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Watching this in 2025 for the first time, my first thought was This explains the population decline that we hear about in 2025. The biggest horror of this movie was the thought, what if these were my kids? I'm not going to say a fate worse than death, but close. Look, any movie with Tom Cruise is going to be entertaining and this one was. A good story with great special effects, but those damn kids were in every scene and it was totally exhausting.

I felt compelled to write this review in response to another commenter who mentioned drinking and foul language. For the record, none of the main characters drink anything stronger than root beer-perhaps that detail was overlooked. As for foul language, the only word used was "a**," and it was said twice in the context of "kicka**."

I loved this movie. The bull riding scenes had me on the edge of my seat. I loved the message conveyed by the competition's outcome. I appreciated the way the father-daughter relationship was portrayed; there was the right amount of family tension that was justified by the backstory, which felt authentic.

I'm glad I saw this in the theater, and I'm grateful for a studio like Angel that's producing heartfelt, meaningful films. Labeling any movie with genuine emotion as a "Hallmark" film has become a lazy way to dismiss stories that uphold family values and tradition. This isn't a Hallmark movie-it's a film you can watch with the people you love, and walk out feeling glad you shared the experience together.

If you're looking for a fast-paced, slick, hyper-modern drama packed with endless twists and a heavy dose of "woke," Murder in a Small Town probably isn't for you. And that's exactly why I love it. This show is refreshingly old-school-simple, straightforward storytelling with heart, atmosphere, and just the right amount of mystery. It's the kind of show that doesn't try to impress with gimmicks but instead leans into the comfort of a classic whodunit. My family and I have really enjoyed having something calm, grounded, and entertaining to watch together. If it's not your cup of tea, that's okay. But instead of knocking it just because it isn't your style, maybe let those who appreciate this kind of show have a little space to enjoy it. I'd love to see this one stick around-scripted TV needs more room for variety, not just what's trendy.