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Change of Plans

Change of Plans (2011)

January. 08,2011
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| Drama Comedy Family TV Movie

Sally and Jason Danville's life are turned upside down when a tragic accident suddenly names them the caretakers of four young children.

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Lovesusti
2011/01/08

The Worst Film Ever

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FeistyUpper
2011/01/09

If you don't like this, we can't be friends.

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Donald Seymour
2011/01/10

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

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Kien Navarro
2011/01/11

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

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The Couchpotatoes
2011/01/12

Why oh why did I watch this movie? I guess it was because I saw it was categorized in the comedy section. Now let me tell you, this is not a comedy, you won't laugh one time. It's a family movie, and a really bad one. I doubt you could make a more cheesy and predictable movie then this one. My wife and I were just saying every step that was going to happen before it even happened. From the beginning of the movie, when the kids lost their parents in an accident, you already wished they were also killed in that accident. During the whole movie I was secretly hoping Jason Voorhees would appear and kill them all. Seriously this is an abomination of a movie. I still don't get why I watched it...

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moviebuff12-1
2011/01/13

I cannot remember the last time I was able to sit down with the whole Family to watch something as enjoyable and viewer friendly as John Kent Harrison's 'Change of Plans'.The following was a story that was both touching, fun and tear-jerking without having to resort to petty violence or over-the-top scenarios.We begin with Sally and Jason Danville (Brooke White & Joe Flanigan), the seemingly perfect couple who are moving up in the world and off on their Anniversary trip when they suddenly receive a distressing phone call. Sally's friend Teresa and her husband have passed away leaving them with the duty to care for their four adoptive children. But this isn't a synopsis rather than a rundown of what worked, what didn't and what we can hope for the future of 'Change of Plans'.First of all, 'American Idol' contestant, Brooke White makes her acting debut and for the most part, she does an excellent job. Especially when she shares a tear filled story with the young, scene stealer, Clarissa Suwoko concerning a Zebra. And there are many moments like this that tug at your heartstrings. Even I found myself crying in many scenes that dealt with Jayme Lynn Evans, a new talent that is sure to go a long way.But it isn't all about the heavy scenes, Joe Flanigan has never been funnier. He does flex the dramatic muscle but he is better as the good-looking, comic relief. The supporting cast does a great job backing the story and letting us inside their little world. From Justin Kelly's wise-above-his-years portrayal of Jayme's love interest to the smarmy High school Quarterback, Craig Cornfield, we see these characters in our own lives and acknowledge them as such. Now I am a big fan of Phylicia Rashad but she seemed a bit too soft spoken in this first episode of what I hope becomes a series because as soon as the credits start to roll, you immediately wish for more. With catchy songs, a great story and even an appearance by Randy Jackson, 'Change of Plans' is a fun, Family friendly program that we have not seen in a long time and that is such a great change :)

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rosalee_adams
2011/01/14

It became clear from the beginning that it was ALL about her, PERIOD. There was no chemistry between Flanigan and White....... The bedroom scene was even more tidied up than fifties TV series, other than sleeping in twin beds........... I did not expect any sort of graphic intimacy, but what I did expect was some sort of romance between this young married couple other than an occasional platonic peck on the check. Finally, their home was as sterile as their relationship which just added to the boredom factor. I am frankly deeply disappointed as I had much higher hopes. Just hope this turkey does not make it to a series, because as much as I love Joe Flanigan, I just don't think I could suffer through anymore. BTW don't write off the above by saying "its family entertainment after all" because that does not wash. There have been really good examples of family viewing and this is not one of them.

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vchimpanzee
2011/01/15

At the start of the movie, Sally is performing music that could be country, alternative rock or classic rock. Someone would have to tell me. Then she goes to pick up her husband Dan, a former Air Force pilot who now designs fighter planes, at the local Air Force base.As the couple prepares to go on a much-needed vacation in Tahiti, the phone rings. Sally's former best friend Teresa and her husband Frank have been killed. Teresa's will leaves their biological daughter Jordan and their three adopted children to Sally. Teresa and Frank were in Uganda serving in the Peace Corps. Kaleb is from Uganda, Javier is Latino and Sung-Lee is from China.Sally doesn't want to raise children. Her career is about to take off, and she has a chance to go on tour. And Frank gets an offer to resume his career as a test pilot, meaning a great deal of travel. The marriage is under a lot of stress due to the couple being separated already.Nevertheless, Sally and Frank take the children temporarily while Dorothy searches for homes for them. Not one home for all of them; this is very unlikely. And that fact bothers Sally and Frank as they get to know the children.The children are all basically good and mature. Jordan is about to turn sixteen and very responsible, even doing her share to take care of the other kids before even being asked. She's naturally beautiful, as opposed to American girls who wear lots of makeup. and Noah notices her when she shows interest in volunteer work.Javier is somewhat of a troublemaker, but more mature than a lot of American children. He enjoys soccer, and his ability to kick attracts the attention of the football coach at the high school. And he falls for a blue-haired girl named Christine who is actually quite nice.Kaleb is younger than the others and enjoys bongo drums. Sung-Lee is the youngest of all and quite adorable, though she doesn't yet realize her parents aren't coming back.The movie goes pretty much as one would expect. The children must adjust to a new culture and learn to make friends in a new environment. The temporary foster parents have to learn about responsibility and choices. There are plenty of struggles.Will it work out? Will other homes, or one home, be found for the children? Will the one home, in fact, be the one intended?The children are all very appealing. The three older ones all do a very good job. Clarissa Suwoko is more of a real child than an actress, but she gets the job done in her own way.The actors playing the parents are also very good. And of course Phylicia Rashad is talented as always. A little demanding, but she has the children's best interests at heart.The children are all positive role models, having been brought up right. They're not the bratty kids you see on TV. Well, not really. Javier has his issues.This is a family-friendly story, with a minimum of offensive content. A little blood results from "boys will be boys" behavior.I didn't care for the music, but it's what would appeal to the movie's target audience. Not particularly loud like so much of what teens like, but just not my taste.This seems like it would be the pilot for a TV series, and if it was, I would watch the series. I liked it that much.

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