I've never been impressed by the Rockettes. After watching some of the dance numbers in this movie (hopefully at least that is somewhat accurate) I must say that I was shortsighted. The dance numbers in this movie show talent.
I don't care for the story. Another movie based on lies to family. Additionally, Maggie is technically cheating on her fiancé at least in an emotional sense. Then there is the history rewrite. As others have pointed out, the Rockettes did not feature an African-American for another 30 years. Does such an inaccuracy do justice to Black History? In today's world, accuracy does not seem to matter. It does to me. Once historians begin to bend the truth, then who can trust them. You might say that Hallmark is not the History channel, but the principle still applies in my mind.
The acting is good. The script is good other than my previous objections. As I already mentioned, the dancing is fantastic. I enjoyed Ginna Claire Mason's energy. Many times when I looked at her, especially when she smiled, it reminded me of a younger Jessy Schram. I couldn't shake it.
This movie has some excellent features but I just couldn't stomach the story.
I don't care for the story. Another movie based on lies to family. Additionally, Maggie is technically cheating on her fiancé at least in an emotional sense. Then there is the history rewrite. As others have pointed out, the Rockettes did not feature an African-American for another 30 years. Does such an inaccuracy do justice to Black History? In today's world, accuracy does not seem to matter. It does to me. Once historians begin to bend the truth, then who can trust them. You might say that Hallmark is not the History channel, but the principle still applies in my mind.
The acting is good. The script is good other than my previous objections. As I already mentioned, the dancing is fantastic. I enjoyed Ginna Claire Mason's energy. Many times when I looked at her, especially when she smiled, it reminded me of a younger Jessy Schram. I couldn't shake it.
This movie has some excellent features but I just couldn't stomach the story.