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#MyHusbandsDoubleLife and #KillerCaregiver – TV Reviews
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My Husband’s Double Life – Review
My Husband’s Double Life – Lifetime – 2 hours and 3 minutes
Sabrina is getting her life back together after she nearly died due to a miscarriage. Even though she has a lot going on with a teenage daughter and an international traveling husband, she still wants to work full-time. When Sabrina notices an unrecognized charged to their credit card, she believes it’s fraud and tells her husband Fletcher. Fletcher insists on handling the matter after his flight to Paris for work the next day. However, when Sabrina sees the charge came from a lingerie store in Paris, she decides to surprise Fletcher by coming to Paris and do some digging. So Sabrina leaves their daughter Zoe behind to meet with Fletcher. When Sabrina lands, she calls Fletcher and he is not happy to hear from her. She doesn’t know about Fletcher’s double life and that having her in Paris will ruin all of his plans.
This movie is a lot to unpackage in a little time. While you have an idea of what Fletcher is lying about, his lies are much deeper and deadlier that the title leads you to believe. Although there are some twists, it’s just not enough to keep you interested. You could miss some sections of this movie and still have an understanding of everything that is going on. Now the saving grace for this movie is the last 30 minutes. It gets brutal and cold and never let’s go. Consider this movie the TV version of The Girl on The Train but set in a Paris hotel.
I give it 3.5 out of 5 stars
I know who you are – Bridget
You should have stayed in New York – Fletcher
No. No, I’m not running from this. I need to make him pay – Sabrina
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Killer Caregiver – Review
Killer Caregiver – LMN – 2 hours and 0 minutes
Mariah has been confiding in her boss Graham for a while. However, he has misunderstood her openness as affection. When she tries to reject his advances, he ends up dead and she hurts her arm badly. A few weeks later, Mariah’s doctor notices she has not healed at all. Mariah explains that working a full-time job and helping her son with autism has left little to no room for herself. Her doctor suggests Mariah should get a caregiver to help her around the house and with her physical therapy. Although Mariah thinks its silly, she agrees to hire someone. She finds Tess from an agency and everything works out. But, Mariah starts failing at her job, disconnecting with her son, fighting with her husband, and getting physically worse. Whilst Mariah has her suspicions, it will take one admission for Mariah to see the truth behind Tess’s lies.
This has the set up of a typical Lifetime movie, but there are a few things that set it apart. First, you find out Tess’s motive in the first 30 minutes. She doesn’t go into a long monologue at the end of the film to reveal her motive and plan. Second, Mariah isn’t clueless. When Tess starts to act weird, she acknowledges it and starts to investigate. This movie does bring one annoying thing to light: tenant rights. Once again, a Lifetime movie shows how a worker can become a permanent resident in your home. This movie will make you laugh more than it will shock or surprise you. So DVR and watch on a rainy day.
I give it 3 out of 5 stars
I’m a working mom with an autistic child. There is only so much resting I can do – Mariah
Jacob some people don’t deserve one – Tess
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#MurderedAt17, #RoomForMurder, and more – TV Reviews
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Murdered at 17 – Review
Murdered at 17 – Lifetime – 2 hours and 2 minutes
After hitting her head in a cheerleading accident, Brooke suffers from Intermitted Explosive Disorder (IED). She can easily erupt during a normal conversation, frustration, or argument. She goes to therapy and takes medication to help. So when she wakes up after a party to find a knife in her hand and her best friend Maddie dead beside her, she panics. She believes she killed her best friend and fell asleep but she doesn’t remember anything. So she grabs the knife and starts to clean up. She goes home, throws away the evidence and tries to forget everything. But the guilt is eating her alive. She wants to tell someone but can’t muster up the courage. Just when she thinks life can’t get any lower, her ex Jake calls. He has all the evidence she threw away and if she wants them to remain hidden, she must marry him. She knows he is unstable and controlling but she doesn’t want to go to jail. Brooke must get a handle on her life but first, she must come clean.
