WildAngel618

I really didn't like this film at all. I wanted to see a warmhearted family Thanksgiving film and boy, was I disappointed! This family was filled with a bunch of ridiculous stereotypes who tried too hard to be "quirky" and just ended up being annoying. There didn't seem to be any love between the family members whatsoever, except for maybe one or two touching scenes between the father and the daughter, who was played by an unappealing Holly Hunter. And speaking of unappealing, it was painfully obvious that Robert Downey, Jr. was a drug addict during the filming of this movie because he was a crazed maniac during most of the film, treating everyone with complete disrespect that was supposed to be "cute" and "funny". Ugh. I'm SO glad that I don't have a family like the one portrayed in this film. In my family, we actually like one another as well as love one another and our holiday gatherings are filled with fun and laughter, not mindless, petty bickering and picking on each other like jealous children. The only reason I gave it 2 stars instead of 1 is because Dylan McDermott was very handsome and pleasant to look at. He and the dad were the only likable characters in the film. The best part of the entire movie was the montage of memories shown in the last few minutes. Other than that, it was a hot mess.

This is a sweet, gentle love story that really tugs at the heart strings. Kelly Preston and Pato Hoffman are excellent in their roles as a pioneer woman and Cheyenne warrior who cross paths in unexpected ways. The affection between them seemed genuine and it appeared as though the actors had a lot of respect for one another. I also really like Dan Haggerty and he played a lovable guy, as always.

This movie reminded me of a good romance novel that you curl up with in front of a roaring fire on a cold night. It has a warm, cozy feel to it and you don't want it to end. There is a lot of beautiful mountain scenery and enough action to keep it interesting. I really enjoyed this film and gave it 8 stars.