montez-14134
Although not a bad movie, the plot was pretty well identical to many other Hallmark style movies.
I just about fell over laughing though, when the restaurant reopened and people were lined up to get in, as that must have been the point where the director realized the 'open' sign was facing the wrong way and turned it around; if only they had turned it around sooner, maybe those potential customers would have already stopped in, and the renovations wouldn't have been necessary.
The idea that a used car lot would have a dirty vehicle for sale is ridiculous and anyone who knows anything about cars would have groaned when the lead actor remarked "the struts need work".
It killed some time and had a happy ending though, so that was what was really important. If you are willing to overlook the shortcomings, this is a pleasant enough movie to watch with your mother.
rexriver-54789
Had this movie been directed properly.
Nikki DeLoach, would have won the Oscar, for Best Actress.
Her supporting cast, was the best you could ask for.The 3 things, that prevented Mrs DeLoach.
From achieving Oscar status..The tears, and anger, scene .
"I'm going to lose Grandpa's business!."
A Scene, where she should have throwin plates cussing and cursing in tears..
Was missing.Who ever the F, was Mrs Deloach's makeup and hair stylists...
Needs to be black listed for ever...The pound cake makeup, on Mrs Deloach's face almost diluted her most excellent performances, however her brilliant acting skills shined
Through all her excessive makeup, and her weird hair styles...This movie was, a serious tear jerkier movie for,
Everyone, who's past 40 yrs of age.In the future may Mrs DeLoach,receive a proper Oscar role...Where her true Acting ability's may shine...-Peace.
ccmiller1492
It's very refreshing to see a quiet film with likeable leads who seem to inhabit their characters effortlessly. The baseball connection was what drew me in, and the fact that Walker reminded me so much of Elroy Hirsch aka "Crazylegs" who actually played himself in a bio-pic back in 1953
When you get tired of the constant overdone cgi, speed, explosions, and gratuitous violence in much of today's screen fare it pays off to check out the Hallmark films.
I've caught a few others with Andrew Walker and he always gives a believable, sincere performance which overrides the sometimes contrived cuteness of the plots.
This is the one that left the first and lasting impression...understated, but sweet and memorable.
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mstiechick
Sweet movie about a man who realizes what's important in the world. The child actor brings a lot of personality and character to this film. This is a feel good movie about a star baseball player that comes home and finds himself. In a time with so much craziness, it's nice to have movies that take you away and make you feel good about good people helping others.