This is a very tense movie that covers several mental illnesses. While it doesn’t get preachy, it gives some information on IED but not a lot. You can’t miss any of this movie because the first 10 minutes set up Jake’s character, while the next 20 set up Brooke’s character. The next 30 is Brooke and Jake’s relationship and downfall. Then the rest is uncovering what happened that night. If you see the critical setups, the rest of the film can be background noise. So DVR this one and you can fast forward when needed/wanted.
I give it 3 out of 5 stars
That is evil. And you sat right there and watched him do it – Jake
Should she be? – Brooke
You need to up your medication, seriously – Maddie
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Room for Murder – Review
Room for Murder – Lifetime – 2 hours and 3 minutes
Kristen comes home with a degree and no job. She doesn’t know how long she will stay with her mom Moira. But Moira doesn’t know where Kristen will sleep. Moira rented out her room on Air BNB to Jake. Kristen is concerned that her mom didn’t properly vet Jake and he could be dangerous. Also, Kristen didn’t know her mom was having money problems so bad she would need a renter to make ends meet. Moira confesses that she has gotten more clients in the hair salon but she can’t seem to get out of the red. Kristen agrees to help with the finances, get a job, and find a place to sleep. But after a woman is attacked, Kristen swears Jake must have done it. Kristen believes Moira has a blind spot for Jake when she learns they are they are sleeping together. So Kristen will ask her ex Ryan to help. It will take a few bodies to straighten this one out.
This movie falls into the Lifetime rut of ‘trying to warn someone that their lover is a creep’ movie. Each time Moira defends Jake, you will roll your eyes. All the signs are there and she chooses to ignore them. This movie is nothing new and you know the ending. So keep it as background noise.
I give it 2 out of 5 stars
Crawling back home with my tail between my legs – Kristen
Ok, let’s just hope its just a couple of weeks then – Moira
You wanted to speak with me – Ryan
You’re a good mom. Let’s hope she appreciates you – Jake
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Family Vanished – Review
Family Vanished – LMN – 2 hours and 0 minutes
Brian, Lisa, and their daughter April return home from a dream vacation to find a nightmare. Three intruders are waiting for them with guns and a plan. And to make matters worse, the three intruders are one big happy family too. Mike, Carol, and Marsha believe the family that robs together, stays together. They think people like Brian and Lisa look down on them and it’s time to get even. Carol read in the paper that Lisa received over $600,000 for her painting. And they want that money. Now the will hold the family hostage, beaten, and threaten them until they get every last dime.
This film is more annoying than nerve-racking. You will yell at the TV because of the dumb mistakes Brian’s family makes each time they get a leg up on the criminals. And hearing the criminals whine about their lives is even worse. You don’t want anyone to win in this movie. It tries to save itself by becoming a revenge movie, but it’s too late and too short-lived to be satisfying. This movie can be skipped.
I give it 1.5 out of 5 stars
I’m surprised you can read – Brian
I always thought it would help the gallery – Lisa
It’s called survival Brian – Mike
I’m sure you can find something else to wear in here – Carol
Really sucks to be you – Marsha
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Killer Single Dad – Review
Killer Single Dad – Lifetime – 2 hours and 5 minutes
After kicking her husband Matt to the curb for kissing his ex, Jennifer takes a bad fall down the steps. She wakes up in the hospital room worried about her unborn child. She discovers a good Samaritan called the police when he heard fighting and found her on the floor. With her father’s police contacts, Jennifer found her good Samaritan named Garrett. Garrett explains that he couldn’t imagine not helping after losing his wife and becoming a single dad of 2 girls. While he has one daughter with him, he will get his other daughter when he settles in. But he knows how hard this pregnancy will be alone, so he offers to help Jennifer when he can. With Garrett giving 24-hour support, Matt’s pushed farther away. But Garrett’s interest in Jennifer rubs Matt the wrong way. He knows something isn’t right about Garrett and he is right. The truth will leave Jennifer shattered and several dead.
