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Jazz Ramsey: A K-9 Mystery (Hallmark)
I really like Rachel Skarsten and Corey Sevier, but they can't save this film. There are too many holes in this story to save it. Some are plot holes, some are continuity problems. Some are problems with the way police investigations are conducted (as an ex-cop I groaned about this all the way through the movie). Though I understand the writers wanted to pair up the former girlfriend/boyfriend combo--Jazz (Skarsten) the dog trainer with Nick (Sevier) the detective, this isn't likely to happen, and suspending disbelief to accept it was difficult.
Some of the casting was difficult. For example, Jazz is mourning her father throughout the movie. He had passed at most a few years ago--when Jazz and Nick had just recently broken up. It said on the tombstone when she visited the cemetery in one scene that he'd been 57 when he died in 2021--so Skarsten, who is 38 in real life and looks her age--would not have been that much younger t his death. Yet in a flashback showing high school age Jazz with her father, when both would have been 20 or so years younger, the actor playing her father actually looks 60 or more. Huh? Do casting directors ever consider these things? This is just one of dozens of "oops" that detract from the film.
The plot could have been interesting. I always preach that one needs to suspend disbelief when it comes to romance or mystery movies from the likes of Hallmark, but there is a limit, after which the film simply becomes much less enjoyable.
Finally, as others mentioned, there was very little screen time for the dog. Hallmark hyped the dog in the previews, but sadly he had too small of a role.
I really like Rachel Skarsten and Corey Sevier, but they can't save this film. There are too many holes in this story to save it. Some are plot holes, some are continuity problems. Some are problems with the way police investigations are conducted (as an ex-cop I groaned about this all the way through the movie). Though I understand the writers wanted to pair up the former girlfriend/boyfriend combo--Jazz (Skarsten) the dog trainer with Nick (Sevier) the detective, this isn't likely to happen, and suspending disbelief to accept it was difficult.
Some of the casting was difficult. For example, Jazz is mourning her father throughout the movie. He had passed at most a few years ago--when Jazz and Nick had just recently broken up. It said on the tombstone when she visited the cemetery in one scene that he'd been 57 when he died in 2021--so Skarsten, who is 38 in real life and looks her age--would not have been that much younger t his death. Yet in a flashback showing high school age Jazz with her father, when both would have been 20 or so years younger, the actor playing her father actually looks 60 or more. Huh? Do casting directors ever consider these things? This is just one of dozens of "oops" that detract from the film.
The plot could have been interesting. I always preach that one needs to suspend disbelief when it comes to romance or mystery movies from the likes of Hallmark, but there is a limit, after which the film simply becomes much less enjoyable.
Finally, as others mentioned, there was very little screen time for the dog. Hallmark hyped the dog in the previews, but sadly he had too small of a role.
- mfreburg-946-137541
- Aug 3, 2024
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Plot holes a mile wide, continuity errors (my pet peeve) and overall a very implausible story. Not sure why K9 is featured in the title, very few scenes with the dog, he's just a prop. How does a body fit in a hole that is 12 inches by 12 inches - exactly, it doesn't. The lines written for the actors were lame and delivered about as well. It never ceases to amaze me how writers expect their audiences to believe that a layperson can just insert themselves into a police investigation. Pretty soon people are going to stop watching these movies because they're cranked out without regard to quality. Come on, writers, do better.
Could not find this movie on Hallmark. It showed up on YouTube.
Good enough to watch to the end, but not good enough to recommend.
The writing in the acting all seems very forced. I wanted to like it, but I couldn't warm up to it.
The former boyfriend is not even very likable. Of course, neither is the main character. I wish they would've written more lines for the dog, Zeus.
Continuity issue when she's at the house of the murdered woman. The detective tells her to stay there and don't knock on the door however she goes in and then they show her going for a run and getting whacked with a 2 x 6 in the head. A hit like that would've put her in the hospital and broken her skull.
No spoiler here, but it is a screwy ending.
Good enough to watch to the end, but not good enough to recommend.
The writing in the acting all seems very forced. I wanted to like it, but I couldn't warm up to it.
The former boyfriend is not even very likable. Of course, neither is the main character. I wish they would've written more lines for the dog, Zeus.
Continuity issue when she's at the house of the murdered woman. The detective tells her to stay there and don't knock on the door however she goes in and then they show her going for a run and getting whacked with a 2 x 6 in the head. A hit like that would've put her in the hospital and broken her skull.
No spoiler here, but it is a screwy ending.
This is the summary.
