In-Lawfully Yours

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I don't usually like romantic comedies. And *Christian* romantic comedies are usually super cheesy with terrible acting. BUT this is one of my favorite movies! I love the main character Jessie-she's smart, funny, brave and yet normal. The dialogue is sharp and witty, and the film delightfully Christian without being overbearing (a rare trait in this genre.) An underrated film in my opinion.

Almost turned off in beginning but we gave it a a little more time... so glad we did as we enjoyed it so much! Smiles, laughed and yes it made me "feel good!" Chelsey was adorable and shined throughout as did Joe Williamson; fabulous chemistry too! Refreshing!

I couldn't sleep so clicked play with no idea of the plot. It is sad and daft in equal measures and definitely not a cure for insomnia. Give it a try.

My title refers to "the genre". Trouble is, I'm not sure whether this is primarily a Rom/Com or an inspirational movie (a la UpTV where I viewed it). Either way, this isn't typical. The premise isn't common and the way it develops is even more uncommon. Perhaps some general outcomes are predictable, but I thought there were some minor twists and turns along the way. This movie combines irreverent humor, championed by the in-your-face leading lading, with thought provoking questions and an inspirational message. It also has a truly hate-worthy villain who makes me think of an incompetent J.R. Ewing. There are definitely funny moments including some based on physical comedy. You may note my less than stellar rating, but I don't think that reflects the potential for it to appeal to the right people. I'm just not a fan of a number of devices used in this movie. It's my personal buttons. Right up there near the top is that leading lady, Jesse, whom I might find very appealing if she weren't so unintentionally bent on destroying Ben's life. (The elders in that church had a right to be concerned, especially when Chaz shows up with his claims, but the elders approached the situation completely wrong. Ben makes a good point when he accuses the church of chasing away the lost sheep.) There is a faith based message. It may be a little too subtle or maybe not - at least one reviewer is offended by it. (There's no reason to be offended if you don't like the message because you can just ignore it, unless the message hits home.) To be truly a Christian message, there are some more elements of the gospel that need to be included.

Many problems with the plot. She has a close relationship with her mother-in-law even though she's never been to her town; the woman who runs the coffee shop abuses her but she never questions it and keeps going back, the repeat behavior in church is baffling, well it goes on and on. Just too many plot holes to be liked.

I've actually watched this movie twice on TV. It's a good, clean, wholesome story. Yes - there are some parts a tad bit far-fetched (interrupting a church service to ask questions - no one is rude/dumb enough to do that ... no matter how unreligious one is). BUT - it does provide some comic relief which makes the story even more enjoyable. All of tge actors dod a good job - they were believable in their roles. The underlying Christian tone of the movie was not preachy and played into the story well. All-in-all - good movie.

If I had known it would become a religious philosophy harrang, I would not have even put it in my list! As usual, in order to write a review it has to be a minimum of 150 characters long,so we can just ramble on saying nothing of any consequence, because I refuse to deal with religious fanatics that would inevitably object to anything that I have to say.

Quite a lively romance with sharper than usual wit about a woman who divorces her cheating husband and but helps her ex mother in law pack up her house. She falls for her ex husbands dead sisters husband. And he's a pastor. Some funny jokes and some fall flat. The cheating ex is quite hilariously bad.

I absolutely loved this. It was funny, insightful, romantic, touching, and suspenseful. It had more than one good message. All of the scenes in church were hilarious. I think this may have been produced by a Christian company, but it was very clear-eyed when it came to why people question the existence of God and religious doctrine. The only thing I kinda hold against it was the mother letting her son get away with his shenanigans, although he did get his comeuppance in other ways. I'd watch this again!