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The Man in the Window – Review
The Man in the Window – Lifetime – 2 hours and 0 minutes
Julia arrives home after her 1st year in college. Her mother, Sarah, has been anxiously awaiting her arrival. The two enjoy a dinner together before Julia puts a speed-dating flyer on the table. It’s been a year since Sarah’s husband, Richard, died. Julia thinks it’s time for her mother to put herself out there and meet someone new. Sarah caves after Julia badgers her all night. They make a night of it by having dinner first. To Sarah’s surprise, Julia also signed up. After a plethora of bad dates, Sarah meets Jack. They laugh because Jack moved into the house across the street. Julia and Sarah return home and get a fright. Sarah’s best friend, Luna, is waiting for them. She tried to text them, but neither answered. The three laugh and open a bottle of wine before discussing their dates.
In the morning, Julia discovers that she matched with Neil. Sarah checks her email to see that she and Jack are a match. She questions whether she should call him, but he calls her first. They plan to meet at his house for dinner. Jack and Sarah have a lovely night. She returns home and listens to the latest news report about the local hit-and-run murders. It stirs up bad memories about losing Richard.
Sarah waits for Julia to return home after her date with Neil. Then, she sees police cars next door and runs outside. She interrupts the police questioning Jack. Someone murdered her neighbor, Sylvia. The detective notices the security cameras on Jack’s property. He allows them to look at the footage. When the police fast-forward, they notice 20 minutes missing. Jack promises to contact the security company to retrieve the information.
Jack and Sarah enjoy another evening together until she sees Sylvia’s gardening hat in his home. She panics and excuses herself. Sarah rushes home and alerts Julia and Luna. However, no one believes her. She breaks into Jack’s home, but the evidence is gone. Jack’s alarm alerts the police, and they find her inside. Sarah tells them that he has Sylvia’s hat, but it’s gone. After talking to Jack, they decide not to arrest Sarah. He feels bad for her. He lost his wife two years ago and went through an emotional spiral. He believes Sarah is hurting. Sarah returns home and vows to prove that Jack killed Sylvia. Can she solve the murder?
This movie starts with the typical Lifetime setup. The audience will yearn to predict the ending and walk away. That’s your biggest mistake. The last 15 minutes will surprise you. The writer constructed the plot perfectly to give the audience a false sense of security. And the actors executed it flawlessly. The killer’s motives are wild and complex. However, it doesn’t answer all of your questions. The plot has two large potholes. What happened to Neil? And why did Sarah get dizzy during dinner? Those holes will linger in your mind after the credits roll. The twist makes up for it. This movie starts as a trope but delivers so much more.
I give it 4 out of 5 stars
Technically no. I had a key – Sarah
I just want you to be happy, Mom – Julia
See you around, neighbor. – Jack
That is a whole lot of house for one person – Sylvia
You know I’m on your side – Luna
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The Little Boy Who Went Missing – Review
The Little Boy Who Went Missing – LMN – 2 hours and 0 minutes
Nicole takes her son, Casey, on a getaway to heal their strained relationship after divorcing her husband, Dan. After the flight, they get their room and settle in. Nicole wants to lounge by the pool, but Casey wants to sleep. As Nicole sips drinks, she sees Casey walk around the pool, but she keeps mum. Casey sees a teen harassing a little boy, Jacob, and defends Jacob by breaking the bully’s nose. The concierge states that the hotel has a zero-tolerance policy for violence. So they must leave tomorrow. Nicole is furious until Jacob’s parents, Lori and Tom, approach. They thank Casey for standing up for Jacob. And they cannot believe the hotel is kicking them out. So, Tom makes a veiled threat to expose the hotel on social media. The concierge allows Nicole and Casey to stay.
Nicole and Casey meet Tom, Lori, and Jacob for lunch. Nicole, a high school principal, feels like she’s seen Jacob somewhere before. Lori doesn’t know where their paths could have crossed, but assures Nicole they haven’t met. Nicole starts to notice strange behavior from Tom and Lori. So she searches for Jacob online. She finds a poster of a missing child resembling him. Nicole discovers the missing little boy is Ben. His widowed father, Rex, is desperately looking for him. The police have no leads to Ben’s location. Nicole tells Casey that she wants to contact Rex, but Casey thinks it’s a bad idea. Either way, Tom and Lori are a step ahead and will do anything to keep Jacob. Can Nicole save him?
This film proves ‘the road to hell is paved with good intentions.’ As Nicole crusades for Jacob, the viewer knows something deeper is happening. However, everyone is hiding a secret, except Casey. The audience doesn’t know who to believe as the plot unfolds. The subtle contrast between the light and dark settings plays with your emotions. It’s been a while, but this film gives Lifetimers a treat. The police do their jobs. They thoroughly investigate everyone’s background, believe the reporter, and validate evidence. It’s the most shocking aspect of this story. The lesson in this movie is ‘minding your business is free.’
