I was shocked when I read the other reviews here for this movie. It's amazing to me that Bure's fans did not like this film or her performance in it.
We thought it was one of her best works yet. The script was different and entertaining: a blend of humor, charm, and drama. And, for us, Bure seemed more natural and relaxed and gave a really sincere and heartfelt performance. She has a breakdown scene that we have never seen the likes of from her before. For once, her entire performance is emotive and three-dimensional rather than her usual "just play it straight" routine. We figured that she is more natural and relaxed here because she is working with a couple of really talented performers : John Brotherton, who plays her ex, and creates a pretty complicated character whose ego gets in the way of almost everything he does, and the wonderful Barbara Niven, who is excellent as Bure's stifling but well-meaning mother. Niven is a real surprise here, too, demonstrating an attractiveness and persona that is reminiscent of great supporting actresses like Sheree North and Anne Francis of years gone by. All in all, we thought this was Bure's best, fun to watch but also some very endearing and serious scenes. Too.
We thought it was one of her best works yet. The script was different and entertaining: a blend of humor, charm, and drama. And, for us, Bure seemed more natural and relaxed and gave a really sincere and heartfelt performance. She has a breakdown scene that we have never seen the likes of from her before. For once, her entire performance is emotive and three-dimensional rather than her usual "just play it straight" routine. We figured that she is more natural and relaxed here because she is working with a couple of really talented performers : John Brotherton, who plays her ex, and creates a pretty complicated character whose ego gets in the way of almost everything he does, and the wonderful Barbara Niven, who is excellent as Bure's stifling but well-meaning mother. Niven is a real surprise here, too, demonstrating an attractiveness and persona that is reminiscent of great supporting actresses like Sheree North and Anne Francis of years gone by. All in all, we thought this was Bure's best, fun to watch but also some very endearing and serious scenes. Too.