Hearts Around the Table: Josh's Third Serving

2025

Action / Drama / Romance

10
IMDb Rating 6.5/10 10 474 474

Director

Mike Donis Photo
Mike Donis

Top cast

Ashley Newbrough Photo
Ashley Newbrough as Jenna Whitaker
Stephanie Bennett Photo
Stephanie Bennett as Ella Hawthorne
Mishael Morgan Photo
Mishael Morgan as Shari Adams
Steve Lund Photo
Steve Lund as Andrew Clarington
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1 hr 24 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by MickyG333 8 / 10

Foster home is filling up

7.7 stars.This third installment of the series has added a new young girl to this big house full of prior and current foster children, cared for by a benevolent matriarch. This particular story is about the man, the only adult man that grew up in this foster house that we are aware of. Of course, he's been in the first two films of the series and will continue in the rest of the series most likely. Interestingly, one of the women, the one from the second film, does not appear in this movie for more than a few short moments.I enjoyed this story, much more than the previous two. First of all the lead female, the love interest of the lead male, is quite beautiful. I like her style, and I've liked her in most movies. That's a bonus already. But don't get me wrong, if the dialogue and interactions were wooden and shallow, I'd not hesitate to put this movie in the dog house with the 2nd of the series.Notwithstanding a few awkward moments, where the lead male was somewhat creepy (the "I need a hug" scene) this was a great addition to the series. The entertainment was high and the tension was sufficient. The man exhibits an all-or-nothing mentality as he bravely risks much for the sake of the woman's happiness and trust. She, in turn, is attracted to his chivalrous behavior and a very endearing romance springs forth. It's a long time coming, a bit delayed, but somehow it works. It's probably because the actors create a satisfying tension.Some of these multi-film franchises are a bust, but this film has breathed life into the series, so my fingers are crossed for the next one.
Reviewed by siouxspur 1 / 10

GET AN INSULIN SHOT WITH THIS ONE!

This is the 3rd in a series of HEARTS AROUND THE TABLE, chronicling the lives of adults who are part of a foster family with Angie (Mindy Cohn) as the head of the clan. This story is about Joshua, a Math teacher and Track coach, (Jake Epstein). He meets a newly hired English and Music teacher, Ella (Stephanie Bennett), and they are both thrown together when the school announces budget cuts to the Athletic and Music Departments. So the teachers are now tasked to find ways to get needed funds for their respective programs. There is also a subplot when a new foster child, joins the group, a teenager, Gina, (Millie Davis) who is having difficulty with her studies.This movie is way too predictable even for a Hallmark movie, viewers can guess the outcome after watching just a short time into the story. There is too little actual romance, between Ella and Jake, it's more like friendship, which contradicts the script when you get surprised by the words towards the end of the movie and you wonder, when did that happen? (which shows how poorly the script is written.) The supporting actors who play the part of possible donors need acting lessons, it sounds like they are just reading a script page from a teleprompter. There is the usual conflict and resolution ---HO HUM! And an anticlimactic "surprise" announcement from another foster character. This is a series where MY HEART DOESN'T WANT TO BE AROUND THE TABLE! Please Hallmark can we get some better scripts! PLEASE!!!!
Reviewed by freiheit-68780 8 / 10

Miss Hawthorne

Miss Hawthorne looks and dresses like a suburban trophy wife going to Lunch at the club for a couple of martinis. Otherwise she acts like a teacher well.I can't believe other reviewers blame a hallmark movie for being a hallmark movie. The hallmark brand is loved by millions. Could Christmas be Christmas without hallmark movies.This is a fun series. The characters are well developed and likable. The green screen shots are obvious. It's not a big budget but flows nicely.Did the Band room get funded? Does the track team get new uniforms. Will Josh and Ella spark? Tune in and find out? Five more letters.
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