I give it 3.5 out of 5 stars
You are worse than the TSA – Casey
I am going to kill you – Nicole
You get the big office – Jacob
The principal and the cop. I like the ring of that – Lori
The answer is no, and that’s final – Tom
You are doing nothing – Rex
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Who Could Kill a Sweet Old Lady – Review
Who Could Kill a Sweet Old Lady – Lifetime – 2 hours and 0 minutes
Edie gets a call from her boss, Bobby. He wants her to start with a new client, Linette, today. Edie works as a live-in nurse. Her last client passed away. Edie wants to attend the funeral today, but she needs the money. Edie’s roommate, Claire, begs Edie to take a day off, but Edie won’t. Edie arrives at the sprawling mansion and meets the gardener, Mateo. Linette barely speaks to him, so he doesn’t know much about her. Edie enters the home, and Linette demands that she leave. However, Edie refuses because her clients come first.
Edie accompanies Linette to the bank. She sticks up for Linette when the bank manager questions Linette’s decisions. Linette grows fond of the young woman. Later, Linette explains that someone is after her for her money. Someone broke in recently, set off the alarm, and attacked her previous nurse. Edie is on high alert and assures Linette she will keep her safe. Edie spends the night, and the alarm sounds again. She contacts the police, but they don’t help. Edie swears to uncover who’s trying to kill Linette. Can she unmask the culprit?
This movie takes the scenic route to the point. However, the final reveal makes it worth it. The writers make Linette an unhinged grandmother that everyone should have. She has her faculties and takes zero guff. Like Edie, you discover that she needs a nurse for mobility issues. The audience will fear that something is wrong as Linette’s world crumbles. She deals with scammers, stalkers, and distant relatives. Everyone becomes suspicious, even Edie. The doubt makes this a film exciting. However, the culprit’s monologue is redundant but a fun surprise.
I give it 3.5 out of 5 stars
I want time, but I need money – Edie
They have money – Claire
No thanks. Goodbye – Linette
Sorry if it’s weird – Mateo
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Two for Tee – Review
Two for Tee – Hallmark – 2 hours and 0 minutes
Tee volunteers at The Learning Tree community center while running her store, The Retro Metro, down the street. She loves teaching her pottery class. During class, a man named Will enters. Will’s lost and needs to find the director, Liz. He’s interviewing for the handyman position. Tee makes him promise to fix their fan if he gets the job. He agrees with a smile. She gives Will directions, and her students giggle about the handsome stranger. Liz gives Will the job, and he starts working immediately. Will fixes the fan and locates Tee’s cell phone. A student gives him directions to her store.
Tee goes to her store, and her cousin, Theo, encourages her to attend a gallery opening. Theo wants Tee to talk to the gallery owner, Ken, so he can sell her art. When she doubts her abilities, Tee’s mother, Lilianne, reminds Tee about her resolution. Tee wanted to be brave this year. Tee decides to attend the gallery opening with Theo by her side. Then, she realizes her phone is missing. Luckily, Theo has pictures of Tee’s artwork on his device. She shows Ken her work, but he says it’s not enough. It shows technique but not passion. He offers to give Tee a spot in his next showcase if she has something personal to display.
Will arrives at Tee’s store, but she isn’t there. Lilianne tells him to take the phone to the gallery opening. Tee will need it to show off her work to Ken. Will arrives and gives Tee her phone. She’s happy to have her phone, but deflated by Ken’s comments. Will walks Tee home and gives her a boost of confidence. She explains that she’s Chinese American. While she understands her American side, Tee’s never delved into her Chinese heritage. She sits with Lilianne and learns about the Yixing tea set her great-grandfather made. She’s inspired to do the same for her meeting with Ken.
Will and Tee get a frantic message from Liz. The county wants to close the community center. Will and Tee vow to bring awareness about the center’s good deeds. Until then, Will offers to work for free for a good review on his business website. As Tee and Will work together, Tee will fall in love with her heritage and Will.
This Hallmark film is a love story, but it’s not romantic love that gains your attention. It’s Tee’s love for culture. The writers ensured that Tee didn’t dislike her ancestry. However, she was more disconnected. The plot helps her find the beauty of her ancestry with her passion for art. She rediscovers half of herself. The backing track had an American flair with Mandarin vocals and instruments. It was heartwarming to see the two worlds meld together in the foreground and background. This storyline will capture your attention, placing the others in the background. It’s an endearing film that introduces Hallmarkies to an exquisite art form and culture.
I give it 4 out of 5 stars
Nothing exciting ever happens in here – Tee
You’ll be my first priority – Will
You are ready – Lilianne
Only because I am too lazy to delete them – Theo
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