Iyou're looking for a sweet, Christian, country film...Look no further. This film centres around a young doctor(portrayed by Candice Cameron Buré) who plans a trip with her boyfriend. She is set to meet him at the destination, rather than travel with him. During the road trip she encounters a problem and is stuck behind bars- at a loss, with no money to post bail, she is forced to do community service as the small town of Normal's doctor, for three days.
She is dead set against making the most of the hold-up, which comes as no surprise- she is a city girl, after all. But as the days progress, she begins to question her life in the city- was that life all she ever wanted? She begins to question the value of her city career, and after meeting a wise, older doctor, she questions the ethical nature of her medical practices. Predictably, she also begins to doubt her relationship with her boyfriend of five years (the same one she is supposed to meet)- and this is only after another (more romantic but less educated?) prospect arrives at the scene.
And that is this film's biggest downfall: not because it was cliché but because it was unbelievable: half a decade is a really long time, and to think in all that time she had been ignorant of the pleasures of a simple life is wholly unrealistic and makes her seem quite foolish. If she had run into a long lost love or 'the one that got away', maybe I'd be more understanding- but with this, I'm honestly doubting her attraction to the country boy (as he refers to himself- he is portrayed by Trevor St. John). Their relationship seemed too platonic. However, if you're looking for a happy ending (or an ending that will please any romantic), this is definitely for you. Conversely, if you're looking for a more realistic story, I recommend Before We Go 2014 (starring Chris Evans) or Last Night 2010 (starring Keira Knightley). It's just that the romantic love seemed like an infatuation- nothing cement. They may have shared a few deep conversations but, to me, they amounted to nothing. It was foolish of her to throw away five years for three days. But then again, I don't know know how love works. No one really does.
Side note: The Louisiana accents are on-point, you may have to rewind to know what is being said! The casting choices were also commendable, especially the ol' wise guy (portrayed by Lou Beatty Jr.) was an excellent choice! I adored the character's wisdom, his sincerity and his words were perfectly timed- as an actor, he performed well. I also liked the character of the country boy- he too was a 'smart guy' but then again his intelligence was "just average for a country boy."
She is dead set against making the most of the hold-up, which comes as no surprise- she is a city girl, after all. But as the days progress, she begins to question her life in the city- was that life all she ever wanted? She begins to question the value of her city career, and after meeting a wise, older doctor, she questions the ethical nature of her medical practices. Predictably, she also begins to doubt her relationship with her boyfriend of five years (the same one she is supposed to meet)- and this is only after another (more romantic but less educated?) prospect arrives at the scene.
And that is this film's biggest downfall: not because it was cliché but because it was unbelievable: half a decade is a really long time, and to think in all that time she had been ignorant of the pleasures of a simple life is wholly unrealistic and makes her seem quite foolish. If she had run into a long lost love or 'the one that got away', maybe I'd be more understanding- but with this, I'm honestly doubting her attraction to the country boy (as he refers to himself- he is portrayed by Trevor St. John). Their relationship seemed too platonic. However, if you're looking for a happy ending (or an ending that will please any romantic), this is definitely for you. Conversely, if you're looking for a more realistic story, I recommend Before We Go 2014 (starring Chris Evans) or Last Night 2010 (starring Keira Knightley). It's just that the romantic love seemed like an infatuation- nothing cement. They may have shared a few deep conversations but, to me, they amounted to nothing. It was foolish of her to throw away five years for three days. But then again, I don't know know how love works. No one really does.
Side note: The Louisiana accents are on-point, you may have to rewind to know what is being said! The casting choices were also commendable, especially the ol' wise guy (portrayed by Lou Beatty Jr.) was an excellent choice! I adored the character's wisdom, his sincerity and his words were perfectly timed- as an actor, he performed well. I also liked the character of the country boy- he too was a 'smart guy' but then again his intelligence was "just average for a country boy."