Man's best friend takes center stage in Hallmark Mystery's latest original movie, Jazz Ramsey: A K-9 Mystery. After seeing success from shows like Lassie and Hudson & Rex Hallmark Media knows audiences love a canine co-star!
Beware!!!!!
This is NOT a K-9 mystery. The dog is barely in it! Very misleading in the trailers. And the title! Very misleading.
Then when she is off to catch the killer Jazz asks the dog to stay with her friend.
The dog is not involved with case.
This was such a disappointment. I looked forward to this because I love the show Hudson and Rex but this did not satisfy. If they make more movies for Jazz Ramsey the dog needs to be in it more.
Man's best friend takes center stage in Hallmark Mystery's latest original movie, Jazz Ramsey: A K-9 Mystery. After seeing success from shows like Lassie and Hudson & Rex Hallmark Media knows audiences love a canine co-star!
Beware!!!!!
This is NOT a K-9 mystery. The dog is barely in it! Very misleading in the trailers. And the title! Very misleading.
Then when she is off to catch the killer Jazz asks the dog to stay with her friend.
The dog is not involved with case.
This was such a disappointment. I looked forward to this because I love the show Hudson and Rex but this did not satisfy. If they make more movies for Jazz Ramsey the dog needs to be in it more.
This is movie has an interesting plot that keeps you entertained and guessing the outcome. Jazz Ramsey, played by Rachel Skarsten, who trains crime detection dogs and they team up to solve mysteries with a little help from Nick-her ex-boyfriend and the town's lead detective, played by Corey Sevier. (and Corey is hot, hot, hot!) This episode involves accidently discovering remains of a body while demonstrating the talents of her crime detection dog to students at her old school. Jazz reflects on her school days and tries to free her friend, who is now the School Principal from being a suspect even though their is strong evidence that leads to her. Their is great chemistry between the two leads which despite their breakup you can sense they still have feelings for one another. The ending has a bit of a surprise. An entertaining movie, but I wish they had incorporated more of the dog in the story to make it true a K9 mystery.
There are so many lapses of basic police protocol and school security it's ridiculous. Not sure why K9 is featured in the title, very few scenes with the dog, he's just a prop. How does a body fit in a hole that is 12 inches by 12 inches. There are idiotic components like these throughout. The dialogue is typical Hallmark movie, not a Mystery Movie. Its far from the Mystery 101 and Gourmet Mysteries. No witty banter. . And the music is so bad it puts you to sleep. Pretty soon people are going to stop watching these movies because they're cranked out without regard to quality.
Who is running Hallmark these days? And where did the writers disappear to?
Who is running Hallmark these days? And where did the writers disappear to?
- vintagegeek-97465
- Aug 5, 2024
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I was really looking forward to this movie. Poorly written. She never has Zeus with her when she needs him and her she takes ridiculous chances putting herself in danger when investigating. Being clobbered by a 2x4 in the woods would never have happened if he had been running by her side and the degree of her injury did not make sense. At the least she should have had a concussion...a mere scratch on her forehead. Yea right! There are so many dumb instances it was hard to watch. Hudson and Rex is really a K9 series and much better written. If there is a follow up, please include Zeus; he is the draw!
- nancy-84291
- Aug 3, 2024
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A K-9 Mystery? The mystery throughout the movie is, "Where's the dog?". As few scenes as Zeus has, he's the 2nd best actor in this mess. I think Rachel Skarsten is the best because she's using all her acting skills to save the writing and directing.
I have to admit I'm not a fan of Corey Sevier. He seems better off as a villian, not a cop. His role is very wooden and uninterested in the case.
Jazz's mother is so defensive for no reason ...what's up with that?
Almost every other scene has improbable questions and silly answers.
Oh Hallmark, what happened? We couldn't wait until the next mystery but now?
I have to admit I'm not a fan of Corey Sevier. He seems better off as a villian, not a cop. His role is very wooden and uninterested in the case.
Jazz's mother is so defensive for no reason ...what's up with that?
Almost every other scene has improbable questions and silly answers.
Oh Hallmark, what happened? We couldn't wait until the next mystery but now?
