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THIS is the kind of movie LMN should be showing: the characters and their relationships to one another are quickly discernible; the plot builds with the appropriate amount of time it requires; and the movie ends neither abruptly nor with an uncertain resolution. And the title (though it can be polished a little more) actually matches the plot!

We know by the title it's about a kidnapping in the Grand Canyon, so no need to give a synopsis here. But the great thing about this movie were that it's two protagonists - Chandra (a photographer) and Brooke (a pediatrician) - find that this harrowing experience forces each of them to realize and confront other fears and insecurities they are experiencing in their personal lives. That is what make "Kidnapping in the Grand Canyon" a great watch.

One little thing that's not very believable, though, is that Nate (the kidnapper) who has taken his girlfriend, Tara, hostage in the canyon, after she rejected his marriage proposal. Although Tara mentions to Chandra that she and Nate had been dating, it's just hard to believe since the actors who portray them in real life appear to be at least 20 years apart in age. That little anomaly aside, this is a great story.

Aside from the typical schlock of LMN movies, it's easy to see that the actors look much older than the characters they portray. Nowhere was this more present than on "Spring Break Nightmare."

The actor who plays Nick - Kayla's boyfriend- looks old enough to be her father. And Kayla, Ally, and their friends look more like college seniors than high school seniors. And Michelle - Kristi Murdock - looks a little young to be Kayla's mom. (But I do enjoy LMN movies where Murdock is cast - whatever her role.)

Not a bad movie, but the misaligned ages of the cast make the storyline a little harder to believe.