So this is a 10 on the creepy scale. But Lifetime movies have a great way of making you angry at the victim. Jenifer is just too trusting of Garrett and never questions his stories. You will find yourself saying “Come on. Really?” more than once during this movie. Now a highlight is the nanny, Olivia. She isn’t the sweet grandma she comes off to be. She is funny and cunning. Even if it’s not for long. But the role reversal in parental need is a new twist to the plot. This is a good movie to have in the background while doing other things. But you have a good idea of how it’s going to end.
I give it 2.5 out of 5 stars
If we can make amends, I will be happy to put in a good word with Jen for you – Garrett
You are a genius – Jennifer
What are you hiding in here – Olivia
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#YesIDo, #ANightToRegret, and more – TV Reviews
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Yes, I Do – Review
Yes, I Do – Hallmark – 2 hours and 0 minutes
Charlotte starts to itch as her fiance James talks about their upcoming wedding. After she left him at the altar twice, he knows her scratching is a bad sign. Since he worked hard planning the entire wedding himself, he can’t stand it when Charlotte ask to push it back. So he cancels their engagement. While she still breaks out at the thought of weddings, she is miserable without James. So she asks her friend Hanna to help her plan a wedding for her and James in 30 days. James tells her he MAY show up if she goes through with it. Meanwhile, Charlotte enters into a chocolate competition with a New York storefront as a grand prize run by Nicole who publishes Chocolate Monthly. Charlotte is ecstatic until James sees Nicole. Nicole is James’s ex before Charlotte. Now with a sweet smile, Nicole is determined to get James back. While Charlotte is planning their wedding, maybe.
This movie is a true break from the Hallmark mold. It is a fresh storyline with all the laughs, rivalry, and love you want. Also, this movie is the true definition of “shade”. These women will throw underhanded, backhanded, double-crossing jabs at each other. No matter the cost or who it hurts. While watching this story, you will only have sympathy for one person: James. He is being pulled in 2 directions by two women who took him for granted. This story proves you always want what you can’t have. Watch this movie with a glass of wine, popcorn, and the record button on. You will want to watch again.
I give it 5 out of 5 stars
I’m a reasonable person – Charlotte
I’ll give you a coupon – James
Everything fell into place after you and I broke up – Nicole
Nothing’s ever fair in love and chocolate. Is it? – Oscar
It’s my fault, bad intel – Hanna
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A Night to Regret – Review
A Night to Regret – Lifetime – 2 hours and 0 minutes
Chelsea Bilson is a budding director and works hard to get money for her movie. But all her hard work is met with being dumped by her boyfriend, so she decides to have a girls night out. She and her friend Sara hang at the bar when they see Chelsea’s old friend Milla. Milla was kicked out of school and ran off. So Chelsea is happily surprised to see her and see she is doing well. The girls drink, laugh, and party. When Sara leaves, Chelsea and Milla go back to Milla’s place. Chelsea finds out how Milla is making money these days. She is a webcam girl. As Milla, Chelsea, and several other friends sit around men watch and pay for them to do things. On man is Jake Peters. Jake was recently released from jail and has killed before. And he has his target set on Chelsea. He pays $200 to see her dance. Chelsea can’t believe she made $200 for nothing and considers creating her own channel. That one decision will lead to several dead bodies, some kidnappings, and one night to regret.
Ten years ago, this movie would have seen far-fetched but with the boom of social media turning into social stalking this movie is all too real. Now if you are looking for crazy, this movie kicks it up a notch with a dead body in the first 20 minutes. Also, no one is “too naive” however they do make mistakes. As soon as they see the error of their ways, they fix it quickly. In addition, the cops aren’t useless. They follow the leads and carry a suspension for everyone. It’s nice to see this change in a Lifetime film. This movie is a good way to kill 2 hours.