- msjov-86442
- Aug 18, 2024
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- tempestulis-84676
- Aug 12, 2024
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The deficiencies noted by previous reviewers are accurate, including holes in the plot and continuity, as well as the "K9" not really being a main character. Then there is the soapy dialogue between mother and Jazz, the heroine's rather unappealing unforgiving attitude toward the hero detective, and a blow to the head that yields only a scratch. At the top of the list, however (and this is not a spoiler since it occurred at the outset of the movie) is the simple fact of the murder victim being placed through an impossibly small floor vent and the body lying dead yet hidden for a few months, but NOT being putrid within the room, or the whole school for that matter. Think back to William Powell discovering the dead body of The Thin Man! All these TV mystery movies require some "willing suspension of disbelief" but that goes over the line. As a more general comment, the recent Hallmark Mystery movies -- for example, this one, the Aurora Teagarden prequel, Mystery in G Major, The Cases of Mystery Lane -- are all subpar compared to the 1st generation -- think Garage Sale Mysteries, Aurora Teagarden, Murder She Baked, Mystery 101, Crossword. Only The Curious Caterer and probably Tipline are measuring up. I believe Hallmark is in danger of losing out on its Mystery franchise due to poor quality.
I found this movie really, really boring. And I love dogs! No, scratch that. I LOVE dogs. But here dogs are used as props, the main character isn't even believable as a dog trainer.
The worst part is it's a really boring Hallmark mystery.
I love cozy mysteries, I don't mind crazy storylines about bakers and floristis who solve crimes. I don't mind stupid unrealistic plots as long as they make me feel good and entertain me.
To be honest I couldn't even finish this one, this film was... bland. I mean the plotholes were hilarious, but not in a good way.
The lead actress is pretty, but the script was way too weak.
The detective - also fine, but weak writing. Same about her friend. Actually they don't even seem to be friends! I mean they say they have such a long history between them, but we see no chemistry, nothing. Just random actresses saying their lines.
Unfortunately very poor writing and directing made this movie unwatchable. I'm being generous with 5 stars.
The worst part is it's a really boring Hallmark mystery.
I love cozy mysteries, I don't mind crazy storylines about bakers and floristis who solve crimes. I don't mind stupid unrealistic plots as long as they make me feel good and entertain me.
To be honest I couldn't even finish this one, this film was... bland. I mean the plotholes were hilarious, but not in a good way.
The lead actress is pretty, but the script was way too weak.
The detective - also fine, but weak writing. Same about her friend. Actually they don't even seem to be friends! I mean they say they have such a long history between them, but we see no chemistry, nothing. Just random actresses saying their lines.
Unfortunately very poor writing and directing made this movie unwatchable. I'm being generous with 5 stars.
- fridaynight-1
- Aug 28, 2024
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- jenrn-09722
- Aug 18, 2024
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- mysay-97-581086
- Aug 31, 2024
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Rachel Skarsten and Corey Sevier telegraph their performance. I felt no dynamic between the two of them. In fact, there is zero chemistry in almost every interaction regardless of the actors. Listlessness. A good bowel movement would have been more enjoyable. There are too many holes in this story which drives a thoughtful person insane. This movie gives safety personnel a bad name. Skarsten's character doesn't come off as someone that would have ever been in search and rescue. She exhibits no traits in the movie. The former girlfriend/boyfriend angle does not resonate. It wasn't how they broke up or the lame excuse that he was not emotionally there for her. They would have never dated period. How Jazz lamely weaseled her way into the case was cringe worthy. Nick allowing it was even more vomit worthy.
Hallmark bombed big time with this mystery dud. Redemption is far far away.
Hallmark bombed big time with this mystery dud. Redemption is far far away.
- ircregister-zulu
- Aug 18, 2024
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First I have to comment on the terrible wardrobe in this mystery...it was truly atrocious, with the exception of the detective Nick, whose suits dapper enough for his station. Second I thought the German Shepard who played Zeus was a lovely dog, who I wish was used a lot more in this film especially sine it is called "a K-9 mystery". Third, I didn't really appreciate the negative backstory between the two leads. It didn't seem like a very believable story...but maybe that was just due to their lack of chemistry. I really like the actor Corey Sevier, who played Nick, and I have seen him put in some great performances, but I think he needed a better script. Finally, I thought there were far too many coincidences for this story to be believable...and the dental records-wow!
In general I am a fan of Hallmark mysteries, but this isn't one that I can recommend.
While giving a corpse smelling dog demonstration for the forensics club at the school she and the now principal both attended, she finds a year old body under the floorboards...it looks like it might be a strict teacher from the school, but who did it and why?
In general I am a fan of Hallmark mysteries, but this isn't one that I can recommend.
While giving a corpse smelling dog demonstration for the forensics club at the school she and the now principal both attended, she finds a year old body under the floorboards...it looks like it might be a strict teacher from the school, but who did it and why?