Borrowed Hearts (1997)
Single mom Kathleen Russell (Roma Downey) and her daughter Zoey pretend to be Kathleen's boss's "family" so he can close a major business deal with the mysterious Mexican financier Javier Del Campo.
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Intense, gripping, stylish and poignant
It's a mild crowd pleaser for people who are exhausted by blockbusters.
True to its essence, the characters remain on the same line and manage to entertain the viewer, each highlighting their own distinctive qualities or touches.
I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.
Sarah Rosen Fruitman is quite cute. For a kid actor she did what she needed to in order to make you fall in love with her. Without her, you lose at least 3 stars.Roma Downey was believable as the single mom and attractive as the potential love interest. Eric McCormack was stiff most of the time, but that was his character.The plot is both predictable and still has a little twist that becomes obvious about half way through.I've enjoyed this movie several times spread out since 1997.
I liked this movie. Yes, it is formulaic. There is no doubt in your mind this is going to be a boy meets girl, boy falls in love with girl. It is simply this: a feel good movie. And if you don't mind seeing a movie that has "been done before", slightly different plots, different actors, cute kids, at Christmas, and you love the moment the boy and girl realize they love each other, then get your mug of hot cocoa, grab some holiday presents you need to wrap, and watch something that doesn't require your rapt attention. I personally am a sucker for romance: corny, Disney, Classics, Jane Austen, Bronte, TV shows/ movies, etc, etc. As long as boy gets girl, happy ending, I'm in! It's okay to like movies like this: fluff entertainment. Every movie doesn't need to be deep.
As adorable as Eric McCormack is, you have to admit this movie was terrible! Just another saccarine-sweet Christmas movie. I am so tired of trite, derivative movies like this one. Why, why, why do they make movies like this???
This movie really needs to be put on video. This would add the perfect touch to not only mine but alot of family's video collection. Believe me I know alot about movies and videos. This is a great opportunity to reach alot of homes during the holiday.