I give it 3.5 out of 5 stars
Just life – Milla
I love you. I want to marry you – Jake
She always “Thelma and Louise”s me – Chelsey
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Wedding March 4: Something Old, Something New – Review
Wedding March 4: Something Old, Something New – Hallmark – 2 hours and 0 minutes
Olivia and Mick try to get some time away and work on their relationship when they are derailed by an antsy bride named Amy. Amy believed she knew what she wanted to make her big day perfect. But as she spends time with her soon to be sister-in-law Kelsey, she starts to doubt herself. Mick tries to handle all the bride’s changes but soon loses control. And to make matters harder, Olivia becomes preoccupied with her newly engaged daughter’s wedding. Even though its a year away, Olivia makes plans for her daughter’s wedding. And her daughter’s head starts to spin. She knows she has to rein her mother in before Olivia goes too far, too soon. With Olivia already planning her daughter’s wedding, Mick tries to handle the load for Amy’s wedding. But as the bride changes the dress, location, and flowers, Mick starts to crack under the pressure. Mick has to pull it together so Amy can have the wedding of Kelsey’s dreams and Olivia can plan the wedding of her dreams for her daughter.
This Hallmark movie is all about communication between loved ones. Whether it’s mother/daughter, lovers, or in-laws, communication is key. Everyone is trying to spare each other’s feelings but its only making matters worst. Once Amy has a real conversation with her husband-to-be and his family, everything is put into place. It takes different events for each relationship to come to that point but they all do and it works out. While this isn’t the best movie in the Wedding March series, it’s still a good stepping stone in the collection.
I give it 3 out of 5 stars
Well, romantic is what I do – Mick
Did you just snort – Amy
A June bride is always a bride – Olivia
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#HaileyDean, #TheWrongSon, and more – TV Reviews
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Hailey Dean Mysteries: A Will to Kill – Review
Hailey Dean Mysteries: A Will to Kill – HMM – 2 hours and 0 minutes
While reconciling her past and looking into Will’s murder, Hailey is intrigued by a missing classmate named Emma. She was last seen the night Will died. As a college news reporter, Emma has a list of enemies. And her personal life wasn’t easier. While Hailey barely knew her, she believes there is a connection between Emma’s disappearance and Will’s murder. Hailey has her doubts about the case until a fake social media account appears, a mystery cousin was spotted the day after the disappearance, and she is almost run over. Hailey knows this means she is close to solving Emma’s case but is she close to solving Will’s.
Based on the Hailey Dean Mysteries by Nancy Grace, this will finally answer the question Hailey Dean fans have had since episode 1. But don’t worry. This isn’t the end of the series. With this good mystery, you also get a fun subplot about Fincher relationship and his strong ties to Hailey. While this is a good story, it’s not the strongest mystery. This final part of a three-part episode had fans predicting perpetrators since the first part. And your prediction was probably right. So watch this movie for the “why” not the “who”.
I give it 4 out of 5 stars
But I like you for you. Not for the things we do together – Hailey
For what its worth Hailey, I am proud of you no matter what happens – Jonas
I promise not to be afraid of you – Clyde
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The Wrong Son – Review
The Wrong Son – Lifetime – 2 hours and 2 minutes
A fun family day at the beach ends in a panic when Sara and Jake heard their son Ian screaming for his brother Matt. Decades later the family believes Matt was swept at sea. And the feelings of lost come back during Ian’s wedding, especially since his father Jake died a few weeks prior in a car accident. After learning the will is to be split between Ian and Sara, she finds a young man on her front lawn. He tells her he is Matt and he came to find his real mom. He explains he was found ashore after suffering a seizure, put into foster care, and then adopted. His adoptive parents finally told him the truth and he came looking for her. Now he is ready to reconnect and be a part of the family. While Sara is accepting, Ian is cautious. But Matt isn’t the only family member with a secret.
Slow build up, strong climax, with a lackluster ending. You know something is off about Matt but you are not sure why he is in their lives. As the plan reveals itself, it seems so ordinary. There is one big reveal but it just isn’t wow enough after several murders. While this movie answers every question you have about its characters, you don’t need to cancel plans to watch it.
