We are reminded frequently that the Connally family was responsible for developing the idyllic island in the film's title. The burden falls on Frank Connally to keep up the good name of the Connally clan, and Frank even has his sights set on becoming mayor.
Sadly, it would be difficult to imagine a family more dysfunctional than the Connallys. The mother had an affair and made an attempt to flee the island. The dad is paying hush money to a woman for his own secrets. The daughter, Fey, is suffering from trauma after her best friend (and likely her lover) Maddie was killed.
Following her traumatic experience, Fey may at any moment burst out in a breathless panic attack. The oily character named Curt, who allegedly rescued Fey, in fact was responsible for killing Maddie, the beloved daughter of the sheriff. In the process, the deranged Curt also had his way with an unconscious Maddie.
In nineteenth-century melodrama, the acting in this film would probably be considered good. But by modern realistic standards, it was nearly operatic in its excess.
Somehow, some way, a film inspired by true events was turned into a soap opera of epic proportions. The plot of the film was so convoluted that even the Lifetime Uncorked website had trouble in sorting out the nuances. It is a film that must be seen to be believed.
Welcome to Fantasy Island!
Sadly, it would be difficult to imagine a family more dysfunctional than the Connallys. The mother had an affair and made an attempt to flee the island. The dad is paying hush money to a woman for his own secrets. The daughter, Fey, is suffering from trauma after her best friend (and likely her lover) Maddie was killed.
Following her traumatic experience, Fey may at any moment burst out in a breathless panic attack. The oily character named Curt, who allegedly rescued Fey, in fact was responsible for killing Maddie, the beloved daughter of the sheriff. In the process, the deranged Curt also had his way with an unconscious Maddie.
In nineteenth-century melodrama, the acting in this film would probably be considered good. But by modern realistic standards, it was nearly operatic in its excess.
Somehow, some way, a film inspired by true events was turned into a soap opera of epic proportions. The plot of the film was so convoluted that even the Lifetime Uncorked website had trouble in sorting out the nuances. It is a film that must be seen to be believed.
Welcome to Fantasy Island!