Sentimental me; I'm usually not that deeply impressed with most of the movies created for Hallmark TV; but BACK to You and ME hits a softer, sentimental spot. The predictable story line makes you wish for a moment to go back to a certain time that feels similar. Dr. Syd Ludwick(Lisa Hartman)is having a bad day after losing one of her terminal ill patients. She is advised to get away from work and a stagnant relationship for a while. Syd travels make to her tiny hometown for the first time since her father's funeral. Things are awkward between Syd and her estranged mother Helen(Rue McClanahan). The town is on a health kick that coincides with Syd's upcoming high school reunion. Most of her classmates of course have changed with age, but some people are a little envious that Syd seems to have not changed a bit...she is still a fox. There are old wounds to be mended and an old love connection rekindled, when the doc sees her old flame Gus(Dale Mitkiff),now a single dad. Hartman is still just adorable as ever; but doesn't really get to show off her acting skills in this project. And bless her heart; McClanahan, a bit heavier than in her meatier roles, still commands your attention. I've never really liked Mitkiff ever since his bad attempt at portraying Elvis Presley in a 1988 made-for-TV movie. Even in Stephen King's PET SEMATARY, he seemed sold on himself. In this heartwarming story he comes across very likable. This wholesome film can be enjoyed by the entire family. The cast also features: Barbara Niven, Joel McCrary, Romy Rosemont, Don Harvey and Larry Manetti.

Quite a good film is depicted here despite the fact that it's hard to believe that Rue MacLanahan's daughter did not realize that Rue was staying out and away from her terminally ill husband and father because he wanted it that way.

You know that the waitress who is chasing after Dale Midkiff will wind up with the attorney. They have so much in common. That's so obvious.

That being all said, the picture succeeds because it's a sentimental tale about home life, the saving of the life of a young boy and the renewed love of his widower father and woman doctor who comes back to the town to attend a high school reunion.

I love seeing Dale Midkiff once more in a Hallmark movie....especially one that brings out a tender/strong character. He looks as good as he did in the first one I saw him in.....Love Comes Softly. And Lisa Hartman Black (wife of Clint Black) is as lovely as ever and so wonderfully slim. This movie is definitely a "chick flick" and so enjoyable to watch. If you like modern movies with a nice ending and beautiful cast, you will like this one. Larry Manetti from Magnum PI did a grand part as one of the high school classmates at the reunion. All now grown and some completely different from their high school days. Others still unchanged, except in looks. If you are a fan of Dale, and enjoy fairy tales (few people look this good at their high school reunions, I think),you will love this one. Just let yourself pretend you are one of them. :) Rue McClanahan is an added asset, of course, to any movie.