I give it 3 out of 5 stars
Mom Help – Ian
It’s a lot right now but I’m managing – Sara
You don’t believe me – Matt
I’m too young to be a widow – Rachel
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Love At First Dance – Review
Love At First Dance – Hallmark – 2 hours and 0 minutes
Hope is a free-spirited dance instructor at DanceTopia. While she teaches children, she also helps couples prepare for the first dance at their wedding. As she is hoping to get a loan to buy the dance studio, she is offered to audition for an assistance choreographer job in London. She is now questioning where she should be in life. Eric is preparing to be the head of a brokerage firm after his father leaves the company. He will not be alone. His fiance Adriana’s father is stepping down too. She dreamed of running the firm since high school. And doing it with her future husband is a bonus. With his wedding and takeover just days away, Eric is wondering if its all enough for him. He had a double major in college: theater and finance. While he followed finance, his heart was in the theater. To make the wedding smoother Adriana and Eric’s overbearing mothers sign them up for dance class. With Hope. As Hope and Eric work together, they confide in each other and connect.
The love story has a steady pace to allow you to believe the love is real. And the divide between Eric and Adriana allows you to see the issues without hating Hope for their doomed relationship. This movie follows the Hallmark formula to a tee, so you watch it for character development and the jokes. The mother’s meddling will have you yelling at the screen but the wisdom of Eric’s father will bring you joy. And don’t forget to spot the Hallmark card!
I give it 3 out of 5 stars
Peter was perfection on paper. Reality was something different – Hope
Who is he guarding? Is Rihana inside? – Eric
Tell me these nerves subside – Cassidy
A 93. She must have liked you – Vanessa
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#StalkedByMyDoctor, #HaileyDean, and more – TV Reviews
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Stalked By My Doctor: Patient’s Revenge – Review
Stalked By My Doctor: Patient’s Revenge – Lifetime – 2 hours and 4 minutes
Dr. Beck was acquitted of all charges against him for the kidnapping and attempted murder of Sophie. He can’t practice medicine but was hired as a professor at Southeastern Arizona University (SAU). While his conscience tells him to ignore the young students in his class, he constantly fantasizes about them. He hopes he can start a new life but old habits die hard when he meets an eager student named Melissa. Meanwhile, in LA, Sophie still has the nightmares of her ordeal and can’t believe the jury didn’t send Dr. Beck to jail. Her parents hope college will be a new start but she has other plans. She lied to her parents about attending a local school and will be attending SAU. She plans to make Dr. Beck’s life a living nightmare.
The third movie in the Stalked by My Doctor series, this movie ups the crazy factor. It adds a subconscious, murder, and explosion. With a plot straight from of the ID channel, Melissa takes “ride or die chick” to a whole new level. While watching this movie, you worry about Sophie. Not as a victim but a perpetrator. She gets closer to getting arrested, expelled, or locked in a mental institution each time she goes after Dr. Beck. If you are a fan of this series, #3 will not disappoint. However, new fans should watch #1 before seeing #3. #2 is not necessary.
I give it 4 out of 5 stars
You said you’d love me no matter what I told you – Dr. Beck
Watch me – Sophie
That is so generous of you – Melissa
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Hailey Dean: A Marriage Made for Murder – Review
Hailey Dean: A Marriage Made for Murder – HMM – 2 hours and 0 minutes
Well-respected art dealer Victor dies to leave behind an angry artist and a disconnected wife Christy. It’s not until Hailey hears Christy arguing over the phone that she starts to look into his death. Hailey learns the insurance company will not release the payment to Christy until they have a death certificate. So she goes to her boyfriend Jonas to get the certificate. Jonas finds out the nurse wanted an autopsy and the files are missing, so a certificate cannot be created. When Hailey goes to Christy to ask her to request Victor’s body be exhumed for an autopsy. Christy hands Hailey Victor’s ashes. Jonas looks through the ashes and finds a bone fragment. A fragment is loaded with arsenic. Victor’s death is now a murder. And by the end of this investigation, Hailey has to decide if she should do the right thing or follow the law.
Based on the Nancy Grace’s Hailey Dean novels, this addition fits in perfectly with the rest of the movies (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). While this 3 part series of movies focus on Hailey finding out who killed her fiance, each character has his or her own arc of growth. The bonds between each character grow stronger as you learn how deeply they cared for one another. And you will get a compelling mystery to boot. It comes down to the ultimate question of ethics for Hailey. What would you choose: Right or Law?
