Cut, Color, Murder

6/10 - the two leads in this one did not really do much to elevate this story in my opinion, but I am interested to see what happens with that cliffhanger.

I do not rate this movie because I didn't watch it all. I gave up when Ali started going rogue.

I have a personal categorization of these amateur detective mysteries (called Signature Mysteries on HMM) based on how much the non-cop in the story violates procedure and even laws. As a result, I put the Gourmet Detective series in the positive category because the amateur is actually helping the police at their request and he rarely does anything his cop partner wouldn't approve. The different franchises are all over the scale with Aurora Teagarden being near the other end of the scale. This new franchise appears to be on the negative end. One of the first things Ali did regarding the murder was gather DNA evidence from a potential suspect without his knowledge. And she was interrogating people in ways which could potentially prejudice the investigation.

What little I did see wasn't positive.

Put this series on my no list.

I gave it a chance, I think Ryan and Julie are both very talented and I've enjoyed their other movies and projects...but I didn't care for this mystery. I hope that it's not turned into a mystery series-especially when other mysteries were cancelled by the network with better storylines and ratings.

Give me back Hailey Dean, Hannah Swenson, or The Chronicles. This was just a flatline movie. First it's so cutesy, then it becomes harder and harder to like either of the leads, too many people look alike, and it's just a trite and very tired attempt to bring in a new series. I did not feel any chemistry among the cast. It's not hard to predict revelations coming in the second installment, her photos at the end were a dead giveaway. We are watching more and more Brit Box and Acorn these days.

This movie is a decent relaxing movie for an evening watch. More of a tv movie type naturally. Everything moves at slow pace. The lead characters have some banters which are enjoyable. The ultimate murderer is not too difficult to locate, though many other red herrings are thrown in between. Don't expect too much and you will be happy.

The visuals and music doesn't have much impact. Acting is decent.

A friendly neighbourhood mystery. One beauty pageant boss suddenly gets done in in the middle of a preparation for the big event. Many competitors and their aggressive moms, support staffs as well as secret admirers are suspected. And a homely sharp brained local girl one ups on the local police to find out the culprit. The new detective also comes under her attraction. All in all enjoyable soft romantic mystery.