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Stars Fell on Alabama is a romantic comedy film released in 2021, starring James Maslow as Bryce, a successful Hollywood agent, Ciara Hanna as Sloane, his high school sweetheart and Lesa Wilson as Annie, Sloane's best friend. The movie is set in Alabama and revolves around the charming but scattered love life of Bryce. At the beginning of the movie, Bryce is seen as a shallow, self-centered man who is only interested in the celebrity world. However, he receives an invitation to his hometown in Alabama for his high school reunion, where he bumps into Sloane, his past flame. Sloane is a doctor and has a stable life, settled in her hometown. Unlike Bryce, she is content with her simple life, which involves living with her parents in their family home, and has a steady boyfriend.

Despite the differences between them, Bryce cannot resist his feelings for Sloane, and he tries to win her back. However, Sloane has moved on from her past with Bryce and her family is very protective of her. She warns Bryce not to mess with her emotions again.

As Bryce and Sloane's chance meetings coincide with a Hollywood A-list actor, the film showcases the complexities of his Hollywood world and the unique lifestyle in rural Alabama. In Alabama, Bryce struggles with reconciling his Hollywood identity with his roots, his past and the present. As he spends more time in Alabama, Bryce ends up being a fish out of water and gets forced into meeting some of Sloane's family and friends. He also rekindles his friendship with Annie, Sloane's friend, who has always had a soft spot for him.

As the movie progresses, Bryce tries to woo Sloane by trying to prove that he is a different man from who he was in high school, but he finds himself in comedic and embarrassing situations. Meanwhile, Sloane’s boyfriend is aware of the situation and is trying to compete for her affection. Eventually, Bryce realizes that he must make a choice between the superficiality of his life in Hollywood and the authenticity of his past in Alabama.

The movie boasts a stellar cast, with James Maslow delivering a standout performance as Bryce. He infuses the character with enough charm and humor to make the audience root for him, despite his initial brashness. Ciara Hanna, on the other hand, brings depth and maturity to the character of Sloane, making her a strong and relatable lead. Lesa Wilson adds a comic element to the film with her character of Annie.

The movie loses its place at some points, especially during the reunions' event, where the blending of Hollywood glamour and small-town life resulted in a jarring contrast. But it manages to hold its ground with its endearing lead characters.

Overall, Stars Fell on Alabama is a delightful movie that will appeal to fans of romantic comedies. It explores the complexities of romantic relationships and the challenges of reconciling with our past, all while providing several laugh-out-loud moments. The portrayal of small-town life in Alabama also gives viewers a glimpse into the unique lifestyle in rural America. It is a lighthearted and sweet movie that will leave you with a smile on your face.

Stars Fell on Alabama is a 2021 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 43 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.6.