Jack Vasen
This is a nice telling of a very emotional story. It has a few minor twists that liven it up, but overall you really feel the emotional struggles of both Nora and Jamie.For a while you want to say "Jamie, what a jerk" until you get some insight into his background.The acting was mostly level and not at all over the top as it could have been in such a story. Yet the feelings still struck home. I liked it the way it was done.For a while when Nora was having trouble connecting with Jamie, I was thinking that all she needed was two words to his agent - paternity suit. Not that this is what she wanted, but it would have gotten their attention. I'm glad she stuck with enduring the hard way to connect.
wolfens29
the ingredient of an awesome worthy of watching TV movie is here... two perfectly crafted being matched by circumstances... and walla.. they are linked forever.. i kept thinking that Anotnio Cupo looks so familiar and after googling his name i notice he has already aged gracefully in some of the hall mark newer movies but all the same he is so gorgeous and the actressmiss Leighton smart portrayal of her independent character was well presented here and i just love her for wanting to have the baby afterbirth... oopps no spoiler please... it may be just a TV movie but the movie is gripping .. not a boring second to waste... watch it and you will find out why...
creistyt
I started watching this movie because adoption was listed in the slight preview. I lost a child to adoption, thus HAD to watch this to see the outcome. I'm not sure the writing was all that good, nor the fake pregnancy get-up that believable, but the actors were convincing enough to keep me sucked in to the story line. In fact, they had me holding my breath right up until the end of the show. Being a mother who is reunited with the child she lost to adoption, the fact that the father (Antonio Cupo) in this story happens to be an adoptee, made this story even more compelling and actually believable. His eventual reaction to and dialogue concerning the possibility of his child being adopted by strangers, was very realistic. The circumstances of my son's beginnings were not all that different than those in this movie, only I didn't have the resources to track down his father and give him time to reconsider before the powers that be...adoption social workers, portrayed quite accurately in this movie...moved in for the kill, unlike this the outcome in this movie. Honestly, with what seems to be Hollywood's love of adoption in the lives of aging stars, this story and its extremely happy outcome for the parents and the baby is beyond refreshing. It makes me not care in the least about the believability of the minor details or even of the likelihood that this story could be true. It's the kind of story I wanted to be true decades ago, and truly enjoyed imagining was true while watching 'Love Notes'. Thus, I highly recommend it.
caa821
I wasn't familiar with either of the two leads in this film, and after seeing the brief description in the local guide, thought I might watch it for all of, say, five minutes.However, I found it to be a straightforward story, presented in a realistic fashion, with two wholly-engaging leads, who were likable as well as believable.It is refreshing to see a story - whether on film or stage - presented without a trace of exaggeration or forced drama, which still holds one's interest, and a feeling for the characters.This movie, in my opinion, achieved that - far better than most big-screen and big-budget presentations with a bevy of "A" list Hollywood superstars.I believe what most of us want is to be entertained and to view a story with characters whom we we like. Although some performances and story lines are designed to have a hard edge, tragedy, and where the cast are supposed to be less than likable -- it is always a plus to see those where we can feel good after viewing.This one provides all you could ask from a well-designed and well-acted film. While "Lifetime's" are largely average, and sometimes well-below, this one is a commendable, "A-class" effort.
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