The uneven realization of details keeps it from being exceptional, but it should be a pleasant experience for anyone who is likely to see it. UNDERCOVER BRIDESMAID is a good Hallmark Channel TV-movie that shows signs of some good work here and there. Nicole Paggi is surprisingly good as Daisy, the bride-to-be who starts as a ditz and remains one throughout, but one with heart. Miss Burns is all right as Tanya, but it's hard to differentiate the character's discomfort with the situation from Miss Burns' ability as an actress. The script tries to do too much for the cast and crew to handle, dealing with family issues, the mystery aspects - tracking down who, if anyone, is trying to harm the bride - and the revelation of Tanya's emotional background. The script is decent, but it feels as if the emotional transitions lack much subtlety as characters change but do so in neat, ratcheting leaps suddenly from one position to another.
Hallmark tries a variation on MISS CONGENIALITY as Brooke Burns plays Tanya, a competent young woman working for a private security firm, goes undercover at a rich man's daughter's wedding. As such, if you see yourself as a potential fan, get the DVD and snuggle under the covers of your bed for a nice, warm, fun evening. The cast of Burns, Paggi, Hall, Harrison, Baldoni and all others, is very attractive and entertaining while costumes, sets, script and direction definitely measure up. Yes, its somewhat adhered to a formula and a "borrowing" of elements, but that's of little importance. But, will Jake distract Tanya from her main pursuit, which is to keep an eye on Daisy? For those that adore the film Miss Congeniality or light romantic comedy, it would be safe to predict a liking for this movie, too. Once a good-looking groomsman named Jake (Justin Baldoni) shows up, Tanya does start to lose some of her wariness and stiff demeanor. Soon, Tanya has to participate in group hugs, girly pre-bridal festivities and more.
Naturally, Tanya hates the idea but has no choice, getting some moral support from fellow agent Henry (Shashawnee Hall).
Thompson (Gregory Harrison), her dad, will spare no expense to make certain his daughter is safe. But, as luck would have it, she is assigned to go undercover as a bridesmaid to protect a lovely Texas heiress, Daisy (Nicole Paggi) who is about to be wed and has been receiving threatening letters. Therefore, these days, she is more concerned with karate chops than kisses. She herself, once in love, was jilted at the altar. Tanya (Brooke Burns) is a covert law enforcement officer.
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