Do you remember those 1980s major network miniseries of the week? The first 90 minutes were riveting, despite commercials; and then the remaining 30 to 45 minutes ran three to six days later. This film would have been a great contender for that; instead, we're left with 85% first generation family drama and 15% second generation. Not enough to satisfy.
In general, that's where this movie's strengths and weaknesses avail themselves. Not enough strengths to bump it into a must-watch, not enough weaknesses to totally dismiss it. It's milquetoast, as they say. I wanted more screen time and storyline from Walker's and Thaxter's characters.
The leads deliver their performances formidably. I'm giving a shoutout to Ruth Nelson and Edgar Buchanan and Harry Carey, as the doctor. Mr. Douglas tries to save the day, but his role is ultimately diminished by the script.
In general, that's where this movie's strengths and weaknesses avail themselves. Not enough strengths to bump it into a must-watch, not enough weaknesses to totally dismiss it. It's milquetoast, as they say. I wanted more screen time and storyline from Walker's and Thaxter's characters.
The leads deliver their performances formidably. I'm giving a shoutout to Ruth Nelson and Edgar Buchanan and Harry Carey, as the doctor. Mr. Douglas tries to save the day, but his role is ultimately diminished by the script.