Wednesday, January 11, 2023

"Reba McIntire's The Hammer"

This Lifetime movie, clearly a kick-off for a new mystery series (with a judge as the investigator, which is a twist), exceeded expectations.  Given that Reba McEntire was the star, I figured it would be good.  She really can do no wrong.  No matter what project she is involved in she brings charm, sparkle, and a grounded, warm feeling.  The balance in story-telling was also terrific.  There is fun, seriousness, a little social justice, you name it.  Melissa Peterman folds into the cast perfectly and the twists were just enough to be a little surprising.  Reba even gets to sing!  (Please, please, make this a feature of every film she makes).  My only minor complaint is that this feels a lot more like Texas than Nevada, but that's being picky.  It was a great way to spend an hour and a half (after you speed through the commercials).  More please.

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