I give it 4.5 out of 5 stars
I’m so glad you said that because I was going to make your help me whether you wanted to or not – Sabrina
Just keep buying art – Christy
You’re so understanding, it makes me feel terrible – Hailey
I’m not forcing you to – Jonas
Don’t break the branch Hailey; be the breeze that bends it – Fincher
Ready, for what? – Danny
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The Perfect Bride: Wedding Bells – Review
The Perfect Bride: Wedding Bells – Hallmark – 2 hours and 0 minutes
Molly has been giving her bridal boot camp for years at the local gym. But she wants to open her gym of her own. She is ready to take the next step in her career. While she makes advancements, Nick has switched from wedding photographer to gallery artist. His photos will be admired by all. With everything going on the right track, Nick gets on one knee and ask Molly to marry him. Without a second breath, she says yes. The two are happy to start planning their wedding until a mistake gives them only a few weeks to get everything together. And if things can’t get harder for Molly, she learns the only person who wants to invest in her new gym is Stephen. The man that left her at the altar. She must navigate a bumpy present and a messy past while advancing her career. Will Nick and Molly make it down the aisle?
The Perfect Bride will make your head spend in this new edition. Often, Molly has fixed the lives of others while ignoring her past issues. While she and Nick have talked about marriage, it hasn’t been at the forefront of any movie in the past. Now, the past and present will collide for long awaiting fans. While this does have its funny moments, it reaches a plateau and fails to entertain. It takes the focus off of the wedding planning and puts it all in Molly’s relationship with her ex. It feels as if the writers are trying to make him a major character. Molly’s past relationship should be just that, the past. Hopefully, this is the last of Stephen’s storyline.
I give it 3 out of 5 stars
Where’s Steven – Molly
Wow this guy sound really good looking. I should meet him sometime – Nick
Venue? Molly, I know you better than that – Stephen
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#GirlInTheBunker, #HaileyDean, and more – TV Reviews
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Girl in the Bunker – Review
Girl in the Bunker – Lifetime – 2 hours and 2 minutes
Elizabeth Shoaf was a happy, loving older sister that took care of her brother after school. So when she didn’t come home one day, her mother got a sick feeling. At that moment, Mrs. Shoaf had no idea Elizabeth was in trouble. Elizabeth decided to walk the quarter mile home instead of getting into a cramped car. On the way home, Elizabeth was approached by a man impersonating a police officer. He told Elizabeth she was being arrested for marijuana plants behind her house. Then he put a device around her neck and told her it was a bomb in case she ran. After they walked past her home and deeper in the woods, the man told her the truth. His name was Vinson and he was kidnapping her. He created an underground bunker with explosive devices and booby traps all around it. If she tried to escape, he would kill her. Elizabeth will be tortured, raped, and beaten over a period of 10 days with only her wits to help her.
Like I Am Elizabeth Smart and Girl in the Box, it’s easy to blame the victim. But you should only villanize one person in this movie, Vinson. He is the sick person that kidnapped Elizabeth because she was the easiest target. She was alone and trusted authority. You will quickly get angry at all the police missteps and Vinson’s accomplices. As Elizabeth is trapped in the bunker, she never loses hope or strength. She uses her brain to gain compassion and leave clues to outsmart her kidnapper. This based on a true story movie did not have to happen, but this movie and Elizabeth’s ordeal can be a teaching tool for your children. Watch it with them and teach them how to stay safe.
