Hearts Around the Table: Shari's Second Act

6.6 stars.

I actually enjoyed this one a little more than the Jenna movie, at the beginning, only because the atmosphere and the acting seemed more genuine; but then it plummeted to become a disappointment. While the first film in the series had a lot more going on, and seemed like a bigger budget production, this one was more down to earth and familiar. I had high hopes in the first twenty minutes.

Unfortunately, the story is all over the place, and the lead characters are confused and uncertain about their own feelings. These are obviously two levelheaded adults in their 30s, but they seem like teenagers in respect to relationships and love. While the lead female is recently divorced, the lead male exudes a prepubescent vibe in his emotional reaction to her predicament. Although he's humble and kind, he's also very much confounded. It seems that she contributes to this, however, when he snaps back to reality and a more sensible and mature nature takes charge, the movie is over. The timing just doesn't work for me.

It is obviously dialogue and script problems that impede this film's ability to provide an entertaining romance. I hope the next installment brings better tidings.