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Paul Nicholls and Jennifer Love Hewitt in "If
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courtesy of ABC Family
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"If Only" (ABC Family Channel)
The ABC Family Channel has a winner in their new original movie "If Only." This Jennifer Love Hewitt/Paul Nicholls weeper will have teary-eyed teen-age girls glued to their TV screens. It is cheesy, schmaltzy, corny and a lot of other derogatory words but who cares. It works.
Hewitt and Nicholls are lovers living in London. Samantha (Hewitt) is an American music student while Ian (Nicholls) is a successful young businessman. They appear to be in love but Ian has a hard time expressing his feelings and Samantha needs for him to appreciate her.
One day things do not go great between them and at the end of the evening a tragic accident occurs. Ian is distraught. However the next morning he awakes and finds he has gotten a "do over" on this day. He may be able to rearrange fate and save Samantha's life.
This is the dreamy type of movie that touches audiences hearts and makes them wish that fate would be so kind to all of us. It turns on the tear ducts and jumps up and down on our emotions. And we love it!
Jennifer Love Hewitt is at her most beautiful and adorable. She makes Samantha a girl all of us would love. Her character is also a singer and Hewitt delivers the songs pleasantly.
Nicholls' is a real find as Ian. He is remarkably good looking in a Jude Law sort of way. Plus he is a very talented actor. He and Hewitt are a good combination and win over the hearts of all those watching their story.
Tom Wilkinson has a brief cameo as a wise cab driver. The role is so small you wonder why an actor of Wilkinson's stature would take it. But it does add to the enjoyment of the film.
"If Only" is a romantic movie that will appeal to people of all ages. Women will enjoy it more than men but if they can convince their significant others to tune in with them, then a romantic evening can be had by all.
Mark this one down and don't miss it. It is the romantic movie of the year, and it is on the ABC Family Channel. It premieres Sunday, January 15 at 7PM. |
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