Very often I see films that start out with so much promise, but then completely fall apart, becoming either nonsensical or tedious. It is a common complaint among reviewers. But just the reverse can be said for “Cupid and Cate.” The first 30 minutes (40, with commercials) bored me. I couldn’t find anything to like about the lead character or her family. Suddenly, life is breathed into the script as we realize how complex the characters really are (well, complex for television). The father who seems verbally abusive begins to flesh out. He’s dimensional; he’s not just argumentative. He also has a compassionate side. The sisters also reveal their depth, and the characters become people you would like to know. Hallmark Hall of Fame comes through again. “Cupid and Cate” is enjoyable, well acted and perceptive. Just hang in there, it’s worth wading through the first half hour.