The Note II: Taking a Chance on Love

MOVIE REVIEW

The Note II: Taking a Chance on Love:

A Hallmark Channel Sequel to the Christmas Movie, The Note.


CAST:

Genie Francis ... Peyton MacGruder
Ted McGinley ... King Danville
Katie Boland ... Christine
John Bregar ... David Danville
Kate Trotter ... Eve Palmer






PLOT:
from Hallmark Channel:

In "Taking a Chance on Love" Peyton investigates a reader's letter which unfolds into a story of lost love and gives her insight into her own life and the risk one must take to fall in love again.

It’s all about trusting your instincts and taking chances for Emmy® Award winner Genie Francis (“General Hospital”) and Ted McGinley (“Hope and Faith”) in the sequel to “The Note,” Hallmark Channel’s highest-rated film of 2007.

Francis and McGinley reprise their roles as a columnist and a sports writer brought together by the power of words and the power of love in the Hallmark Channel Original Movie “The Note II: Taking a Chance on Love”.

Having been reunited with Christine, the daughter she gave up for adoption 18 years earlier, Peyton MacGruder (Francis) is still learning the ropes of parenting. She’s also busy writing her “Heart Healer” column, as well as managing a relationship with coworker and boyfriend King Danville (McGinley).

But when King asks Peyton to marry him, she’s too afraid
to take a chance at a life she deserves. A note to Peyton from a loyal reader of her column leads to a new friendship, one that will teach Peyton that when it comes to making decisions, there’s a time to be cautious and a time to follow your heart.







Movie Review:

You always wonder when you hear there is a sequel… if it can possibly be as good as the original. Well, this one certainly was! I was instantly swept right up in the familiarity of these characters and their life struggles.

I couldn’t wait to see where The Note II: Taking a Chance on Love would take the characters of Peyton MacGruder and Kingston Danville. I loved the way their friendship turned into so much more, yet was so sweet and mature! I appreciate how Hallmark doesn’t feel the need to make their characters immoral… Thank you Hallmark Channel!

I must also mention how handsome Mr. Ted McGinley is in this… he is so debonair ~ he often reminded me of a modern day Cary Grant. …And Genie Francis, is so lovely in this sequel– it was obvious she enjoyed playing this role - because she glowed!

This movie was written intelligently and with great detail into each character. I enjoyed the additional cast members in this movie… especially Eve, (played by Kate Trotter) whose own love story encouraged Peyton to “Take a Chance on love!”

Wonderfully done… I was left wanting more and hoping for a third movie!



See or Skip:

See, if you loved The Note... like I did!!! I loved this sequel and look forward to watching it again on my DVD... and the next time Hallmark airs it. Hopefully you will enjoy it, as well!

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The Note

The Note:

Hallmark Original Christmas Movie starring Genie Francis (General Hospital) and Ted McGinley (Hope & Faith).


CAST:
Genie Francis ... Peyton MacGruder
Ted McGinley ... King Danville
Rick Roberts ... Truman
Genelle Williams ... Mandi
Maria Ricossa ... Nora
Katie Boland ... Christine







PLOT:
from Hallmark:

A small scrap of paper carrying a message of love and forgiveness survives a fiery plane crash, and leads a journalist struggling with her own past to embark on an inspirational journey in “The Note.”

Genie Francis stars as Peyton MacGruder, a struggling human interest columnist whose editor warns her to bring her numbers up, or else. Dejected, her only moral support is from her longtime colleague, King Danville (McGinley), who she shares a flirtatious-but-professional relationship with. When a horrific plane crash kills all aboard in the waters near her office, Peyton suddenly finds herself in possession of a scrap of paper containing a hastily written but heartfelt message from one of the passengers to his child. Inspired by the power of the words, Peyton pledges to discover the note’s intended recipient and deliver it by Christmas. Taking her readers along for the journey while trying to stay one step ahead of a TV tabloid reporter (Roberts), Peyton sets out across the country in her search, and unexpectedly confronts her own personal demons in the process.

“The Note” shows how dramatically life can change in an instant, and how it takes mere moments to make a connection: to reach out to someone you care about, to offer words of reconciliation, to express love or regret or admiration.






Movie Review:

I was surprised that I enjoyed this movie as much as I did. That may sound odd, but I figured this movie, from the description, would be extremely sad and depressing, and while there certainly were "sad moments", I found it to be healing and uplifting to those who have endured a tragic loss.

I enjoyed watching as the relationship between Peyton and King slowly developed... and as Peyton was working through the mystery of who wrote the letter - while dealing with her own past issues.

It was beautifully moving! Not your typical fantasy Christmas Movie. This one seemed intelligently written and put together for a smart audience. I compare it with the Christmas Drama - A Christmas Wish, starring Debbie Reynolds - smart and intriging!

Also, I have always liked Genie Francis and Ted McGinley - so having them together in this.... is absolutely wonderful. Though I knew them from previous roles, they quickly became the characters of Peyton and King... and their quiet, simple love story is beautiful!



See or Skip:

I absolutely suggest that you should see this one! The Note is a very emotional and touching Movie. Please note it may not be suitable for children... as it deals with the topic of loss and death. I think older - maturer audiences will enjoy this dramatic mystery very much.

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