![]() ![]() She is introduced as a typical rising Hollywood actress, and Bryce is a single, work-focused agent. When Bryce and Madison are first seen together, it is not clear why Bryce is Madison’s agent, as she seems bored and even embarrassed by his choices in representing her. There is a frenetic montage of girls and drinks which, while establishing exposition, isn’t particularly convincing or endearing. The opening of Stars Fell on Alabama establishes Bryce Dixon’s lifestyle as a Hollywood bachelor. This film is not salvaged by his direction, falling short in many narrative areas. Sheich usually works in visual effects production, and has built an impressive resume to that end. The rest of the film sees Bryce rediscovering his small-town roots, and his true feelings and priorities, as he introduces his town and his friends to Madison. When he discovers that he is the only remaining single member of his old friend group, he manages to convince his client, actress Madison Belle ( Ciara Hanna), to attend his upcoming high school reunion with him and pose as his girlfriend. Sheich’s Stars Fell on Alabamatells the story of Bryce Dixon ( James Maslow), a Hollywood film agent who hasn’t been back to his small Alabama hometown in fifteen years. And ultimately, of course, Stars Fell on Alabama is a love story, named after - and featuring a performance of - the timeless jazz standard Stars Fell on Alabama.V.W. The movie features the South but doesn't make fun of it. While Stars Fell on Alabama is lighthearted and fun, the movie explores a number of topics, including the definition of success, the role of friends and family, and following one's heart. Bryce's lie about being Madison's boyfriend is revealed to everyone, and his apology leads to a final dance under the stars at the reunion. ![]() During the reunion weekend, Zane shows up in Alabama to win Madison back, Madison gets the news that she has landed the role of a lifetime with Bryce's help, and Bryce comes to the realization that he loves Madison, just as Zane takes a knee to propose to her. Bryce and Madison (who is not quite the fish-out-of-water one might expect) get to know each other better over the course of many pre-reunion events, often with Bryce's small circle of high school friends (David, Rick, Rachel, and Mark) and former classmates (Winton the Mayor, Charlotte the former head cheerleader, Kevin the high school bully, and others) in tow. Madison reluctantly accepts - if only to get out of LA for the weekend so she can avoid her ex-boyfriend, rock star Zane Thomas. ![]() Bryce tries to convince Madison to accompany him to his high school reunion in Alabama and pretend to be his girlfriend. Willow Valley, Alabama is soon abuzz with news of the impending arrival of Bryce and his mystery starlet. As Bryce prepares to return home for his 15 year high school reunion and realizes his high school classmates are judging him poorly because he isn't married with children, he stretches the truth and tells them that Madison is his girlfriend. He does, however, keep up with a small circle of his best friends from high school (hat tip to Facebook). Bryce moved from Alabama to California 15 years ago for college and to pursue his dreams, leaving his past behind. Stars Fell on Alabama is a romantic comedy about Bryce Dixon, a successful Hollywood agent who focuses on work and an extravagant LA-lifestyle, and Madison Belle, a Hollywood starlet on the verge of becoming a true star, if she can just land the right role. ![]()
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