This is the best film in the series since the second instalment (which also featured Autumn Reeser's character of Emma in the lead) and is a vast improvement on the rather weak 'Expectations' which preceded it.
The main reason for this is very simple - plot. This one has a decent plot! 'Expectations' seemed to think it could survive on a very thin storyline and hoped upon hope that Lacey Chabert's warmth could get it over the line. Which it did, but only just.
Here there is a plot that works, there's a sense of drama, and Autumn Reeser doesn't have to strain every sinew to make things work.
It's a film helped hugely by having Kacey Rohl in a supporting role as Lily. She's quirky, she's funny and her little subplot ends up being quite engaging. She's probably more able to carry a film than Alison Sweeney is to be honest.
And it is back to Sweeney for the 'Journey' film we go next.
The main reason for this is very simple - plot. This one has a decent plot! 'Expectations' seemed to think it could survive on a very thin storyline and hoped upon hope that Lacey Chabert's warmth could get it over the line. Which it did, but only just.
Here there is a plot that works, there's a sense of drama, and Autumn Reeser doesn't have to strain every sinew to make things work.
It's a film helped hugely by having Kacey Rohl in a supporting role as Lily. She's quirky, she's funny and her little subplot ends up being quite engaging. She's probably more able to carry a film than Alison Sweeney is to be honest.
And it is back to Sweeney for the 'Journey' film we go next.