I had been cringing at the thought of the VS models storyline but it really wasn't that bad at all. I mean, the actual plot aspect of it was pretty trite, but the models were cute and Danny was flirty and Steve was jealous, so, it worked for me. Plus, the final scene with Uncle Steve! Aw! Steve and Gracie together makes my heart go smooshy.

As for the rest of it, meh, it was okay. You're right in that they should have made better use of C. Thomas Howell, he's a wonderful actor with a lot of presence.