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First of all, I'll watch anything with David Cubitt. And I like Crystal Bernard too! How old was Crystal Bernard's character supposed to be though? I got the impression she was supposed to be in her early to mid 30's. Late 20's at the very, very least.
There were a couple of unclear plot holes, but that's to be expected. The characters in this movie are well fleshed out. I saw the ending coming from a mile away, I knew who did it, but it still made for great suspense! And it's also based on a rather interesting, yet tragic, true story. The motives are predictable, yet quite interesting and fascinating.
Crystal Bernard's age bothered me somewhat, but I have a feeling her character was designed to be a needy, sheltered woman who would live with her parents even into her 30's.
There were a couple of unclear plot holes, but that's to be expected. The characters in this movie are well fleshed out. I saw the ending coming from a mile away, I knew who did it, but it still made for great suspense! And it's also based on a rather interesting, yet tragic, true story. The motives are predictable, yet quite interesting and fascinating.
Crystal Bernard's age bothered me somewhat, but I have a feeling her character was designed to be a needy, sheltered woman who would live with her parents even into her 30's.
I saw this today on Lifetime Movie Network. Nice to see James Marsden! Before he became famous! James Marsden and Shane Meier basically stole the spotlight as the bad boys. They are clever, especially for high school boys, and their performers made them convincing.
It's also nice to see a fictional married couple played by a real married couple. That would be Jill Eikenberry and Michael Tucker! Personally, I thought Michael Tucker was too over the top. I know that's how he should be, given the plot and what his character goes through, but he just came across as a grouchy old man. And Jill Eikenberry underacted. I still felt for her character, but she was very wooden. I've seen her other work,and she tends to be a lot better. Still, both actors tried, and they do have a nice chemistry. As they should, since they are married in real life! So, eight stars for the amazing plot, characters, the chemistry between the married couple, and the acting from James Marsden and Shane Meier!
It's also nice to see a fictional married couple played by a real married couple. That would be Jill Eikenberry and Michael Tucker! Personally, I thought Michael Tucker was too over the top. I know that's how he should be, given the plot and what his character goes through, but he just came across as a grouchy old man. And Jill Eikenberry underacted. I still felt for her character, but she was very wooden. I've seen her other work,and she tends to be a lot better. Still, both actors tried, and they do have a nice chemistry. As they should, since they are married in real life! So, eight stars for the amazing plot, characters, the chemistry between the married couple, and the acting from James Marsden and Shane Meier!
So I caught this movie today on Lifetime, on a rainy Saturday morning. For once, I'm grateful for the bad weather! When I saw the title "Mother Knows Best", with Joanna Kerns no less, I figured it would be some Lifetime movie about a mother taking off her apron and having to deal with obnoxious bratty children. Boy, was I in for a surprise.
Celeste Cooper is my idol! Joanna Kerns did an excellent job shedding her "everywoman" image. I was laughing out loud as soon as she placed the ad in her daughter's name. Grant Show and Christine Elise have some chemistry but I found their characters to be stale. Kerns steals the show here, that's for sure! It's funny how the only Lifetime movies that I like are always on at 11am on Saturdays. And those are the Lifetime movies that still run on the channel.
Celeste Cooper is my idol! Joanna Kerns did an excellent job shedding her "everywoman" image. I was laughing out loud as soon as she placed the ad in her daughter's name. Grant Show and Christine Elise have some chemistry but I found their characters to be stale. Kerns steals the show here, that's for sure! It's funny how the only Lifetime movies that I like are always on at 11am on Saturdays. And those are the Lifetime movies that still run on the channel.