This movie starts pulling the heartstrings from the first scene where Maggie is left at the altar. (And yes that scene helps establish the mindset of Maggie.) The writers did pile on with sentimental moments. An adorable little girl. And I do mean adorable, and she doesn't speak. There's even a dog, and don't forget the fairy.
Eloise Mumford is well cast in this role. She and Sean Farris connect and Mumford also with Josie Gallina as Holly. Both relationships are part of the appeal of this movie.
I don't think anyone has any doubts about where the story is going, but that doesn't matter. You know what's coming but that doesn't make it any less heartwarming. It's great to just sit back and enjoy the ride.
This story is as much about family as it is a romance. Unfortunately the Maggie/Mark part of the story is a little bit rushed. In the 90 minute TV movie format, it had to be, and I can't see how the could have shortened anything else.
The uncles/brothers throw in some goofiness. And there's some other funny moments like Maggie tripping off the curb and the aftermath.
Side note: Mumford and Farris team up a few years later in A Veteran's Christmas. Of the four Hallmark movies to date, I think this is Mumford's best.
Eloise Mumford is well cast in this role. She and Sean Farris connect and Mumford also with Josie Gallina as Holly. Both relationships are part of the appeal of this movie.
I don't think anyone has any doubts about where the story is going, but that doesn't matter. You know what's coming but that doesn't make it any less heartwarming. It's great to just sit back and enjoy the ride.
This story is as much about family as it is a romance. Unfortunately the Maggie/Mark part of the story is a little bit rushed. In the 90 minute TV movie format, it had to be, and I can't see how the could have shortened anything else.
The uncles/brothers throw in some goofiness. And there's some other funny moments like Maggie tripping off the curb and the aftermath.
Side note: Mumford and Farris team up a few years later in A Veteran's Christmas. Of the four Hallmark movies to date, I think this is Mumford's best.