7.6 stars.
This is one of the most basic plots you'll ever see in a Hallmark movie. It's about two families. The first is a woman named Dana (McKellar) and her 8th grade son. The second is a man named Steve (Greene) and his Freshman daughter. Both parents decide they need to bond closer with their children so they book a week at family camp. Coincidentally, Dana and Steve already met on pretty bad terms, he was rude to her at his sporting goods store, so she left in a huff and went shopping for camping gear elsewhere. They end up in neighboring tents at the campsite. Things improve as time goes on, the families bond, the adults share kisses, happy ending (with some ups and downs).
There are a few dating and early relationship gems to be had in this film, so if you gain nothing else from watching, maybe those tidbits can help you or a friend in the dating arena.
Why is 'Campfire Kiss' not an 8.0 or higher? I mean it has all the great stuff such as chemistry between the leads, and the supporting actors (mainly the two kids) are really good in their roles. What is missing is more depth of plot, maybe a bit more drama, but the primary factor that affects my rating is my usual disapproval of Greene as an actor. He rubs me the wrong way for some reason, not sure what it is, but reminds me of a man, or men I knew in the past, very standoffish, holier-than-thou types, and for real. These were not facades I'm mentioning, these were full blown jerks. He has that aura about him, that's all. Is his acting good? Sure, maybe, but something about him is off. Whether his acting is too "needy" in one role, or too "standoffish" in another, it all comes down to my slight disdain for his presentation.
This is one of the most basic plots you'll ever see in a Hallmark movie. It's about two families. The first is a woman named Dana (McKellar) and her 8th grade son. The second is a man named Steve (Greene) and his Freshman daughter. Both parents decide they need to bond closer with their children so they book a week at family camp. Coincidentally, Dana and Steve already met on pretty bad terms, he was rude to her at his sporting goods store, so she left in a huff and went shopping for camping gear elsewhere. They end up in neighboring tents at the campsite. Things improve as time goes on, the families bond, the adults share kisses, happy ending (with some ups and downs).
There are a few dating and early relationship gems to be had in this film, so if you gain nothing else from watching, maybe those tidbits can help you or a friend in the dating arena.
Why is 'Campfire Kiss' not an 8.0 or higher? I mean it has all the great stuff such as chemistry between the leads, and the supporting actors (mainly the two kids) are really good in their roles. What is missing is more depth of plot, maybe a bit more drama, but the primary factor that affects my rating is my usual disapproval of Greene as an actor. He rubs me the wrong way for some reason, not sure what it is, but reminds me of a man, or men I knew in the past, very standoffish, holier-than-thou types, and for real. These were not facades I'm mentioning, these were full blown jerks. He has that aura about him, that's all. Is his acting good? Sure, maybe, but something about him is off. Whether his acting is too "needy" in one role, or too "standoffish" in another, it all comes down to my slight disdain for his presentation.