I give it 5 out of 5 stars
If that’s the attitude your gonna have maybe don’t bother coming home – Mrs. Shoaf
You need to calm down and accept the situation here – Vinson
Are you gonna kill me – Elizabeth
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Hailey Dean Mysteries: 2 + 2 = Murder – Review
Hailey Dean Mysteries: 2 + 2 = Murder – HMM – 2 hours and 0 minutes
Naomi just got a big promotion and ran a successful fundraiser to save her school. So everyone is shocked when she emails her boss stating she turning down the job and not coming back. Everyone including Hailey. However, when Hailey’s niece Parker tells her aunt that Naomi wanted to talk to her at the fundraiser because Hailey once worked for the DA, Hailey starts to investigate. Hailey Dean considers Naomi to be missing until she finds Naomi’s jewelry with blood. Now, the police believe this missing person case is a murder investigation. Hailey is determined to uncover the truth no matter who it hurts or who is hurt.
In true Hailey form, she is a step ahead of everyone. But once again, she puts herself in harm’s way and almost gives Fincher a heart attack. With this crime, Fincher and Hailey solidify their unique and strong friendship over a taco truck. All the while, Hailey is dealing with a friend of her late boyfriend. This is the first movie in a 3-part movie series, so a lot is left open-ended. Instead of getting a list of possible suspects with an unlikeable victim, you adore the victim and there are no real suspects. It’s not until the end that you get the final and only criminal.
I give it 4 out of 5 stars
Fincher, if you were missing, wouldn’t you want me to come looking for you -Hailey
Yeah, like I said more fun – Fincher
I have to fix this – Jeff
Now, who’s changing the subject – Sabrina
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Marrying Mr. Darcy – Review
Marrying Mr. Darcy – Hallmark – 2 hours and 0 minutes
Elizabeth is floored when her boyfriend Donovan Darcy ask for her hand in marriage. She is excited to plan a small, outdoor wedding with all their close family and friends. She even decides to forgive Donovan’s Aunt Violet and ask her to attend the wedding. Donovan loves this idea, but Elizabeth regrets it instantly. Violet takes over the venue, date, guest list, food, flower, and even her dress. Soon Elizabeth doesn’t recognize herself or her wedding. She holds her tongue and keeps going until Violet tells her she will need to quit her job to be Mrs. Darcy. Newly hired Elizabeth panics and wonders if she is marrying her loving fiance Donovan or his job as Mr. Darcy.
This is the first Hallmark movie that will make you angry. As Violet takes over with “more suitable suggestions”, you will get frustrated. But not only at Aunt Violet, but at Elizabeth’s lack of strength. She just refuses to stand up for herself. And it affects her engagement to Donovan. While is infuriating to watch, it is a compromise some women and men make to appease their families. Now like all Hallmark movies, this comes to a promising end, but with this promise comes the ultimate compromise.
I give it 3 out of 5 stars
And they say wedding planning is hard – Elizabeth
You really have to thank Elizabeth for me being here. “Family” is really important to her – Donovan
So, I’m not our best friend – Brandon
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Nightclub Secrets – Review
Nightclub Secrets – LMN – 2 hours and 0 minutes
Zoe Harrington happily teaches creative writing to her students and loves reading the classics. However, her secret passion is for crime novels. But when her sister Rachel commits suicide, she accepts the police findings. Even when her alcoholic mother says otherwise, Zoe believes her sister was unhappy. However, when Zoe starts reading her sister’s journal and Rachel’s friend dies, Zoe decides to investigate. Zoe believes the best place to start is Rachel’s job at a nightclub. There, Rachel was a bottle girl who sold expensive bottles of alcohol for a 20% cut. At first, Zoe is ignored but when she uses her sister tips written in the journal, she gets the job. Soon, she is the #1 bottle girl and #1 target.
Talk about a slow burn. This movie sizzles for an hour and a half about the mystery of Rachel suicide, then it really gets going with a big reveal. This reveal will expose multiple crime syndicates going on in the nightclub. Although the perpetrator is exposed early in the movie, the motives and accomplices are not. So stick with this movie for a surprising and strong ending.
