That Darn Girl Movie Review: Secret Life of a Celebrity Surrogate

Talk about a fun twist! With so many storylines involving surrogacy, it’s hard to differentiate them.  However, this movie does just that.  It becomes a mystery with breadcrumbs throughout the story to give the viewers clues to Ava’s motives.  Also, Liv’s ability to see the writing on the wall sooner than most Lifetime leads is a selling point.  She tries to enlist the help of Cassidy and their chef, Peter, but both are too entangled with the couple.  You will clutch your pearls when Ava and Hayden make Liv public enemy number one, terminate the contract, and punish Liv.  This movie is worth the watch.

I give it 4 out of 5 stars

Don’t think for too long – Cassidy

Hey, it’s me.  How soon can I be on that flight? – Liv

Do Dancing with the Stars, they said.  What’s the worst that can happen? – Ava

How was your flight? How is your drink? Do you want to have our baby? – Hayden

Let’s just say, they are pretty good at getting people to do whatever they want – Peter

After her ex leaves her devastated, Olivia is desperate to flee the city to get a fresh start. She is contacted by an old friend offering a very lucrative opportunity and Olivia agrees to be the surrogate for a very successful actress. Olivia is welcomed into her home and pampered in the lap of luxury. But appearances can be deceiving, when she finds out that Starlet and her husband are harboring some very dark secrets.

Directed by Mark Gantt
Written by Courtney Henggeler
Produced by Ross Kohn and Nancy Leopardi
Director of Photography Andrew Russo