Another Vancouver-shot Hallmark movie, but without the good writing
5 April 2021
Didn't last two episodes. Glad they got the kids to write their own dialog, but wouldn't it be better to get a REAL writer? What kid actually says that stuff?

I can picture the crew standing in the Covid test lineup on day one.

"What're we shooting today? Hallmark?" "Nah. Might Ducks I think." "Mighty Ducks Six ... but without the acting." "I heard Emilio's gonna be here today." "Everyone needs work."

The whole thing just smacks of low-budget, deliver-anything-right-now, minimal filmmaking. Note to Lauren: lose the parka and the puffy vests in every single scene. Everyone chunks out a bit these days. (Especially me.) Just own it; don't try to hide it.

Sadly, they seem to have missed the characters, casting and humour of the original. Pass. But I will add two stars for their attempt to use a more racially-diverse cast. Unfortunately, I don't think the producers have seen the inside of a classroom in 2010, let alone 2021. Long way to go yet.
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