I think people are losing their minds over the wrong things. I mean, are there better adaptations, mini series, and movies? Yes.
Are any of them hallmark? No.
This is one of Hallmark's best, mostly because hallmark wasn't super involved, this taking place in England with mostly English actors (finally).
Colorblind casting (or almost colorblind...they seemed a little conscious when it came to Fanny and her "step" brothers...they could have just gone full colorblind and been siblings) didn't change the production outside of the stupid way it made Edward a stepson...which changes his whole standing, but the actresses held their own quite well.
The only criticism I think holds weight is that a made-for-tv movie doesn't have enough time to tell the story properly. They had to cut or shorten so much that kind of kills the story for people who want it all - but much like the Kiera Knightley Pride and Prejudice, it can be a taste that gets people who've never experienced Austen into her world.
I didn't see this in other reviews, but my other criticism is in the dialogue. There were several times where the dialogue either falls flat or is just weird and doesn't fit the feel. I don't blame the actors for it - it's in the writing.
I also think Edward's way too modern speech to his mother (that's not even in the book) was wholly unnecessary. So unneeded.
Other people complain about the casting, which I think speaks for itself (side-eyes those individuals).
They complain about the outfits, which are a bit too elaborate for the poor we're dealing with, but it's *Hallmark* and they aren't capable of understanding time periods and appropriate clothing or hair (have you SEEN When Calls the Heart? Check your historical ideations at the door. They are obsessed with makeup, modern hairstyles, and inappropriate time period inclusions).
In fact, everything wrong with this film is typical hallmark. Rushing the wrong parts, misunderstanding the source material, not understanding history...
But if you're used to Hallmark's 🙄, then you'll see past the flaws and find an adequate and cute little film.
Are any of them hallmark? No.
This is one of Hallmark's best, mostly because hallmark wasn't super involved, this taking place in England with mostly English actors (finally).
Colorblind casting (or almost colorblind...they seemed a little conscious when it came to Fanny and her "step" brothers...they could have just gone full colorblind and been siblings) didn't change the production outside of the stupid way it made Edward a stepson...which changes his whole standing, but the actresses held their own quite well.
The only criticism I think holds weight is that a made-for-tv movie doesn't have enough time to tell the story properly. They had to cut or shorten so much that kind of kills the story for people who want it all - but much like the Kiera Knightley Pride and Prejudice, it can be a taste that gets people who've never experienced Austen into her world.
I didn't see this in other reviews, but my other criticism is in the dialogue. There were several times where the dialogue either falls flat or is just weird and doesn't fit the feel. I don't blame the actors for it - it's in the writing.
I also think Edward's way too modern speech to his mother (that's not even in the book) was wholly unnecessary. So unneeded.
Other people complain about the casting, which I think speaks for itself (side-eyes those individuals).
They complain about the outfits, which are a bit too elaborate for the poor we're dealing with, but it's *Hallmark* and they aren't capable of understanding time periods and appropriate clothing or hair (have you SEEN When Calls the Heart? Check your historical ideations at the door. They are obsessed with makeup, modern hairstyles, and inappropriate time period inclusions).
In fact, everything wrong with this film is typical hallmark. Rushing the wrong parts, misunderstanding the source material, not understanding history...
But if you're used to Hallmark's 🙄, then you'll see past the flaws and find an adequate and cute little film.