Color My World with Love

This movie brought out so much. People with disabilities can function in this world. They may do it differently, but different can be good. This mom did everything right in raising her daughter. She loved her, encouraged her to develop her strengths and encouraged a healthy amount of independence. She is a mom and moms are and will always be concerned about their children.

This is such a nice break from Hallmark's usual movies that as of late have been the same thing over and over again.

I really enjoyed this.

This is one of the best Hallmark shows ever. My wife taught young adults with disabilities at Project Search. I saw how people who care can make a difference and assimulate them into society. These two young handicapped actors did an absolute perfect job showing that mentally challenged people can fall in love, pursue happiness and live like everyone else in society. The actress who played the mother nailed her role with compassion and the tribulations that go with the responsibility of raising a handicap child and protecting them. I hope Hallmark does a sequel.

This was far and away the most substantive hallmark movie to date. Divorcées, special needs adults who are fighting for some autonomy, the emotions that come wife being a special needs parent and the extra level of letting go, even the dangers of conservatorships - I actually sat and watched the whole thing. There's a reason this has 8.4 stars instead of the usual fluffy hallmark 5.

I loved this movie; the most compelling feature of this movie is the bravery exuding from both David and Lily. Their ability to adapt and thrive in a world that doesn't understand their abilities and can be limiting for them is remarkable.

Lily is just perfection from the very start. As Kendall, she is cheerful, 'can-do' minded, and very ready to grow up and experience life for herself. Not looking for love, Kendall is busy living her life when she meets a young man named David. He and Kendall immediately become friends, and this turns into love.

Kendall's mom, Erica Durance's character, is what I would say is the perfect mom. She really takes the best care of Kendall and exudes the feeling that she is beyond fortunate to have been blessed with her. Emma is her name, and she is cautious but confident. Like many moms, she is careful about Kendall's safety and more importantly, her heart. The scenes they share really drive home the idea that a great parent will do almost anything to make their child feel loved and safe.

Beverly is the grandmother of Kendall, and a giant proponent of allowing Kendall to explore her possibilities.

David DeSanctis plays Brad, Kendall's friend and eventual love interest. He is absolutely wonderful in how he balances the silly side of his humor with his very serious ability to love. His love for Kendall is unquestionable.

The movie is a fast watch; there are no boring moments, and also not very many tropes that you might expect. There is only one situation where the expected rejection toward Kendall appears, and that scene ends up being incredibly moving. I loved how this scene gives the watcher some closure, instead of sitting on the point that most people are unhelpful to those with special differences.

As a character, Beverly (Grandmother) was amiable, but it did seem to me that she was unnecessarily dismissive of the caution that Kendall's mom displayed. I understand the rationale that Hallmark was trying to convey - they were highlighting how over-protectiveness on the part of a parent can become the norm if it isn't 'checked', which can negatively impact Kendall and her mom as well. It was the somewhat condescending spirit that stood out to me from Beverly, and even as a non-parent, I found myself thinking that the liberties she tended to promote for Kendall were just not well-thought.

If I had more experience with those who have Down Syndrome, I might better understand the realities and risks that are present, but my observations for Beverly are based on my own potentially ignorant understanding.

All in all, an excellent and captivating movie.

I really enjoyed this Hallmark movie. There is so much to like and explore but The one scene that really pulled at my heart strings was with the Sales Lady in the Bridal Shop. The honesty and level of forgiveness really elevated an already touching script. We can all learn from that scene. The leads were simply charming and gave wonderful and honest performances. I can't remember a time when I actually cared about the characters....everything just comes together for a special and well directed film by Peter ( I am in everything Hallmark produces) Benson.

Enjoy and cheers!!