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This movie is a real gem, being the perfect mix of mysterious moonstone with the love/hope represented by opal. All the characters and plots link together, going quite deep at times, but with some gentle humor for balance. Plus it is two-generational, bi-cultural and spans 20 years (via flashbacks) so there are a few different perspectives to appreciate along the way. The younger generation is represented well in Gemma - despite he own struggles, she distracts herself with trying to support others. She doesn't always get things right, but neither do the adults. The jewelry, art work and location are all beautiful. Whether I need cheering up or calming down, this fits the bill. This was by far the best Hallmark channel movie I've watched of late. I'd love a sequel.

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Nice exploration of sensitive themes, nice acting, sweet end. A story charming for the jewels and gem tree and the rebelious teen niece and the assume of parent status of older brother with not pleasant result. In short, a seductive Hallmark film , in my case, not ignoring the mentioned motives, for Tom Everett Scott and the sketches for jewels , absolutely poetic, one by one. In the first case, he is one of actors remembering my youth for his early roles and teen stories well interpreted. The seconfd, maybe as wake up of the hidde desire to create jewels . So, like the other reviewer , I saw it as a pleasant film . And this is not exactly a real insignificant virtue.

7.4 stars. Two brothers Benedict and Charlie Stone, have been estranged for about 20 years. Charlie's 15 year old daughter shows up at Benedict's home out of the blue and reveals to him that she's his niece. Let the drama commence. Benedict is also on the outs with his wife and she is staying at a friend's house. Benedict's life is upside down. His niece Gemma whom he's never met, methodically changes him into a better man. His previously fulfilling and successful life is put back in order. The end. There are several glaring incongruities in this film, however it's very entertaining and informative. I was entranced by how all the actors work very well together. The niece is intriguing and fun, and Benedict's character simply needs a few tweeks to get him back on track. The aspects that are difficult to believe are that Gemma is 15, because the actress is obviously closer to 20 years old. The reasons that his wife has "separated" from him are shallow and lacking in originality and depth. Can't get everything right in these films, so I just decided to go with it and enjoy the experience. I was not disappointed. 'Rise and Shine...' is a good time. Not quite a 7.5 star (rounded up to 8) in my opinion, so I'll settle on 7.4.

While hallmark flare it is better than most. The female leads are quite good and believable. I would watch it again. Better storyline than previews suggest. Good watch.

I truly enjoyed this movie, especially because it didn't follow the same hallmark formula. We usually see a man or woman being sent on business to their home town which is always small and where everyone knows each other. There's either a run in with an old boyfriend or girlfriend that either starts out badly and ends up together with one kiss and then the movie immediately ends, or the person who went to the small town is dealing with trying to change something because of work, an argument ensues, they hate each other and then they fall in love which ends with one kiss before the movie immediately ends. This film had a whole different feel and a very different path telling the story. I thought the acting was very good and loved the deviation from the typical that I'm used to seeing with Hallmark.

The movie may be good but so far I can't get past the 15 minute mark because the niece Gemma is so annoying. Why did Hallmark direct her character to be so whiny? It seems like the movie would have been good if she just acted like a normal person. EDIT TO ADD: I did see the end of the movie. It took a few days The theme of the entire movie is cute with a good ending. I just wish the actress playing Gemma was directed to be less whiny and immature.

The film is fine, but the lead apparent 16 year old is not only incredibly annoying but she is clearly 21 and literally is plus the overacting of her pretending to be is dreadful. It's hard it ignore when she is in most scenes. Otherwise it's a typical TV movie.

Gemma is just annoying, I didn't know one could suffer from a healing stone overdose. Poor Benedict Stone took one on the back of the head and hasn't been the same ever since.