Corinne-Folk Reviews

The Holiday Proposal Plan (2023 TV Movie)

Awful

[1/10 · 22 December 2023]

This movie was terrible. I typically enjoy Tatyana Ali, but they gave her NOTHING to work with her, and most of the rest of the cast was horrible as well. The acting was bad, the best friend in particular I found very annoying. There was ZERO chemistry between Ali and her romantic interest. He had about as much energy and charm as a tree stump. I literally having nothing nice to say about this movie.

Ali starred in a long Campbell's commercial that ran during this movie. That commercial was the best thing about this movie. So, take from that what you will.

Bottom Line: I am a Christmas movie freak and cheesy romcom fan. Even "B" movies other give poor ratings to I often enjoy. But this is a big stinker.

A Cowboy Christmas Romance (2023 TV Movie)

Better than the average holiday schmaltz.

[8/10 · 11 December 2023]

I am a faithful holiday romance watcher. This is better than average and among the best I have seen so far in the 2023 season. I saved the recording and would watch again.

Good: Chemistry between the two leads was good. I love Jana Kramer and she was well cast here. Spice level was mild enough for basic cable TV but better than the distinct lack of spice on the other more "wholesome" networks. Story was good, and most of the characters were believable.

Bad: The eldest brother seemed to be trying way too hard throughout the entire movie to be a villain without actually ultimately being a villain. That seemed unnecessary to me. The worst and most unbelievable character was Abby though. She was played by a girl clearly in her teens, but was written as though she was much younger. The dad has to sing her to sleep, she believes in Santa, talks very childish, etc. So, that was strange to me. They needed to write her as a teen or cast a younger girl, maybe 7 or 8 years old. That bothered be throughout the entire movie.

Neutral Comment: Apart from being set at Christmas time, this is not a Christmas movie. This could take place at any time of year and not change the story at all. Absolutely nothing was related to Christmas. That didn't bother me at all, not just felt worth mentioning.

Overall, very watchable and even enjoyable movie.

Drowning in Secrets (2022 TV Movie)

Can't get past the casting....

[1/10 · 4 July 2022]

In real life the "mother" in this film is 4 years older than her "daughter" the main character. The woman playing Misha is far too old for this role, and I just couldn't get past it. Typically I can deal with the standard lifetime cliches, but less than a half hour in and I couldn't stand another moment.