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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Another movie that’s just okay. It’s missing the IT factor to make it amazing. Here’s a quick recap and my full two cents. 😉
Quick Recap
Zoe is given an assignment to take photos and make a book focused on Yosemite. When she arrives, she needs a guide. Eventually she convinces Jack the naturalist to help her find the right shots for her assignment.
My Two Cents
I had a crazy busy day today. We saw DC League of Super-Pets, taught my daughter how to ride a bike without training wheels, walked the dogs, and did some shopping. By the time it came to watch this movie, I was already feeling exhausted and this movie almost put me to sleep. Jeff promised to watch it with me, but he went to bed before it was over! 😡
There were some cute/funny parts and some parts I really enjoyed for the scenery, but overall I struggled to stay tuned into the movie. I found it more interesting to Google some of the things they were talking about – John Muir, Half Dome, the Ahwahnechee, etc.
In case you didn’t know, I’m a total Twihard (Twilight lover). Jacob’s Native American roots have always interested me. At one point, one of the Cullens talks about the long memory of the Native Americans because they pass down stories (like the Cullens being Vampires) from generation to generation. I enjoyed the part of this movie that talks about the Ahwahnechee Native American history related to Yosemite and the story of Half Dome.
I also liked Zoe bringing the Native American history into her book and Zach writing for her book. It was a nice way to bring the movie together. But I didn’t care for the climax a whole lot. It seemed like they made some drama just to make drama. It didn’t feel in line with the characters.
There were a few other things that bothered me tonight more than normal. One of those things was camping before climbing to Half Dome. I don’t camp much, but did wine while camping seem odd to anyone else? Also, I totally wouldn’t have slept by myself after hearing those coyotes and a city girl like Zoe probably wouldn’t have either. Two hugs don’t make up for the sound of nearby coyotes!
There will be a fair amount of people who enjoy this movie, because it’s simple and good. But compared to the new releases last month, this one was lacking. The best part about this movie was the 1 year epilogue! I’d really like to see these on more of the movies!
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And her hair was always perfect, REALLY. Because when I hike my hair looks horrible. Scenery was beautiful but this was just too fake. Cindy busby is a great actress.
Haha! Mine turns into a giant frizzy mess. Not to mention, I wear it in a pony tail because of water and rain. You’re right, there was a lot that was fake and I like Cindy too. I liked her in Love in the Forecast. I actually thought this movie was with Christopher Russell, who she’s costarred with several times. I was a little sad it wasn’t him, but Tyler was really good.
I have enjoyed many Hallmark movies over the years. This was by far one of my least favorite. The dialogue was stiff and felt more like a documentary on the history of Yosemite. If it was suppose to be a documentary, that’s one thing but it was suppose to be a movie. The relationship of the key characters were stiff and very little chemistry. I honestly never give reviews especially negative ones but I really didn’t enjoy this one.
I love Cindy Busby. I love Hallmark movies. Yosemite was incredible. The scrip was a dumpster fire. The acting unusually stiff. The premise implausible: a Yosemite coffee table book in a week? For a music lover his conducting didn’t follow the beat. Her foot didn’t get stuck, her shoe did. Unlace it and slip your foot out. I had to turn it off
Ugh. I was so uncomfortable and annoyed! I wanted her hair to be messy ALL the time for one. The scenery and facts were amazing, but I would have changed so much of the script and direction to make it tolerable to watch. I have the best memories of Yosemite from my childhood so I stay tuned anyways.