I am not a huge fan of Caroline Rhea ... but I was pleasantly surprised at how well she played the role of Mrs Merkel (a/k/a Mrs Miracle). She was upbeat, funny, and kind of quirky. It's got to be hard walking into a role originally played by the legendary Doris Roberts - but I thoroughly enjoyed her portrayal of the mysterious helpful character. AND the addition of her daughter, Mercy, was nice. The chemistry with all of the cast was great. Kaitlyn Doubleday plays the bereaved mom - having lost an almost adopted foster child - very well. (As a bereaved mother, I felt her pain.) She's played pretty much unlikable characters in a couple of previous Hallmark movies. She was good in this one. Paula Shaw (Nana) - who has been great in a few other Hallmark movies) was hilarious. AND WHO DOESN'T NEED STEVE LUND IN OUR LIVES?
My negative observation comment - Laurel's hair keeps changing - and all in ONE night. When she's on a date with Will, her hair is nicely styled in a straight smooth page boy. When they get home, it's styled in a modified straight flip. Later on the same night, it's wavy. Hallmark really needs to pay more attention LOL. Obviously, it doesn't take away from the story - but it was a little distracting.
All-in-all - it was a pleasant movie - predictable ending - but I'll watch it again!
My negative observation comment - Laurel's hair keeps changing - and all in ONE night. When she's on a date with Will, her hair is nicely styled in a straight smooth page boy. When they get home, it's styled in a modified straight flip. Later on the same night, it's wavy. Hallmark really needs to pay more attention LOL. Obviously, it doesn't take away from the story - but it was a little distracting.
All-in-all - it was a pleasant movie - predictable ending - but I'll watch it again!