jthekoz
After reading the mostly glowing comments about this movie I decided to rent it despite some suspicions of TV movies. I should have followed my instincts.I tried so hard to warm up to the movie and find merit in it but I just couldn't. The story never draws you in or rings true and the acting is perfunctory at best and laughable at worst. Everything in this production is amateurish.Always a joy to watch, Mary McDonnell may be the only performer to escape this disaster without damaging her career or reputation. I won't even bother checking the name of the leading man - hopefully he's back doing commercials.Even poor Vanessa Redgrave, whom I adore and respect, seemed to be channeling Katherine Hepburn all the time appearing as if she were really drugged in the home. Maybe she needed the money.If I can save one person from wasting 100 minutes on this tripe I will feel vindicated.
Warren Kwek
The Locket is a movie mainly about faith. Michael Keddington lost his mother due to lung cancer which made him devastated...not to mention his alcoholic father...Due to his doctor's advice, he decided to work in White wood, an old-folks home. There he was assigned to take care of a bitter reluctant old woman named Esther Huish. She didn't accept Michael at first but soon she found out that both of them had similar problems in their life. So she befriended him...guiding him in everything. She taught him how to forgive and how to have faith in everything he does. Shortly, after everything Michael was facing was solved, Esther died of old age along with other health problems.This show has proved itself to be a remarkable Hallmark film. When I watched this spectacular movie, I was overwhelmed. It's all about romance, drama, and most importantly...faith. It's almost a crime to miss it. If you're from Malaysia, catch it on Hallmark channel Astro...
orient_celts
The movie opens at the time Michael Keddington is caring for his mother but she eventually passes away, leaving Michael despondent. Taken cue from a doctor-friend's advice, he applies for work at the nursing home. There, he is assigned to take care of Esther and a fledging friendship arise that later becomes a strong bond between them until the end.
There were a lot of favorite parts from the movie but the ones that stood out were: Michael and Esther scenes. To me, those scenes touched me in various levels especially when Esther tells him that she believes in him during his court trial period (Michael felt all parts of his life was tumbling down ie: he broke up with his gf and his scholarship was retracted) when no one else seem to believe that he didn't kill Henry (one of the Nursing home's residents). Esther was also instrumental in leading Faye back to Michael's side. The movie also tells of forgiveness and healing.
rbrb
Well done to Hallmark for this excellent movie. This is a 'love' story which at the same time examines forgiveness, betrayal, jealousy and ultimately taking the opportunities in life when love comes along. The male lead gives a fine performance yet the real star is Vanessa Redgrave; this actress has such depth and radiance that she dominates the movie with her enormous charisma, charm and screen presence. Without doubt a super star.
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