'Falling Together' Reviews "If, like me, you rarely watch Hallmark movies outside of Christmas, let this one be an exception. It’s worth it"

         On September 21, 2024, Hallmark Channel premiered 'Falling Together', which has received a positive reception from critics. In the film, "Natalie tries to bring feuding neighbors together in her new condo building. Her unexpected ally is the building's super who prefers to avoid getting involved." The ensemble cast includes Paul Campbell, Linda Kash, Ashley Williams, Rryla McIntoxh, and Paul McGillion. Read the full review round-up below.

       Rebekah's Readings and Watchings says, "No one does cheerful and energetic like Ashley Williams and boy oh boy they picked the right girl for this role.  She plays Natalie who is moving from Miami to Pittsburgh to manage admissions at Carnegie Mellon University. Natalie loves to “get involved”  and fix things. In other people’s lives. She finds fertile ground in her new digs, a condominium of 25 units in the heart of the city. It seems that half of the residents are either at each other’s throats and the other half don’t give a rat’s derriere about what’s going on around them unless it affects their lives. Natalie isn’t having any of that. She is all about community, making friends with the neighbors, and helping. She lives for it." Adding, "It is a good message and kudos to Hallmark for basing their movie around such a worthy cause. Unfortunately, they tried to pack in too much to do it with any depth or complexity. More time was needed to develop Natalie and Mark’s relationship and their individual arcs, the neighbors’ subplots and their characters’ journeys and arcs, and of course Linda’s. The romance was blah. Ashley Williams has managed to rein in her smiley ebullience in the last few movies she has starred in and I have really liked her. It all burst forth in this one and it was way too much. Hopefully, she’s gotten it all out of her system for a while."

        Marvelous Geeks Media notes, "I’m a simple girl. Give me a movie that takes place during autumn with leads who have chemistry, and I’ll be a happy camper. Hallmark’s Falling Together is, thankfully, one of those movies. Starring Ashley Williams and Paul Campbell, while elements of the film are a bit much at times, the relationship between Natalie and Mark progresses in a way that’s easy to appreciate." Continuing, "Centering the story around Alzheimer’s awareness, however, is a lovely and hopeful approach. It’s often in tragedies where people come together and show their support, so the walk and Natalie’s team coming out to support the cause makes the story more wholesome and sweet. Linda Payne’s (Linda Kash) arc devasted me, but how she and Natalie grew close during the film was a bonus. There’s also the detail of how the film is personal to Williams, who’s opened up about her own mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s. Even without this knowledge, it’s effortless to tell that Williams’ approach to this film is authentic and vulnerable, so much so that when you learn this, it becomes evident why you were crying alongside her character. Falling Together takes every glorious little thing about autumn and includes it in the film, which is something I’ll personally never complain about. Pumpkin spice lattes and pies? Let’s go. The words “crisp autumn air” coming out of a character’s mouth? Yes. Leave peeping? Please and thank you. It’s a delightful little joy ride with a gorgeous romance at the center and a significant film to release on World Alzheimer’s Day. If, like me, you rarely watch Hallmark movies outside of Christmas, let this one be an exception. It’s worth it."

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        Erin E. Gross of Fangirlish praises the film, stating, "Nothing with Hallmark is ever simple – even though it’s a simple escape. Falling Together was a reminder of giving to others and also taking time for yourself. It was a reminder to pay attention to the world around you, but also to pay attention to yourself. And it was a reminder that life is too short to do anything but live." Concluding, "On a personal level, Williams is heavily involved with the Alzheimer’s Foundation. It’s a cause close to her heart. She’s written essays that I have read about her personal connection to the disease – her Mom’s battle with the disease. I knew that if there was anyone who would do justice to a story and shine a light onto the disease – it would be Williams. She knows the importance of finding a cure and that is part of the reason that I knew that watching this movie would be okay. If you’re worried that you will see the affects of Alzheimers – you will see some. But mostly what you are going to see is the importance of volunteering and helping to find a cure. You’re going to learn a bit about the walk and what it does. You’ll see the importance of making a difference."