Stylish but barely mediocre overall

Watch something else. There are very few redeeming qualities to this film.

Tells a fascinating and unsettling true story, and does so well, without pretending to have all the answers.

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

I tagged this as having possible spoilers, but I don't think I said anything you wouldn't expect on your own.This isn't quite your usual Hallmark nanny movie where the kids declare all out war on the new nanny.Ashley Williams, plays a totally upbeat Poppy who seems to find positive in everything and also can turn almost anything into a life-learning experience. Even when things aren't going so well, she can laugh and move on. Part of this is a little childishness, but I think life loving is a better description of her than childish.Even her rival is not mean in this movie and actually she is kind of nice.Of course this is supposed to be a romance between Poppy and Ryan, but much more than that it is a romance between Poppy and the kids. While that is true to some degree in most nanny movies, it is even more so here. If I were a single dad, I would find it very hard not to love someone who loves my kids so much and is so good for them.There are no huge surprises or plot twists in this movie, but I still enjoyed it so much, mostly because of the relationship between Poppy and the kids.

I really love this movie. It's a nice movie to watch for a time of relaxing regardless of what it is. I happen to like watching them on a chilly, cloudy, and rainy day. Snuggled by my fireplace, there is no place I'd like to be. It's a nice pick me upper along with a feel good movie. I love this movie and the actor's they picked to play the parts. They all compliment one another along with helping the viewer feel like they can relate on some level with the movie. It was perfect for the amount chemistry and not over done. This is a nice movie that will help anyone be in a good mood. Great job Hallmark!Does anyone know where they did they filming and where the house is located? I love the landscape and the design of the house. I am also curious of the location where Poppy's sisters house is located as well.

In a beautiful town, Poppy (Ashley Williams) is a late twenties-something without a secure direction. She has tried a boatload of occupations and gone out with a few gentlemen without committing to any of them. When her older sister chides her about this, she always declares that she now knows what she DOESN'T want. The only matter settled is the one of her liking children, especially her twin nephews. Thus, sis gets the idea one day to set Poppy up as a nanny, if temporary, for a harried widower. The initial meeting does not go smoothly. Dad is constantly on the phone and just rushes out the door with few directions. And, the kids Zoe and Zach, are sullen and cold all day, even though Poppy takes them to a pumpkin patch. At the end of that first day, Poppy wants to quit but Dad Ryan (Sam Jaeger) begs her to stay until October 31. She agrees. Slowly it becomes clear that the children have been starved for attention from their father lately, who has been working on a huge job commitment. So, before long, the kids are basking under Poppy's care and asking for her help to spend more time with their father. Complications arise, of course. Ryan has a female co-worker who has a crush on him, asking him out on dates. Also, Zach is scared of spiders and needs to conquer his phobia. Most of all, Poppy and Ryan may be, quietly, falling for each other. Is it written in the stars? This LOVELY Hallmark film is a joy for every month of the year. The two principal actors, Williams and Jaegar, are attractive, funny folks while the rest of the cast, especially the child thespians, are very fine, too. The sets and costumes make the flick a treasure for the eyes while the lively script and direction keep the energy high. Romance fans, here is another great view for you; take advantage of it soon.

Director Lynne Stopkewich turns up the perkiness of this Hallmark Halloween movie as far as it will go in this story about unable-to-commit Ashley Williams taking a job as a nanny for work-addled Sam Jaeger's adorable children for two whole weeks.Ms. Williams starts out as a free spirit, so free, in fact that it soon becomes obvious that this is her problem; she cannot commit to any job, date or relationship beyond her two fatherless nephews. When her sister gets her a job as a nanny for Mr. Jaeger's motherless son and daughter, the only thing keeping her there is that this is, after all, a Hallmark romantic comedy.Like many of them, this is slight to the verge of being invisible. However, Ms. Williams' perpetual quizzical smile makes it eminently painless.