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Handyman from Hell (2023 TV Movie)

Decent but the story needed work

[6/10 · 13 December 2023]

The acting was a mixed bag. I think all the female actors were pretty good. I loved to see my fave Jodie Sweetin (I didn't know she was doing more movies these days)! The main character Maggie and her friend were pretty good too, very cute and fun to watch, I don't know who they were though. The bad guy (Mr Crazy Eyes as I call him) was way too over-the-top. Very scary. On the other hand, the brother was such a stick in the mud though. I had a hard time figuring out why his girlfriend was interested in him! Did the actor even smile once in the whole movie, ever? Kind of a drag to watch him. The ex husband was the best male character probably.

The story overall needed some work. Sometimes it dragged. Could have been a faster pace in some spots (with maybe a few less scenes of the bad guy talking to himself).

Overall the movie was just fine.

One Night Stand Murder (2023 TV Movie)

Just like most other lifetime movies

[5/10 · 8 December 2023]

I watched this movie the other day and thought it was just OK. I think the acting was just fine (about what you'd expect from a lifetime movie) but nothing to write home about. I didn't really understand some of the plot points (or plot holes), like the two women's motives (Cindy and the other character, I forget who). I think the movie was overall forgettable: not amazing, not horrible. Definitely could have used another round of editing the script. One Night Stand Murder can be skipped, or maybe watch it while you're cooking dinner, but I wouldn't cancel plans to stay in for a movie night to watch this.

Groomzilla (2018 TV Movie)

feel good fun

[7/10 · 14 July 2023]

This movie was very solid. I thought the leads had good chemistry together (not to mention very good looking!) I would like to see more of Darin Brooks in other films after seeing this. Very enjoyable to watch the family characters interact as well.

I think Groomzilla was funnier than the average movies on this channel. It was funny to see the difference from the usual Bridezilla thing.

I think the sets looked good you can tell it was nicely filmed.

I think it is worth a watch but I wouldn't seek it out again on purpose. But I would watch it in the background while doing things around the house.

Aloha with Love (2022 TV Movie)

Not really worth your time

[2/10 · 1 February 2023]

Overall an unimpressive movie, not really worth your time. The visuals and scenery were very nice but that's about it. I think a lot of the film was actually made there. You can tell that they took a lot of care in finding nice locations that really screamed Hawaii. It does make me want to fly to Hawaii, especially in the winter months! But while in Hawaii I wouldn't want to spend time with any of the characters. The characters did not have chemistry with each other. You are better off watching a different rom-com. Really, any other film has more rom, and more com! Won't watch this one again!!

Romance to the Rescue (2022 TV Movie)

Middling movie

[5/10 · 3 January 2023]

If you're looking for a mediocre use of your time then Romance to the Rescue is the way to go. Heartfelt and kind of cute, but it was as if the characters, the setting, and the puppies in the film were thrown into a mixing bowl to create a store bought cake for the audience to "enjoy". Not my favorite film to appear on this network, that's for sure. I wouldn't recommend it but it's fine to have on in the background while you're doing other things that require half of your attention. Forgettable film if you ask me. The actors were good enough but again, the film over all was not very memorable.

Love Under the Lemon Tree (2022 TV Movie)

Not compelling

[3/10 · 30 December 2022]

I did not find the plot or actors compelling or interesting enough. The movie was not special compared to other films on this channel or in this genre. Would have liked to see more Interesting interactions between the characters. Where was the drama or the intrigue? I think it had a nice setting (mostly the outdoor shots only to be honest) and it looked good on screen. I think they did a good job with that, for sure. But that was the only real saving grace of the movie. It's a straightforward love story that doesn't push any boundaries, I feel like I've seen this before and you may feel that way too.