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Dealing with Destiny
Blake, Lloyd, Vinnie, and Ricardo have to deal with an assortment of challenges that are thrown in their way, such as final exams, college pranks, attack dogs, rivalries and, of course, girl troubles. Lloyd suspects Blake of making a move on his new girlfriend Zara, Ricardo falls in lust with the sexy gym girl, and Vinnie is more in love with Betsy, his yellow 1969 fiat sports car. And what about the arrival of the cute nurse called Destiny? Follow the turning of the tarot cards as Zara uses her self-styled cosmic powers to predict their future pathways. Amazingly, everything seems to be coming perfectly true- or is there a surprise at the bottom of the deck?
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Plot Summary
A driven executive is forced to confront her past when she returns to her hometown after her estranged father's death. While sorting through his belongings, she uncovers long-buried family secrets and unexpected truths about her own life. Ultimately, she must decide whether to return to her career-driven existence or embrace the possibility of a different future.
Critical Reception
Dealing with Destiny received a mixed to negative reception, with critics often citing a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters as major drawbacks. While some appreciated its attempts at emotional depth and family drama, the film struggled to stand out within its genre.
What Reviewers Say
Lacked originality and depth in its storytelling.
Character development was often superficial.
Felt like a derivative made-for-television movie.
Google audience: Audience reception for Dealing with Destiny is largely unavailable or uncatalogued in a way that provides specific likes or dislikes. The film did not generate significant widespread audience discussion or ratings on major platforms.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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