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Gilded Newport Mysteries: Murder at the Breakers (2024)
Disappointing
I have followed this book series for many years. I bought Murder in the Breakers book when I toured the Breakers many years ago. It was in the gift shop and seemed interesting, so I bought it. Enjoyed it so much that I kept buying each sequel as they came out. Now own all 11 books thus far. I will say the movie was definitely not as good as the book. Sorry Ms Maxwell, but I assume you had say so in what was portrayed in the movie and who was selected to play the characters. I thought the person who played Emma must not have read the book. Her attitude and emotions did not adequately portray Emma from the book at all. The Derrick Andrew's from the book does not match the Derrick Andrews in the movie. The lady who played Gertrude was believable as well as Adelaide, and Jesse did a good job, somewhat, but all in all this was a poor adaptation. My wife watched it, and since she's never read the book, she told me she had a difficult time following the story line, since she didn't know the players and they weren't described effectively. As we readers know, Emma chooses to marry Andrew over Jesse in a later book, but watching this movie, comparing the 2, it is hard to believe she would do this. Ms Maxwell, it seemed this movie was about political correctness and not about giving us a movie that truly brought your book alive, especially to those of us that have faithfully purchased each book with anticipation. I'm afraid this movie has sated my appetite for further Newport Gilded Age books or movies.
One Perfect Match (2023)
One Perfect Movie!
Great American Family (GAF) struck it out of the ballpark with this movie!!! The actors/actresses were absolutely amazing! This is not a movie that you can just listen to, it has to be watched, and watched closely. The reason is due to all of the subtle expressions that cross the main characters faces. Wonderful - Enrapturing!! My wife and I were captivated by what was said in these expressions! The supporting cast were fantastic too!! I agree with another poster who said there should be some awards for this movie! And to the person who commented on GAF "holy rollers". Let me just say that these "holy rollers" created an exceptional and heart warming movie that transcends political correctness!!! Kudos GAF and please continue creating such wonderful movies with exceptional actors and actresses!!! I also agree with another poster who pointed out the benefit of the characters reading their own texts! Loved it! You really can't go wrong by watching this movie, just watch it closely!
The Art of Christmas (2022)
Very Sweet
Someone has said this movie was predictable, but probably most rom-coms are to certain extent . My wife and I really enjoyed this movie , especially watching the facial expressions of the main actors and actresses! They were great! Especially the two male leads! The emotion as exhibited in all of their actions were very real looking and in some cases funny! The story was sweet and we would definitely watch again. As someone mentioned, the young girl did great and sang very well (if her real voice)! Being a Great American movie we dont have to worry about underlying agendas, which I greatly appreciate!!
Pompeii (2014)
Horrible Ending
I'm sorry, but the ending of this movie is terrible. Everybody died. How can that be appropriate, especially since this appeared to be somewhat of a romance movie also. Historically it is believed that the majority of the people who lived there did survive the eruption, so why couldn't the lovebirds in this movie survive? Who likes a movie that is just one big tragedy? Obviously not me. Everyone that was featured and pointed out in this movie died. Stupid. This was definitely a waste of movie as pointed out by several reviewers. I did like the acting from most of the major players though and wish that at least some of them could have survived. This was crazy.
Almost Paradise (2020)
Season 2 - Fantastic!!!
Have only watched thru Episode 5, but my wife and I agree that season2 is just as good as #1 !!! This is a wonderful show! We love it! Just watching one show a night to make it last longer. Hope they do Season 3!!! So glad that all of the primary characters are back, except for one. The supporting cast are fabulous, as well as Alex! Lots of action and humor! The location is great! I agree with others that it would be nice if Alex and Kai became a couple! Ernesto apparently has a lady friend, as shown in S2 E4. Let them get married and all be one happy group of friends/family! Keep the episodes coming!
8-2-23: UPDATE: Ok, we have just finished episode 10, and I have to say season 2 was fantastic!!! The way it ended was great, but it also set it up to have a fabulous Season 3! Please produce #3! The strike shouldn't stop this great show! Cast and writers, please go ahead and film Season 3!
