cria56
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I am one of the many SSD fans that would say the last movie, A Tale of Three Letters, was one of my least favorite of the whole series. So knowing this movie was filmed at the same time and is essentially a "part 2" of the last movie I was hoping it wouldn't be like the last one. Thankfully To the Moon and Back has everything we love about the POstables including a good road trip!
The letter story is engaging (although with a large plot hole, see the goofs section) and has a moral dilemma for Oliver and Shane to wrestle with although they come to an agreement much easier than they used to. It seems like that marriage counseling really helped! Also Oliver learns more about his biological dad and as usual he struggles with his emotions while Shane is there to lovingly help him work through them. And Rita and Norman complement the storylines with their own preparing for parenthood and we get some great one liners from Norman like we've come to expect of him.
I think what made this movie feel like the old ones again was because Charley wasn't more than an afterthought, her screen time is very limited, even less than her first appearance in The Vows We Have Made. I have nothing against the actress but to me Charley just doesn't fit well with the other 4, she is too much like an awkward 5th wheel. But in this movie she is really just the one to hold down the fort at the DLO while the other POstables are off on the road trip. And I love how this movie once again has our 4 POstables expressing their love for one other, they compliment each other so well and that family feel is back in this movie.
Really the only thing not to love about this movie is that so many storylines are left unfinished! With the exception of this movie and the last filmed together, for many years now each SSD movie has concluded as if it would be the last movie. And now with lead actor Eric Mabius's legal trouble (which happened after these movies were filmed) and Hallmark's lack of even the minimal promotion for To the Moon and Back it is looking pretty certain this is the final movie for our POstable. But there are MANY storylines that just beg for conclusions. If this is the last movie there will forever be an incomplete feeling, this is not supposed to be the end. So while I appreciate Hallmark's moral expectations of their actors I hope that somehow, someway we get at least one more movie and with all the same cast. I guess this is going to be the hardest test yet of our POstables and if we can "trust the timing" that everything will all work out in the end.
The letter story is engaging (although with a large plot hole, see the goofs section) and has a moral dilemma for Oliver and Shane to wrestle with although they come to an agreement much easier than they used to. It seems like that marriage counseling really helped! Also Oliver learns more about his biological dad and as usual he struggles with his emotions while Shane is there to lovingly help him work through them. And Rita and Norman complement the storylines with their own preparing for parenthood and we get some great one liners from Norman like we've come to expect of him.
I think what made this movie feel like the old ones again was because Charley wasn't more than an afterthought, her screen time is very limited, even less than her first appearance in The Vows We Have Made. I have nothing against the actress but to me Charley just doesn't fit well with the other 4, she is too much like an awkward 5th wheel. But in this movie she is really just the one to hold down the fort at the DLO while the other POstables are off on the road trip. And I love how this movie once again has our 4 POstables expressing their love for one other, they compliment each other so well and that family feel is back in this movie.
Really the only thing not to love about this movie is that so many storylines are left unfinished! With the exception of this movie and the last filmed together, for many years now each SSD movie has concluded as if it would be the last movie. And now with lead actor Eric Mabius's legal trouble (which happened after these movies were filmed) and Hallmark's lack of even the minimal promotion for To the Moon and Back it is looking pretty certain this is the final movie for our POstable. But there are MANY storylines that just beg for conclusions. If this is the last movie there will forever be an incomplete feeling, this is not supposed to be the end. So while I appreciate Hallmark's moral expectations of their actors I hope that somehow, someway we get at least one more movie and with all the same cast. I guess this is going to be the hardest test yet of our POstables and if we can "trust the timing" that everything will all work out in the end.
I'm not a fan of scary stories and really don't like ghost stories. Call me a wimp but I get scared easily and don't like to be scared! So I didn't expect to like this episode but was surprised. It's not your typical ghost story.
When a real estate developer wants to buy all the brownstones on the block he decides to scare the owners into selling by convincing them the houses are haunted. But when he accidentally summons a real ghost in Lois and Clark's house he ends up with more than he bargained for.
There is also a sub-plot, Lois is determined to learn how to cook, embarrassed now as a wife that she can't even put together a simple meal for Clark that is edible. And while Clark doesn't really care if Lois can cook or not she is determined not to give up until she learns.
There is just something likable about Katie, the ghost, that even though you should be scared of her and she does some scary things she is just too sweet to be scary. Or maybe it's because anyone who is a fan of the show knows that Lois and Clark are going to get to the bottom of what really happened and so even a ghost doesn't stand a chance against them. Either way this just doesn't come across as a typical ghost story but manages to be humorous and enjoyable. And the interaction between Drew Carey and Kathy Kinney is great, sometimes I can't stand Drew Carey but he was well cast for this role.
Is this one of the best episodes of Lois and Clark? No, not even close. But it's enjoyable in its own right, it's fun seeing the ways that Lois and Clark are still adjusting to married life and it fits well at this spot of season 4.
When a real estate developer wants to buy all the brownstones on the block he decides to scare the owners into selling by convincing them the houses are haunted. But when he accidentally summons a real ghost in Lois and Clark's house he ends up with more than he bargained for.
There is also a sub-plot, Lois is determined to learn how to cook, embarrassed now as a wife that she can't even put together a simple meal for Clark that is edible. And while Clark doesn't really care if Lois can cook or not she is determined not to give up until she learns.
There is just something likable about Katie, the ghost, that even though you should be scared of her and she does some scary things she is just too sweet to be scary. Or maybe it's because anyone who is a fan of the show knows that Lois and Clark are going to get to the bottom of what really happened and so even a ghost doesn't stand a chance against them. Either way this just doesn't come across as a typical ghost story but manages to be humorous and enjoyable. And the interaction between Drew Carey and Kathy Kinney is great, sometimes I can't stand Drew Carey but he was well cast for this role.
Is this one of the best episodes of Lois and Clark? No, not even close. But it's enjoyable in its own right, it's fun seeing the ways that Lois and Clark are still adjusting to married life and it fits well at this spot of season 4.
This second half of a two part episode opens with Lois convicted of first degree murder and sent to death row. Clark is determined to get to the truth of what really happened and who is framing Lois but he can't do it without her. Lois gives in and allows Clark/Superman to break her out of jail.
But can they really figure out who is behind the plot to frame Lois while also hiding from the police? And what is up with the weather, all the heavy rain storms they are getting? And what if framing Lois is only a small part of a bigger plan to endanger everyone in Metropolis? Can Lois and Clark catch the mad scientist before he carries out his evil plan?
Mixed in with the story is everything we love about this show. Plenty of electricity between Lois and Clark when they are reunited after being apart while Lois was in jail. And although they are now married the independent Lois still manages to get herself in mortal danger and require rescue by Superman. And will Lois finally get her long awaited relaxing evening at home with her new husband?
But can they really figure out who is behind the plot to frame Lois while also hiding from the police? And what is up with the weather, all the heavy rain storms they are getting? And what if framing Lois is only a small part of a bigger plan to endanger everyone in Metropolis? Can Lois and Clark catch the mad scientist before he carries out his evil plan?
Mixed in with the story is everything we love about this show. Plenty of electricity between Lois and Clark when they are reunited after being apart while Lois was in jail. And although they are now married the independent Lois still manages to get herself in mortal danger and require rescue by Superman. And will Lois finally get her long awaited relaxing evening at home with her new husband?