I watched three of the later films in the 'time to come home' series, but I was hesitant to watch this one because Megan Park played a superficial character in 'Once upon a prince.' I wasn't certain if that was due to her acting or just bad writing/directing. However, this is a well-written script and a well-directed film. And, I have now learned not to judge a Hallmark actress by her previous film.
The 'time to come home' series avoids static Hallmark plot lines, by giving each character their own realistic storyline, and one overarching plot to unite the film. Cara has a failing business while Heath handles family concerns. But both must travel to the same community for the holidays.
This is the standard warm hearted road trip film without the standard cliches. Cara at least shows initial believable hesitance at sharing a car with an absolute stranger. And there is no forced one bed scenario. Instead the various interactions with Heath's fans and family create a warm holiday atmosphere.
I realize I could not be a Hallmark heroine because I would never accept an already opened alcoholic beverage from a stranger, let alone drive in a car with him for days.
Considering this is the fourth film I have seen in this series, even if I have to put up with several lowkey country music ads, I feel I can reliably say the focus on bittersweet reality (although this is the first Hallmark small business with a realistic holiday idea) that helps keep the script accessible yet warm.
The 'time to come home' series avoids static Hallmark plot lines, by giving each character their own realistic storyline, and one overarching plot to unite the film. Cara has a failing business while Heath handles family concerns. But both must travel to the same community for the holidays.
This is the standard warm hearted road trip film without the standard cliches. Cara at least shows initial believable hesitance at sharing a car with an absolute stranger. And there is no forced one bed scenario. Instead the various interactions with Heath's fans and family create a warm holiday atmosphere.
I realize I could not be a Hallmark heroine because I would never accept an already opened alcoholic beverage from a stranger, let alone drive in a car with him for days.
Considering this is the fourth film I have seen in this series, even if I have to put up with several lowkey country music ads, I feel I can reliably say the focus on bittersweet reality (although this is the first Hallmark small business with a realistic holiday idea) that helps keep the script accessible yet warm.