Reviews

I rated this low for one reason only - I hate the sister (the character). She is immature, self-absorbed, selfish, and extremely annoying. Unfortunately, the actress went over the top in accentuating the character's very negative characteristics. When the sister was onscreen, she took the attention away from the other actors? Including the excellent Will Kemp & Mallory Jansen. Like all narcissists, the sister sucks the air out of the room. We see enough of that in the real world, in a movie I'd prefer a little more subtlety.

The story line, the scenes between the two main actors are engaging & interesting. Will Kemp can mix a sense of regalness (ftom his dance training) with a command of both comedy & drama. There was real chemistry between him & Mallory Jansen.

My rating doesn't reflect the cast, acting or technical aspects of the series.

SPOILER ALERT

They lost me at the graphic dog torture scene in the 2nd episode. I can't unhear the sounds or unsee the sight. The graphic scene was long & tortuous and unnecessary. If there was a broader point to make, they could have found another way.

What a depth of character from Kristoffer Polaha's transformation from a superficial action star not close to meeting his potential (I'm referring to the character) to Scrooge. The scenes with Mr. Polaha and Brooke D'Orsay were so good as her Director helped the action star go inward, into his body, to discover the depth of his own character and potential. *SPOILER ALERT* And the added touch of what happens on stage leads to the healing of long held family hurts was very satisfying. An emotionally involving film that was a pleasure to watch.