A Daughter's Deception

'A Daughter's Deception' has some decent moments and some very illogical ones. In a nutshell, a young woman calling herself Bree claims to be the long-lost daughter of our heroine Laura.

Silly points:

* Laura immediately believes the claim without proof.

* Laura's nosy friend Gareth somehow, someway learns a big secret about Bree through "the Internet" (has she conveniently left this info online?).

* Laura's younger daughter, Skylar, and a detective become super suspicious toward the end without much reason offered in the script.

* Some of these contrived developments are just thrown into the story to make Bree lash out, which feels forced when they're not realistic.

* Someone's status at the very end isn't the least bit believeable.

With all that being said, the performances by Kennedy Tucker and Jade Harlow are excellent. Jade is great as the shaken, loving mother. Kennedy is a model who can actually act, and she plays the role of cocky psycho very well.

The tale also includes an interesting twist that I certainly didn't see coming, though it seriously makes you wonder why one character didn't just target a certain someone else from the start. Overall, this remains watchable all throughout, if a little illogical at times.

A very well done Lifetime suspense with one of those believable young psychos who is out for revenge. Writing Quality: A plot that drives along at just the right pace with an adopted 20-year-old who comes looking for her biological mom. Bree is not as sweet as she seems, of course, but her real intentions aren't realized until much later. The plot isn't terribly new by any means, but it does hold its own with stellar performances by all the main characters. My two pet peeves: Bree and Jessica look cookie cutter that I honestly thought I'd seen them in other films (I hadn't) and the two cops are cocky irritating smugs (smugs isn't a word, but it should be). Scare Factor: Bree is swift at being menacing and wastes no time in either threatening others or killing those who get in her way. The kills are creative but all that is shown are her quick reflexes as she utilizes her weapons of choice. Bree is good at coming across as a nice devoted daughter and sister, so it is easy for her to get away with things. . .at least, for a while. Content (sex, language, & violence): No sex. Very mild language. Violence shown with the focus on Bree swinging a weapon of some kind, but more so when she physically bullies two different girls--she's so good with these attacks that she must have professional experience in self-defense. Values & Themes: Mom accepting the daughter her parents made her give up for adoption. Two new sisters forming a close bond. This was a pretty good movie that keeps you engaged throughout and has a satisfying ending.

I watch a lot of Lifetime movies. They are usually pretty good. At least they are usually watchable. "A Daughter's Deception" was a pretty good one. It had a nice story that moved well. It was well played by an attractive cast. The story developed in ways I didn't see coming. Add in some nice Lifetime style sexiness and I was quite satisfied with "A Daughter's Deception". Anyone else up for a Part 2?

Terrible acting and a very poor storyline.

There is only 9 years betwwen the mother and the daughter . . . . .daft casting

Lots of screeching and wide eyes that brings nil to th eodious acting.

I thought it was awful. The acting of the actors/actresses was just cringy. During the suspenseful scenes, expect to hear the same sort of terrible music you'd hear on an episode of Days of Our Lives - that cliché piano type music. I don't even know what you'd call it. The only thing with seeing in this movie was Rusty Joiner's chizled body.