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Second Time Around
A young man goes to Las Vegas with his best friend to prove he can win big bucks. When he loses all of the money, he and his friend get help from a young woman who tells the man the story of some special stones that are part of a legend involving time travel and parallel universes. When the trio get in a car accident, the young gambler is the only survivor. Pursued by a female detective, the two accidentally end up back in time on Christmas Day, where the gambler decides to make the wrong things right, and he also ends up falling in love with the detective.
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Plot Summary
A recently widowed woman inherits her estranged mother's charming but dilapidated bed and breakfast in rural France. Upon arrival, she discovers a handsome Italian chef working there and a community that embraces her, leading her to confront her past and reconsider her future.
Critical Reception
Second Time Around received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised its charming European setting and the performances of its lead actresses. However, some reviewers found the plot predictable and the pacing occasionally slow.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its picturesque French countryside setting.
Noted for the strong performances of its female leads.
Some found the romantic storyline and overall plot to be somewhat formulaic.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Second Time Around' is not widely available through aggregated Google user reviews.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'The Last Sign-Up' before being changed to 'Second Time Around' for its release.
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