Yeah, if you're not into sap then this is probably a movie to avoid. I like a bit of fluff, but there's a precarious balance about it, and most family-oriented shows tend to layer the fluff on to cringe-worthy proportions. But I've seen quite a few fluff flicks and felt this movie pretty dang tolerable when compared to others of its like. Yes, Brooke wasn't the best actress, but I've seen worse so I cut her a lot of slack for it.

That said, there were moments when I did cringe, and felt the sweetness could have been toned down a bit. But overall, I did like it despite its flaws.

However, I don't think I would be into it if it became a series, even with Joe in it.