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The Good Witch (2008)
Endearing But
The characters are rather too idealistic; every few episodes, it feels as though you may have to give yourself an insulin shot just to keep things normalized. The kisses.... cold, emotionless. I haven't seen anyone face-bump and hold someone's arms that much since about 3rd grade back in the late 1970's. My cat actually displays more genuine tenderness and affection when he bumps my face to go feed him in the morning. The writing is massively predictable-- five minutes into it and you can guess what'll happen and how things will end. And while yes, the show is founded on magic, you have to suspend belief A LOT when it comes just to day-to-day basics of life. And some characters just suddenly disappear without explanation. The writing is too... elementary. My wife gets after me about it, but it's hard NOT to laugh and gently mock the show for it. Wholesome entertainment is one thing, but it's so wholesome that it's... bland.
HOWEVER... the REAL magic however is that the characters are lovable and endearing and show a way of living that you'll WANT to believe in. You'll want tea with Cassie and a friendly ear. You'll want to shoot hoops with Sam. You'll pray there are kids like those influencing your kids. And maybe if you're lucky, you'll remember a grandpa or grandpa-figure in your life as cool as George. That is what takes it above average though the "concerns" with it are just too much NOT to notice and break the binge here and there.
Greenhouse Academy (2017)
Decent White Noise
If you cannot stand silence and need to have something, anything, playing in the background for noise, this will work. If you want decent acting, an engaging story line, and interesting characters, you will not find it here if you over the age of 12. Ever heard of a "B-Movie"? It barely qualifies. The only ones who gives it any merit is the sister and the ultra-nerdy guy: they are the only two characters that are likable and decent. As interesting as watching paint dry.
Heaven Sent (2015)
Last 4 Minutes Kills the Movie
Without spoilers, the last four minutes of the movie UNDOES the message and the good of what was done for Sarah to "GET her wings". It's the Hollywood equivalent of Entitlement-- don't like the ending, the way things turned out, CHANGE EVERYTHING WHETHER IT MAKES SENSE OR NOT! A completely illogical ending! Had she got her wings and moved on-- or hey, even introduce the notion of God "giving second chances via reincarnation", but this ending KILLED the movie entirely. Way to go... NOT.