I had seen this movie on VHS (a copy from a library), and found it to be fairly good. I then recently purchased a copy of the DVD version. The cover of the version I purchased says, "A heart warming classic for the holiday season!", and has the pictures of John Houseman, James Cromwell, and Michael Learned highlighted in Christmas ornaments. I don't know if the other DVD versions are as horrible, but this one has black "floaters", terrible color quality, and a grainy appearance that reminds me of some old film that an amatuer did.
BEWARE! Don't waste your money on this junk! I purchased this copy to donate to my local library. I had had so much success with all my other purchases that I didn't even bother previewing it. After it was processed at the library, I checked it out, and to my horror, I discovered how terrible the quality is. I didn't even finish watching it. I hope to find a DVD to purchase that has the original cover art that the VHS version has. I'm praying it will be better. I really would like to have a copy of this movie at our library, but they accept only DVD's as donations anymore.
Not what I expected
A real stretch of the imigination to think this was a Chirstmas movie, very disapointed.
Worse transfer to DVD quality I ever seen
This is going to be short. Quality = terrible. Sound = terrible. This transfer to DVD looks like a very used VHS tape that was in EP mode when transferred. This should be a CRIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What an insult! I couldn't even finish the movie it was so terrible.
The Christmas Wife has been one of my all time favorite movies for over 10 years now and I never get tired of watching it. As a matter of fact I watch it at least 3 times every Christmas season and I highly recommend it to anyone who likes good sentimental movies. More Info about this DVD Director(s): David Hugh Jones DVD Release Date: Released the 17 September 2002 Usually ships in 24 hours
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This is a sad and touching Christmas movie about a family who hasn't celebrated Christmas for years.They had stopped celebrating Christmas because only a couple of days before Christmas the last time they had their tree, and decorations up they had found out that their son had been killed in the Gulf War. It is several years later and their daughter may have cancer and a mysterious stranger shows up saying that he knew their son and he helps them to have faith and to rediscover the true meaning of Christmas and there is a nice surprise at the end of this movie. Get out the tissues or hankies for this one! More Info about this DVD Director(s): Christopher Leitch DVD Release Date: Released the 23 September 2003 Usually ships in 24 hours
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One of the truly great Christmas films at long last comes to DVD. Ed Asner, Fred Gwynne, Rene Auberjenois, and writer/director Alan Shapiro and his talented crew make this Dickens-esque family perennial a must-see. Do yourself a favor and get a copy. More Info about this DVD Director(s): Alan Shapiro DVD Release Date: Released the 07 September 2004 Usually ships in 24 hours
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We bought ANGEL DOLL after reading about it in a piece for the St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Memphis (the film has a connection to this facility). Our expectations were not high, but the film was quite a pleasant surprise. There are no big stars in the movie, but the performances are solid and believable. I've seen my share of similar plot-lines (i.e., poor kid or family overcomes hardships to appreciate the true meaning of Christmas or friendship or loyalty or whatever. But Angel Doll does not cross into hokeyville. It manages to remain true to its themes and entertaining to the viewer. For the price, it's a wonderful value for any video collection. More Info about this DVD Director(s): Alexander Johnston DVD Release Date: Released the 11 November 2003 Usually ships in 24 hours
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Excellent product and very prompt delivery. Very happy with the transaction. More Info about this DVD Director(s): Rodney Gibbons DVD Release Date: Released the 23 September 2003 Usually ships in 24 hours
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