Three Weeks, Three Kids (2011)

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While taking care of her sister's children, a free-spirited woman discovers the hardships of raising a family.

Overview
"Three Weeks, Three Kids" is a romantic-comedy television movie that was launched in 2011 by Hallmark Channel. Written by Kele McGlohon and Bruce Spiegelman, and directed by Mark Jean, it stars Anna Chlumsky, Warren Christie, and Chelah Horsdal. The movie focuses on the life of a carefree female who gets to understand what responsibility truly means when she was left to look after her nieces and nephew for 3 weeks.

Plot
The movie starts with its lead protagonist, Jennifer Mills (played by Anna Chlumsky), a free-spirited and carefree 25-year-old lady who is content with her life without obligation or dedication. Nevertheless, her life deviates when her sis and brother-in-law require to go out of town on a trip and asks Jennifer to look after their three kids for three weeks.

Initially, Jennifer finds the task of looking after her nieces and nephew, Alice, Vanessa, and Max, quite difficult. The kids themselves are not easy to handle - Vanessa is a rebellious teen, Max explores every chance to take part in mischief, and Alice, the tiniest, has her peculiarities. The kids, used to a family with stringent guidelines and organized ways, find it difficult to accommodate Jennifer's less than ideal arranging skills.

Individual Transformation and Romance
Over the course of 3 weeks, Jennifer has a hard time, stumbles, and accepts the chaos, understanding the subtleties of raising children and managing a family. She also learns to moderate disputes and address the kids's needs with persistence and love. Slowly however definitely, she starts gaining their respect and handles to establish her authority. On the other hand, she discovers herself falling for the appealing next-door neighbor next door, Will (played by Warren Christie), an accountable single papa.

Will's accountable nature initially clashes with Jennifer's carefree life, however as time goes on, they start to connect. He helps Jennifer in understanding kids and offers useful suggestions to deal with difficult situations. Their bonding grows along with Jennifer's development as a responsible individual.

Conclusion
The 3 weeks go by with a series of comic, emotional, and difficult moments. Gradually, Jennifer recognizes the depth of dedication moms and dads have towards their kids. She also understands her potential of being responsible and managing a household.

In these 3 weeks, Jennifer undergoes an improvement from a carefree woman to a woman capable of dealing with relationships, kids, and obligations. She end up loving her 3 nieces and nephew and continues her romantic relationship with Will, having actually discovered a new sense of function in her life.

General Reception
"Three Weeks, Three Kids" is generally Hallmark fare, filled with light-hearted funny, chaotic household scenes, and a soft love flowering in the middle of the mayhem. The movie reminds the audiences about the worth of household, responsibility, and love. It uses a mix of sentimentality, humor, and appeal, making it an enjoyable expect an unwinded night.

Top Cast

  • Anna Chlumsky (small)
    Anna Chlumsky
    Jennifer Mills
  • Warren Christie (small)
    Warren Christie
    Will johnson
  • Chelah Horsdal (small)
    Chelah Horsdal
    Mandy Norton
  • Tiera Skovbye (small)
    Tiera Skovbye
    Alice Norton
  • Sydney Stamler
    Flo Norton
  • Jakob Davies (small)
    Jakob Davies
    Miles Norton
  • William deVry (small)
    William deVry
    Brian Norton
  • Susan Hogan (small)
    Susan Hogan
    Kathryn Mills
  • Kevin McNulty (small)
    Kevin McNulty
    Russell Mills
  • Garry Chalk (small)
    Garry Chalk
    Charlie Marshall
  • Jesse Hutch (small)
    Jesse Hutch
    Quinn Richards