Raakhee Suryaprakash

LOVED IT. Adapted from the novel Brazen Virtue - Nora Roberts (a go-to author for me) ... It's faithful to that original masterpiece yet adapted just right for today's OTT audience. Mainly appreciate the diversity and the effort to be more representative. It doesn't hurt that it's populated by pretty people and cherry blossoms. I came across gripping trailer with Netflix's Coming Soon notification only on Tuesday and still waited impatiently for the Thursday release. Checked multiple times on Jan 13th IST till finally I watched it that evening. Totally worth all the impatience. Enough suspence with new characters and subplots and plot twists even to befuddle those of us who read the book but in the best way. With Alyssa Milano as executive producer as welI it was definitely more gender equal than the usual book-to-TV movies. Was happy with all the positive & strong female role models - starting with the bestselling mystery writer lead herself, woman police captain, senator... Dominatrixes ;) Perfect Netflix Romantic Suspence escape during these pandemic times with heart felt appreciation from an ardent Nora Roberts fan and book lover for being faithful to the Queen of Romantic Suspence's gem...yet being more. May more book adaptions go this way. It charmed me :P

It echoes the M&Bs/Silhouette/Harlequin romance novel formula beautifully. Superb setting. Engaging characters. Interesting wildlife. Breathtaking scenery. For me the taste of NZ, the rural Green Home (Solar Flower + Gray Water Recycling) angle and the idea universe working through a Win an Inn "scam" to giving the down on her luck heroine an eco-friendly Happily Ever After puts this choclatey (or should I saw Ice Cream & wine powered) rom-com straight into my All time favorite category.

Poignant & powerful - Not typical Bollywood masala. Portrayal reflect real life well which is rare even in "based on true story films." ICSE students watch out for PC's dreams for her son. It's little things like this that make for movie magic. The toll that an uncommon chronic disease, treating it & and losing a loved one to it takes on a family, the mental health challenges & associated guilt as well as the importance of finding joy in the moments that truly leave one breathless with awe for life all showcased with sensitivity. The tragi-comedy that's life powerfully portrayed. Loved PC's wardrobe as well. #TheSkyIsPink rocks! #PriyankaChopra #ZairaWasim #FarhanAkhtar - Hats off. And Kudos to Rohit Suresh Saraf who played Zaira's character's brother - nice kid!