Theler plays the buff single uncle taking care of his brother's kids for summer break whilst visiting land valuer Shaw is working on behalf of her big city client to cost the local library for sale and eventual redevelopment.
TV star Washington features in a supporting role as local wise-owl, green thumb and matchmaker Gus, at whose guesthouse Shaw is staying, and the surprise package is former Hollywood action lady Ticotin playing the head librarian concerned for the future of the town's beating heart.
It's bland and cheesy with a threadbare plot that's little more than an outline of tired cliches, everything from the inhospitable local cafe that only does one type of coffee to Theler's backstory as the black sheep who chose writing over the family business, offering no shocks, surprises nor suspense. The only surprise is how Washington and Ticotin ended up in this dull, superficial romcom.
Secret Summer
2016
Action / Family
Secret Summer
2016
Action / Family
9%
TOMATOMETER
9%
AUDIENCE
6.2/10
1K
Plot summary
Appraiser Rachel (Lindsey Shaw) receives the news that her top-notched client wants to buyout a small town’s beloved library to build a resort and spa on the land. Rachel is completely against the idea of leaving NYC but loses the argument to her boss. So Rachel packs her bags and flies out to California. During her first visit to the library she runs into writer, Jake (Derek Theler), who is researching the tale of Captain Black Bart’s hidden treasures for his next novel. With hopes of saving the library, Mrs. Archer (Rachel Ticotin), the librarian, pushes Jake to show Rachel what the library means to the town. Jake’s already got a lot on his plate with his research and taking care of his niece, Hailey (Chiara Aurelia), and nephew, Noah (Max Page), for the summer but he agrees to help out. As Rachel learns what the library means to the community she must find away to save it before it’s too late.
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Movie Reviews
Black Bart saves the books, but this pulp fiction is no page turner
Was a good watch.
You just can't watch anything any than these good for the whole family movies. Great family watching no Foul language no Sex scenes no Nudity just don't get any better than this. Yes I Highly recommend this Family friendly show. James Welch Henderson Arkansas. 4/20/2022.