The Jane Mysteries: Inheritance Lost movie review

MOVIE TITLE: The Jane Mysteries: Inheritance Lost

This romantic mystery is now available on the Hallmark Movies & Mystery channel

RATING: TV-PG

LENGTH: 1 hour and 30 minutes

MOVIE REVIEW MOM GRADE: B-

IN A NUTSHELL:

The story is about Jane DaSilva, a singer who inherits a foundation that runs a detective agency. While investigating her first case, she discovers a company that exploited her client’s mother, and she realizes that delving into the past can be dangerous.

The film was directed by Marco Deufemia, and written by Neale Kimmel.

THINGS I LIKED:

The mystery movie stars Jodie Sweetin in the lead role. She does a great job and is easy to like. That’s really her singing in the movie!
Other cast members include Stephen Huszar, Paris Jefferson, Rob Stewart, Martin Roach, Brian Cook, Cindy Hampton, Tonjha Richardson, and Angelo Grey.
It was fun to see all of the wigs and costumes that Jodie Sweetin got to wear when she was trying to disguise herself. It was a cute idea to have her character’s aunt supply them since she was supposed to be a famous actress in years past.
I love that Hallmark has been pumping out mysteries that offer the thinking woman something more than just a cheesy-easy romance.
It’s fun to follow the clues and try to figure out what happened.
If you enjoy this movie and Jodie Sweetin’s character, you’ll be happy to know that sequels may be coming soon. There are more mysteries to solve and only a budding romance by the end of this first installment, leaving much territory left to be explored and expanded upon.

THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE:

There are some really big goofs in the script that would never happen in real life.
Some of the dialogue is super cheesy.

TIPS FOR PARENTS:

Portrayal of murders (we see 2 dead bodies)
Talk of network marketing (multi-level marketing scams)
No profanity

THEMES:

Healing crystals
Caring for and helping others
Using your strengths to help others
Confidence
Love and loss
Family
Greed

FUNNY LINES:

“Be careful. Remember, you’re not Sherlock Holmes.” – Detective John Cameron (Stephen Huszar)

INTERESTING LINES:

“Care about the people involved.” – Detective John Cameron (Stephen Huszar)
“Lean into who you are, Jane. Lean into your natural talents.” – Aunt Sadie (Paris Jefferson)