Much Ado About Christmas (2021)
Fabulous !!
Recently bought this on DVD and just watched tonight. It is definitely a keeper!!! Loved both the main actress and main actor! Great chemistry! Wonderful expressions wonderful acting! The secondary characters were great too! The scene designs were over the top! Very first class decorations, costuming and locations! Everything looked expensive and elegant! The few people rating this so low must all work for hallmark and are jealous. Very feel good movie and would love a sequel! Loved Haley's plaid car!! You did great Great American Family and keep up the good work! Appreciate you focusing on making a movie and not a political statement!
Grand Hotel (2015)
Continue the Series Please!
This show is set in Italy, and follows closely the one set in Spain and called The Grand Hotel. The acting in this rendition is very good and I enjoyed it ; however, I cannot believe they stopped the series and left it hanging like they did. This is criminal and they should at least come back with an abbreviated ending. Pitiful...
Sanditon (2019)
Fantastic Series!
First, let me say that my Wife & I really enjoyed this series very much! Second, let me say that we are very upset and disappointed that ITV chose to not continue with a 2nd season. Supposedly it has been said that the viewership in Britain was not enough to warrant the 2nd season so we are left with horrible cliff hangers. The show builds from the very first show and we could hardly wait from one week to next to see what would transpire. The actors were great and the setting was wonderful! We need to let Masterpiece Theater know that we want a 2nd season. There is a Sanditon Page on Masterpiece Facebook. There is also a petition for this. Please consider. Possible outcomes to the storyline could be that Lady Susan could come through with assistance with the Fire Damage or maybe that Charlotte may have paid the Insurance Prem when she was helping Tom with his paperwork and she has forgotten. Or whatever it is, we need a Season 2 for resolution of this story. To us, this show is on par with the recently ended Poldark series and the Gran Hotel series begun in 2011 and set in Spain (in Spanish with English Subtitles.).
Cenerentola (2011)
Modern yet Vintage Cinderella
Just finished watching this 2 part series on a different twist on the Cinderella story set in the 1950's. My wife & I really enjoyed this! The previous reviewer has done a fantastic job on describing the story, so please read it! I just want to support their great review and to say it was a great story line with great actors & actresses. At the end it left an indication that there might be more shows later, which would be wonderful; however, since this was filmed in 2011 and apparently nothing more as yet, then it probably isn't happening. A shame. The shows are in English though filmed in Italy. Very enjoyable!!!
Gran Hotel (2011)
Fantastic Show!!!
Have not watched a Spanish show before and just randomly started watching first show, I believe because of the picture that goes with the title. Sounds crazy, but am I glad I did because this is probably the best modern produced show (though set in 1905) that my wife & I have watched in a while (we really liked Chuck too) ! You get use to the Subtitles. The acting, the setting, the costumes, the storylines, the people come together to create a wonderful show, with cliffhangers on most shows that make you binge watch. There will be at least 1 face slap in each show, which we have come to expect, and can be somewhat humorous. We have started into the 3rd Season and are already regretting that soon it will be over. From the servants to the owners, everybody seems to be watching everybody else and most have secrets they try to hide. It really is a thrilling show, with only a few racy scenes thus far and few obscenities (though you have to read them, since we don't understand Spanish). Take a chance! (Though we haven't gotten to the end, maybe the producers will see how popular this is and have a reunion set of shows.)
Beauty and the Beast (2012)
Really Enjoying This Show
I know this is late to be reviewing this series, especially since we are nearing the end of the 4th & final season, but, I just discovered this show about 6 days ago while surfing through Netflix. I have only watched 13 shows of season 1 but I can say that I am really enjoying the characters and the plot. My wife & I really like a show that has a good romance angle, and though it may seem complex for Cat & Vincent to others, to us, up to this point, it seems to be one that is simple (in a somewhat exasperating way), believable and right. So far it is a great show! I put it on par with 2 other shows that we really have enjoyed and that is CHUCK, and WHITE COLLAR. BEAUTY has less comedy and is a little more dark in tone but still has the romance which to us is endearing, along with the police drama. Hope the rest is as good and wish it was continuing.