26 Hour Day

This one has the usual Hallmark formula. Over-zealist, business woman working 24-7, missing the important things in life, meets a guy and in this case, a pig , then eventually finds balance by the end credits. The only thing missing is an annoying boyfriend and a festival. Granted, you can't get any better than Autumn and Andrew-they're Hallmark Royalty but even they can't save this one from being just plain "Eh".

My favourite part is the baby pig, so cute! Probably distracted me from everything else. I enjoyed the two leads and the plot . I had to stop the movie and watch it later as I was answering emails and it seemed to contradict the message of the movie! We need to slow down and not multitask just to check things off a list. The investor plot wasn't needed, it made things overly complicated but I guess it was the only way to bring the guy to the city at the end? I was unsure how the movie would end but it was less predictable ending.

Is it a similar story to the other Hallmark movies? Yes, but that's Hallmark. Autumn and Andrew are just awesome in it. I would watch them in any movie; together or separate.

The premise sounded intriguing and reasonably original for Hallmark but part of me was not sure whether it would entirely work, as it did have the potential to feel rushed or have an unlikeable female lead. 2021 was very hit and miss for Hallmark, but that was to be expected considering the circumstances and also they have always been hit and miss. Will admit to not being particularly impressed by most of the previous 2021 Summer Nights films. As far as the 2021 Hallmark films go, 'The 27 Hour Day' is neither among the best (i.e. 'As Luck Would Have It') or among the worst (i.e. 'Beverly Hills Wedding'). As far as the 2021 Summer Nights films (which had mediocrities such as 'Sand Dollar Cove') go, it is one of the better ones by quite some way and a contender for the best one up to this point of the Summer Nights block. For anybody who likes Autumn Reeser and Andrew W. Walker, personally do like Reeser and Walker is one of the better Hallmark leading men, 'The 27 Hour Day' is well worth watching. Both Reeser and Walker are immensely engaging in their roles, particularly Walker who brings his usual easy going understated charm. Reeser gives it everything without overplaying and manages in not overdoing any character flaws, which could easily have been done with this premise. While their chemistry doesn't scintillate, it is at least there and is genuine. The supporting cast are solid and the characters didn't annoy or bore me. It is a good looking film, particularly the scenery, and the music avoids over scoring, intrusion or drabness. The direction is low key but not not pedestrian. The script is mostly light hearted, playful, sincere and charming and the story mostly engages and warms the heart. By all means, 'The 27 Hour Day' is not perfect. The pacing is uneven, with the film taking a little while to get going and then it feels rushed and a bit chaotic in the final act. The ending is too pat and easily foreseeable, that was not surprising though as a lot of Hallmark films have this problem. Furthermore, there is too little conflict and what there is is bland. Overall, nice film. 7/10.