Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman: The Movie

After watching DQMW, The Movie, I thought of all the series episodes that led up to it. The movie was great - even for those who might never have experienced the six years of the evolving story of Dr. Mike and Sully. To us, the consummate fans, the missing factor was the gap, the three years of missing documentation of those years and a few missing cast members. Since CBS has given them a go-ahead for a second movie, I hope that it will get better promotion and become a real audience grabber leading to a string of 2 hour specials. Matlock and Columbo did it as did Cagney and Lacey.

When the series ended Jake Slicker was married, Grace and Robert E were having a baby. In Dr. Quinn The movie there is no sign of Grace ever having a child. There is no sign of Jake's wife and he's back working in the Saloon. Where's Hank? Where is the creep banker Preston Lodge? Then we have this kind of silly plot where Katie Sully gets kidnapped.

I've always loved Dr. Quinn. I've rewatched the series a few times but why make a movie and not keep the plot line correct or at least explain the changes. It's sad and very frustrating that there was no effort made to round out the story line and make it more cohesive.

I did not really enjoy this movie or find it engaging, but my interest in the show waned sometimes too.

I was incredulous to aspects of the plot, which I don't want to spoil. I did predict where it was going, but was briefly distressed by where it might have gone.

I found the acting mostly dull, and I was disappointed with missing characters and other things from the series. I felt Michaela and Sully in particular were a bit cold, and they had unrealistic but not particularly passionate arguments. There were two brief moments I remember finding their performances compelling.

There honestly wasn't much dialogue... I would've have appreciated some more, to further explain certain situations. It was written by someone who worked on the series, but seemingly not towards the end of the show, which may explain why some things were missing. I think it needed more involvement from Beth Sullivan (she's merely listed as creating the characters)

Sidenote : Sully's hair must be a wig.

The movie was worth the wait. The chemistry between Joe and Jane is still there. It was wonderful to see some of the cast members. I only wish that everybody from the orginal cast could have been on the show. I would love to see more movies made.

Dr.quinn medicine is one of my all time favorite shows, but I couldn't help but be extremely disappointed. It was dark, sad, and just kind of ridiculous. They should have either done a better job, or stuck with the show