Right Before Their Eyes

A kindhearted social worker stars in this sweet yet simplistic contemporary from Walker (Emma’s Hero). Between trying to find a new foster home for a troubled 17-year-old and caring for her willful grandmother, 23-year-old Clare Martin has a lot on her plate—and that’s not to mention her hotshot lawyer boyfriend, Aiden, whose career aspirations threaten to derail hers plans for a simple family life. When Clare’s grandmother goes missing during a snowstorm, Aiden is predictably nowhere to be found. Thankfully, her devout ex-boyfriend, Mason, comes to the rescue to help her search (and assure her that God is watching over her grandmother). Later, Mason reveals information about Aiden that makes Clare seriously doubt her relationship—but just as sparks start to fly between the former high school sweethearts, Mason’s accepted to an out-of-state medical school, threatening to end their romance before it can start. While Clare’s bond with her grandmother adds heart, the Hallmark movie–esque contrast between career-obsessed Aiden and hometown hero Mason robs the romance plot of suspense. The feel-good moments don’t do enough to separate this from the pack. (Feb.)