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2012-05-16 23:55:07

Wonderful movie, good acting

This is a really good Hallmark movie if a little sappy at times. I think Vanessa Redgrave- who is always phenomenal- as Esther Huish was a good casting choice. The best parts in the movie are scenes with her and Chad Willet and how she teaches him about love, forgiveness, and never giving up hope. Some of the scenes are a little corny but the movie really speaks volumes about life's important things. It is interesting to see how Chad Willet's character Michael evolves through the movie into someone who can love and be loved and isn't burdened by resentment. Also, I really liked how Ester and Michael's friendship evolves- it doesn't happen all at once which I think is realistic. So overall, a really great feel good movie.

2012-05-16 03:15:23

DON'T PURCHASE FROM AMAZON DIRECTLY UNTIL THEY FIX ISSUES

This review is from: The Locket (DVD) A GREAT FLICK, IT IS NOT CONTENT OF MOVIE AT ALL I AM REVIEWING BUT MY PURCHASE FROM AMAZON, I PURCHASED MY FIRST DVD LAST WEEK , I HAVE PRIME MEMBERSHIP AND DVD CAME OUTSIDE OF PLASTIC MIDDLE INSERT AND HAD WEARING AT EDGES, CALLED AMAZON YESTERDAY AND YES THEY EXPEDITED ANOTHER COPY OF THE LOCKET TO ME BUT THIS ONE WAS ALSO OUT OF PLASTIC INSERT, YOU COULD TELL WITH RATTLING NOISE ON BOTH OF THESE BEFORE ,EVEN OPENING THEM. I CALLED AMAZON AND WAS TOLD MY OPTION WAS TO BUY FROM ANOTHER SELLER. THAT IS A SOLUTION I GUESS BUT AFTER YEARS OF GIVING AMAZON MUCH MUCH BUSINESS, FEELING LIKE I GOT THE BUSINESS. JUST BE CAREFUL ORDERING THIS ONE. GREAT BOOK, GREAT DVD, I RENTED IT BY THE WAY.

2012-05-05 20:50:14

very mixed bag

On the one hand, you have Richard Paul Evans' usual deft deployment of sure-fire heart-tugging material: parents and children, husbands and wives, boyfriends and girlfriends. This is can't miss material (still, it must be said that a lot of moviemakers manage to miss with it anyway). In this movie, they work. It doesn't hurt, of course, that you have a master like Vanessa Redgrave playing one of the major roles.On the other hand, one could wish that Evans (whose field is Public Relations) had not achieved success so easily when he started. Otherwise, he might have read one or two books on novel-writing and learned the basics. In this movie, the main character's problems are caused by the main character. That would be okay if they were unavoidable or excusable. But first, the guy wrecks his relationship with the love of his life because her father tells him it's better for her. And this type of moralistic man does the "right" thing no matter how much it hurts other people. He also does not confide in her why he's doing this. It's curious that these two traits of moral rigidity and a nondisclosure that amounts to dishonesty should occur in the same person, yet in life these two are in fact quite often found together. So, at least it's realistic. (That doesn't make it good writing, however.) In fact, he tells her it's best for her. She tells HIM "this is best for me". He totally discounts this. He knows what's best for her better than she does. In other words, he shows himself to be a male chauvinist also. Then, he does stupid things, viz. not reporting a co-worker whom he overhears beating one of the elderly patients. Then, he does an even stupider thing, after being arrested for murder of this patient, he doesn't tell on her. Then, he tops that in stupidity: after he has been forbidden by the court from going to the nursing home, he--you guessed it--goes to the nursing home!The reason writing books forbid this kind of thing is that it infuriates the reader or audience. In this case, it also strains credibility.

rbrb 2012-05-05 04:58:00

Superstar!

Well done to Hallmark for this excellent movie. This is a 'love' storywhichat the same time examines forgiveness, betrayal, jealousy and ultimatelytaking the opportunities in life when love comes along. The male leadgivesa fine performance yet the real star is Vanessa Redgrave; this actress hassuch depth and radiance that she dominates the movie with her enormouscharisma, charm and screen presence. Without doubt a super star.

jthekoz 2012-04-27 19:52:08

I feel I must write something as a warning to others...

After reading the mostly glowing comments about this movie I decided torent it despite some suspicions of TV movies. I should have followed myinstincts.I tried so hard to warm up to the movie and find merit in it but I justcouldn't. The story never draws you in or rings true and the acting isperfunctory at best and laughable at worst. Everything in thisproduction is amateurish.Always a joy to watch, Mary McDonnell may be the only performer toescape this disaster without damaging her career or reputation. I won'teven bother checking the name of the leading man - hopefully he's backdoing commercials.Even poor Vanessa Redgrave, whom I adore and respect, seemed to bechanneling Katherine Hepburn all the time appearing as if she werereally drugged in the home. Maybe she needed the money.If I can save one person from wasting 100 minutes on this tripe I willfeel vindicated.

2012-04-27 16:57:04

Typical heartwarming Hallmark Hall of Fame movie

This movie, based on Richard Paul Evans' novel, pleasantly exceeded my expectations. Vanessa Redgrave's performance captured the essence of Esther Huish's character. What a heartwarming story line that reminds us of power of love but also the unfortunate dark sides of humanity. I would highly recommend this movie for any Richard Paul Evans fans or Hallmark Hall of Fame movie collectors. I am glad this is movie can be purchased, as I have been searching for it ever since seeing it on television.