TheSTORY-1.5
The best thing this story has going for it is that it's based on a true story. This would have made it doubly hard for the writers, Erinne Dobson and Shannon Fopeano. Not only do they have to write a good story they also have to take into account the people who were affected. Dobson and Fopeano should be proud of this story.
The whole "True Story" adds a deeper psychological hook as you are already thinking, hey, this has actually happened to somebody. And that helps sells the stories second ethic that everything will work out, everything will be well.
This feeling runs throughout the story and strengthens the heartwarming sentiment. The characters are a little week at times though, this is especially evident in Chris Dempsey. I'm not saying this is a bad thing it's just strange. Most of the time the characters are relatable and believable, but in a few scenes they come across as wishy-washy. Luckily it's too few to hurt the story.
theDIRECTION-1
To say Gary Yates is average would be the perfect statement. You won't find anything new or different in the direction of this film. However, this isn't too detrimental to the telling of the story through a few inventive camera techniques and lighting would have only helped to strengthen the movie and build a better romantic atmosphere.
theTEMPO-1
The pace, for me, was a tad too slow. I find a nice cantor works best for this style of movie. The slower pace did help with the more romantic scenes, however. Except for the hospital sequence which flys by; but if this is how it happened then let's stay truthful.
theACTING-1.25
The actors are perfect in their roles. However, I didn't feel the spark between Heather (Aimee Teagarden) and Chris (Brett Dalton). Unfortunately, since this is the main element to the story it's the biggest flaw and does injure the film, though not enough to make it unwatchable.
theGRATIFICATION-1.25
If you love true romantic stories then this film is certainly for you. Since it's not a true Christmas film it can be easily watched any time of the year... wrapped up in a duvet with your beloved.
This is an entertaining, enlightening, and heartwarming film I would recommend to everyone. I left this film with a melancholy smile on my face and a wish for the real Heather and Chris to have a joyous and love-filled long life.
theSCORE-6
Come on over and check out my Ho! Ho! Ho! Christmas Belles and Dramatisation Of Life lists to see where this film ranked and to find something new to watch.
The best thing this story has going for it is that it's based on a true story. This would have made it doubly hard for the writers, Erinne Dobson and Shannon Fopeano. Not only do they have to write a good story they also have to take into account the people who were affected. Dobson and Fopeano should be proud of this story.
The whole "True Story" adds a deeper psychological hook as you are already thinking, hey, this has actually happened to somebody. And that helps sells the stories second ethic that everything will work out, everything will be well.
This feeling runs throughout the story and strengthens the heartwarming sentiment. The characters are a little week at times though, this is especially evident in Chris Dempsey. I'm not saying this is a bad thing it's just strange. Most of the time the characters are relatable and believable, but in a few scenes they come across as wishy-washy. Luckily it's too few to hurt the story.
theDIRECTION-1
To say Gary Yates is average would be the perfect statement. You won't find anything new or different in the direction of this film. However, this isn't too detrimental to the telling of the story through a few inventive camera techniques and lighting would have only helped to strengthen the movie and build a better romantic atmosphere.
theTEMPO-1
The pace, for me, was a tad too slow. I find a nice cantor works best for this style of movie. The slower pace did help with the more romantic scenes, however. Except for the hospital sequence which flys by; but if this is how it happened then let's stay truthful.
theACTING-1.25
The actors are perfect in their roles. However, I didn't feel the spark between Heather (Aimee Teagarden) and Chris (Brett Dalton). Unfortunately, since this is the main element to the story it's the biggest flaw and does injure the film, though not enough to make it unwatchable.
theGRATIFICATION-1.25
If you love true romantic stories then this film is certainly for you. Since it's not a true Christmas film it can be easily watched any time of the year... wrapped up in a duvet with your beloved.
This is an entertaining, enlightening, and heartwarming film I would recommend to everyone. I left this film with a melancholy smile on my face and a wish for the real Heather and Chris to have a joyous and love-filled long life.
theSCORE-6
Come on over and check out my Ho! Ho! Ho! Christmas Belles and Dramatisation Of Life lists to see where this film ranked and to find something new to watch.