- Network: Lifetime
- Series Premiere Date: Jan 21, 2017
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It was a nice, easy watch, and they didn’t bastardize anything--which, honestly, in today’s world of awful reboots is the highest praise.
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When they’re on, they’re really on, spending every waking moment cheerfully chattering away about anything and everything. That sort of happy dynamic is relatively easy to replicate, but when things get difficult, the chemistry between the actresses isn’t crackling enough to really sell the passion behind the conflict.
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While the friendship between Midler and Hershey was really given time to grow onscreen, this bonding feels more rushed. There are moments worth tuning in for, though. ... Menzel still crushes the musical aspect of CC. And Long manages to imbue cold Hillary with a nice warmth.
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Beaches hits some sweet spots without being overly taxing on the male gene.
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When C.C. and Whitney predictably fight over the same man, your eyes may roll. And that’s a good reflex. While you may not mind revisiting “Beaches,” you may not feel the same emotions washing over you--because you already know the story.