Now that Hallmark's programming has been infiltrated by the progressive left this is what we get. A romance station producing a movie with absolutely no men save a sub character and a few cads in the beginning. No fathers are mentioned (or loved) no fathers are seen. There are no husbands anywhere nor are they wanted. All children are female and the young woman depicted is only interested in other women. It is a chick flick that Hallmark had managed to avoid until now. It is a shame that the one production company that did not buy into the invisible man is doing so with this.
The Journey Ahead
2022
Adventure / Drama / Romance
The Journey Ahead
2022
Adventure / Drama / Romance
Plot summary
Madeline Stern; demanding, entitled, cranky movie star meets extrovert, adventurer and free spirit, Sarah; on the worst day of her life. She's been aged out of her dream role, finds her husband cheating on her with his assistant, hears from her doctor that the lump in her breast needs further exploration, and a daughter she gave up for adoption over 30 years ago wants to meet her birth mother - This all happens before lunch. Who wouldn't want to leave town? "The Road Ahead" is a light hearted comedy that follows two seemingly independent women as they discover that even the most successful people need someone on whom to depend, and the seemingly free spirit might not be "free", but actually afraid to stop running from a past that haunts her.
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This is thezFuture of Hallmark
Holly's best
A staple in Hallmark movies, Holly Robinson can be depended upon to give a fine and satisfying performance, but this may be her best yet. She is terrifically authentic here, acting with all the right edge, feelings, emotions, (sometimes) comedy, and genuine warmth that the variety of scenes require. It's a natural and professional performance that you can't help but enjoy. Matching her talents, is Kaylee Bryant, who is equally effective. They have a film chemistry that is totally believable and they serve the script perfectly.
Kudos must go to writer Engman, director Hayter, the editors and the cinematographer. They have created a sort of unique Hallmark film wrapped up in an attractive and totally interesting package. The supporting actors are all very good, particularly the actress who plays Bryant's mother. All in all, something different from Hallmark that really works well, particularly because Robinson and Bryant were able to carry it off.
Not the usual
This is Hallmark Movies and Mysteries channel, so it's not your usual Rom/Com. This movie explores different relationships and also approaching life's different journey stages.
The acting was good once we got past Holly Robinson Peete showing how much of a jerk Madeline was given the point she was at in her life. Through the first commercial break (about 20 minutes) she was a definite witch with a capital B. The unlikableness continued for a while past that but the heat turned down over time. In that sense, this movie didn't fall into the mistake so many of these make where a character's personality changes instantly between one shot and the next. But it didn't help for over all appeal
Even after friendships were made, the story didn't have a lot of spark. The movie was about choices and feelings about those choices. For me it was a little slow.
Great scenery.