Portés disparus

It starts very well, intriguing, blurry and all, new characters, nice! but the end is rushed, VERY badly written and played. The end ruins everything!

6/10 - another just-average Hallmark feature presentation, but it is good to see Allison Sweeney again

We found this 3-movie DVD at our public library, called "Chronicle Mysteries: 3-Movie Collection." Each of the three feature Alison Sweeney in the lead role as Alex McPherson. This first of the three is called "Recovered".

Alex has a podcast where she focuses on various mysteries. Now almost 20 years after a friend of hers disappeared without a trace she undertakes an investigation into the old news. Most assume she died but Alex holds out hope that she is alive, perhaps in hiding because she knows something that could get her killed. A bonus is her uncle owns the local newspaper.

This isn't a hard-hitting movie and some of the situations have a bit "low budget" look to them, but my wife and I were suitably entertained. Alex with help from the newspaper staff does solve the mystery.

I like a good mystery but this was ridiculous! A hotel would leave a room unentered & uncleaned--for 20 yrs.?? I doubt that! I like realistic, not a fairy tale!

The ending was the worst part and cartoonish in execution. Anyone looking for a romantic subplot will also be disappointed. The setting and first half of the movie were very good, so this was an opportunity squandered. I do like the lead actors, though.