I was ready to love this. I had read a good review from a source I trust and had added it to my 'To Watch' list immediately. Dan seems so likeable, I've seen interviews and of course his work on SC-though I did not hang in there for the entire run, I could respect the immense and deserved appeal of the hit series.
What got on my nerves from her first scene, sad to say, is the Sophie character. Can't put my finger on whether it was the casting or the writing or both. She was a PITA with every over the top gesture and utterance from her first scene to her last, and throughout. She even had me cringing at times. So when 30% of the main characters are irritating you, it's never a good sign for the overall movie.
Loved: I was surprised, and moved, when Mark finally opened that red Christmas card on the anniversary of his spouse's death, and this scene really engaged me into Mark's interesting dichotomy of grief/betrayal, love/hate.
Loved: I enjoyed the financial advisor scenes very much. Great chemistry between Dan and her.
But I am so sorry to say I came for more, especially from this gifted artist, a fellow Canadian to boot. And picking a Neil Young song, bonus Canadian love there.
What got on my nerves from her first scene, sad to say, is the Sophie character. Can't put my finger on whether it was the casting or the writing or both. She was a PITA with every over the top gesture and utterance from her first scene to her last, and throughout. She even had me cringing at times. So when 30% of the main characters are irritating you, it's never a good sign for the overall movie.
Loved: I was surprised, and moved, when Mark finally opened that red Christmas card on the anniversary of his spouse's death, and this scene really engaged me into Mark's interesting dichotomy of grief/betrayal, love/hate.
Loved: I enjoyed the financial advisor scenes very much. Great chemistry between Dan and her.
But I am so sorry to say I came for more, especially from this gifted artist, a fellow Canadian to boot. And picking a Neil Young song, bonus Canadian love there.