Noah Fernley and Abigail Stanton make for an attractive romantic pair in this otherwise typical vertical romance/drama. I say typical because it runs 69 'episodes' of which there are at least 39 that are dedicated to the repetitive and unrealistic conniving by a whole slew of antagonists. The notion that a 'world's richest man' could hang around events and other public places for days and not be recognized is preposterous, yet so many of these verticals use this trope, it becomes a viewing annoyance. Nor would he ever walk around or attend functions without a significant private security team. If these verticals had an ounce of dramatic realism to them, 90% of the conniver actions portrayed would never, ever take place. Intended 'drama' becomes 'viewing farce'. The viewer is required to stomach a stream of ridiculousness, just to see the occasional romantic scenes of the movie. The romance was not written very well either. Despite everything Fearnley's character does to prove his love throughout the movie, Stanton's character remains standoffish until the last scene when she abruptly decides his feelings are true.....it made the romance element seem less engaging.
That said, I loved the casting match potential. Noah Fernley certainly gets his share of vertical lead roles, but Abigail Stanton gets far fewer than at least male viewers would want. That tall, slender, leggy physique with red hair and an ass (in tight gown) to die for were awarded 3 points. Her natural, graceful acting style earn another 3. It would be nice to see these two matched again in a storyline that was more authentic feeling.