I give it 3 out of 5 stars
Still obsessed with books I see – Rachel
This is what she does. She uses people – Zoe
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#KillerEnding, #DeadlyMatrimony, and more – TV Reviews
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Killer Ending – Review
Killer Ending – LMN – 2 hours and 0 minutes
Agatha has survived an abusive husband to become a semi-famous mystery writer. As she writes her latest novel, she drops her daughter off at college, gets an assistant, and threatens her manager. When Agatha can’t get in touch with her daughter Sarah for a few days, her assistant Caroline takes matters into her own hands. Caroline goes to Sarah’s dorm room to find broken glass, an upside down heart on the wall, and Sarah’s ex Jack strung up. She calls Agatha to report her findings and Agatha is floored. The crime scene is just like the one in her manuscript, her unpublished manuscript. She realizes someone has hacked into her computer and following her unpublished book in real time with her daughter as the victim. Agatha tries to use this knowledge to ensure her daughter safety by typing in lines about feeding the victim. But when someone else starts typing, Agatha and possibly Sarah are lost.
“Just call the cops” is a phrase you will be screaming from the beginning. Or “write he will return you daughter home alive” is something else you may say. But give this movie a chance. It has a lot of Red Herring and not-so-dumb cops. However, as the mystery of her daughter starts up, the mystery of her husband death starts to turn its ugly head. This will leave you truly questioning everything going on in the movie. That is the true mystery.
I give it 4 out of 5 stars
Well, you’ve come a long way since then – Agatha
I guess I disagreed with the agreement – Jack
Are you flirting with me – Caroline
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Deadly Matrimony – Review
Deadly Matrimony – Lifetime – 2 hours and 2 minutes
Sara is a smart, funny lawyer who is doing something that makes everyone who knows her uncomfortable. She is marrying Leo. While he is very charming, Sara’s loved ones can’t get past the fact she has only known him for three months. But she is happy, so they keep their peace. After getting married, she hears a woman crying in the bathroom during the reception. She thinks is strange but brushes it off. A few days later, she checks her bank account and discovers all her money is gone and Leo has bought a plane ticket. She believes she has been hacked but some believe Leo did it. While she dreams of Leo’s dangerous side, she tries to keep her faith in her marriage. That is until Melinda comes knocking at her door. Melinda knows Leo as Sam: her husband. The man that took all her money and left her with nothing. Melinda wants Sara to join forces with her and take Leo/Sam down. But will Sara believe her?
Be prepared to yell at the TV. While watching the story unravel, don’t get furious with the lead character. She is just stuck in love. Even with every sign pointing to Leo being a crook, she keeps hoping there’s an explanation. Sara makes all the typical Lifetime mistakes when getting married (short engagement, ignoring friends warnings, ignoring spouse’s flaws). But she will become stronger and see Leo for who he truly is.
I give it 3 out of 5 stars
Well, that was easier than I thought – Sara
You know I really thought I wouldn’t have any trouble this time – Leo
I was emotional. What can I say – Melinda
Your husband – Cindy
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Royally Ever After – Review
Royally Ever After – Hallmark – 2 hours and 0 minutes
Daniel is ready to ask Sara to be his wife. He knows he truly loves her and she him. But there is one thing he didn’t tell her. He is the crowned Prince of St. Ives, next in line for the throne. Even though he got Burt and Marie’s, Sara’s parents, permission, he still needs to get the Queen and King to accept her and his engagement. Once Sara learns Daniel’s true identity, her laughter leads to shock and awe. The moment Sara lands in St. Ives, she makes a string of faux pas. Sara believes that manners are keeping her from the Queen’s acceptance. But when she learns how much Daniel will give up for marrying a commoner, can she go through with the wedding?
This is one of those most unintentionally funny film Hallmark has to offer. It is funny without making fun of Sara and her family’s commoner ways. They are just being nice and welcoming in a frosty situation. It’s so easy to believe this is a true love story. The lead couple is amazingly connected and feed off of each other. This is one to watch. So get your tea warm, your DVR ready, and 2 hours of quiet to yourself. Enjoy.
I give it 5 out of 5 stars
They pay you for that – Prince Daniel
You and your American expressions – Sara
He’s in love. He’s not thinking. In that state who knows what he might do – Fiona
Is our luggage safe with them? I mean, I brought my good jewelry – Marie
Imagine living in a place where you don’t know how many bathrooms your have – Burt
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