- Film Review
- Reviewed By Sloan Freer
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2 out of 5
Nothing rings true in this flat and badly written TV movie that sees childless Laura Harring (Mulholland Drive) among the suspects when her best friend and mother of two is murdered. But following a sluggish set-up designed to establish her apparent motive to kill, the "did she or didn't she?" angle soon peters out in favour of a predictable plotline involving the dead pal's husband (a one-note Linden Ashby). Naturally, Harring starts investigating the case herself to clear her name, while incurring emotional grief at home for becoming surrogate mum to Ashby's youngsters. These two ultimately incompatible story threads - part suspense-free thriller, part distracting relationship drama - make the film feel unfocused and unsatisfying, with neither element done justice by the unconvincing script and stilted performances.
Plot Summary
Mystery thriller starring Laura Harring. When her best friend is murdered, childless Kate Powell is more than happy to become surrogate mother to her two kids. But suspicions are soon raised as to what lengths Kate would go to in order to complete her family.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Kate Powell
- Laura Harring
- Mike Harding
- Linden Ashby
- Tim Powell
- Ken Tremblett
- Ann Harding
- Brenda Campbell
- Detective Billings
- Nathaniel DeVeaux
Crew
- Director
- Walter Klenhard
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