem to be a lot of common sense in this group. Impersonating a police officer really has consequences.

I like to give cosy mysteries on Hallmark a lot of grace when they are just starting out...but I am not sure there is enough grace for this one, and I so want some new mystery series (or the continuation of some of the old ones, specifically Aurora Teagarden, Hannah Swensen, and Mystery 101).

Best Hallmark Movie

[gojunk-37582 · 9/10 · 26 February 2024]

I think this is one of the best Hallmark movies I have seen. I love the characters and the lead actors were great. The acting from all the actors, even the minor ones, was excellent. Usually, in Hallmark movies, there is at least one actor who is not good but not this one. I liked the interplay between the leads.

I especially liked the humor. Some of the lead actresses comments were hilarious, like when she is calling for her assistant and she isn't there. I wish more movies added humor to their scripts.

The only reason I didn't give it a 10 was because I guessed who the murderer was, so was not surprised when they were revealed. I hope this is a series and more of these are made.

Such a Train Wreck

[skpn123 · 1/10 · 26 February 2024]

Luke MacFarlane I really like but Lyndie Greenwood proved to be the most annoying 40 something acting like a 10 year old that I have come in a long time. What an obnoxious and painful character that has nothing to offer when it comes to solving crimes or any sort of intelligence.

I understand the Hallmark mystery movies are meant to be a little bright and breezy but this one is comedy gone so wrong, it is no longer possible to provide a single recommendation about it.

Personally I had the murderer worked out in the first 5 minutes which was also very irritating. I suggest either employing a comedic actress who can actually pull it off with style like Sandra Bullock or let me forget this movie ever existed..........

Unexpected and lovely

[danapointmatch · 25 February 2024]

I didn't expect so many laughs in this one.

Hadley as the Hollywood actress moving to small town and having a hard time adjusting at first drew the most fun on this one for me.

All of the characters were really different and quirky with weird lovable ways.

I also loved her trying to find out just not the mystery but detectives secret. Don't worry I won't spoil it.

The back and forth between her and the cop had me smiling all the way up until their last lines. They're hopefully going to end up together of course but when? Knowing hallmark and murder she baked we may have some waiting to do.

But not too long okay?

Not to be missed!

[sldc-05746 · 10/10 · 25 February 2024]

Just watched Crime Time: Freefall. Very interesting story. Good script. Liked the actors. A fan of Luke MacFarlane. Good chemistry among the actors. Liked the bedroom scene the first night where you heard screaming but it wasn't a person then a what sounded like a shot and both kids jumped into mom's bed..Had me guessing til the end. Just when you thought you figured it out a different clue was found. This contined til the end when it was an OMG moment. Relatable with regard to leaving a career where one is known and going to a different area to begin a new chapter but yet unable to give up what you were doing so you get involved and ruffle feathers. Hoping this becomes a series. Curious to see if the family stays where they are and have a relationship with the town or go back home to revive your career.

Amazing! Please make more!!

[ellyettesingleton · 10/10 · 26 February 2024]

Loved every minute of it. Lays an awesome foundation for the series and I'm super excited for what's to come.

The actors all compliment each other well and it's so nice to see some Christmas hallmark actors make their way to more dramatic rolls. Loved seeing actor Brittany Mitchell tackle this role and I'd be excited to see her character story line expanded. Lyndie Greenwood is also amazing and created great depth of character.

Looking forward to seeing crime time expand and explore more dramatic concepts.

All the characters have chemistry and there's great balance within the story line of character development and suspense.

Especially love the diverse cast and I hope hallmark continues to create films that represent the real life world we live in.

Well done mystery!

[vnoyes · 10/10 · 26 February 2024]

I loved this. A really great mystery plot! Once I got used to some of the characters I had no trouble settling into it! I like the Hallmark mystery characters and plots, this was really well done.

The story really makes you suspect a number of different characters. The only thing I am missing is some key information that they did not fill in at the end but other than that it was interesting! I won't say what was not explained because then I might ruin the plot for someone else.

I thought they made Luke McFarlane a little too mean in his role though. I know that's how they do the cops in their shows but I think he could have been a little bit nicer in his role to her.

One of the best

[fridaynight-1 · 9/10 · 16 April 2024]

99% of new Hallmark mysteries are astonishingly bad (and the bar isn't really high). Not this one!

Loved both leads, they are fun together, fun on their on. I was afraid Lyndie Greenwood's character would be fake and irritating, but actually she was cute. As in quirky cute.

Loved other characters. The mother, the realtor, the cop boss, etc. Family members in these films are often... just there, just wasting screentime, but not in CrimeTime.

Even the kids were not annoying (and I expected them to be annoying).

So I hope it won't be a one time thing like many others.

This is seriously the first good Hallmark mystery since Curious Caterer.