Having recieved the film and watching it in early November, I thought I wouldn't enjoy a Christmas film simply because I wasnt in the mood.
But I am happy to say I was pleasently suprised with this film.
Overall I thought it was a very nice, clean, and enjoyable movie.
In my opinion evry aspect of the film was very enjoyable and done very well. Of course it had its minor flaws but what film doesn't.
In particular I really enjoyed the character of Nick and the story in which he takes part of. There was something about Michael Kelley's performance in the role that made him very relateable and fun to watch.
Bottom line, I really enjoyed the movie. I plan on making this one of my annual christmas viewings. A great Christmas film for the whole family.
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Disappointing and Depressing
I always make a point of reading other peoples reviews of a movie before I purchase it, although I do not write them myself; and purchased this one solely on the 6 glowing endorsements that were listed here for it. This is the first time I have ever been totally let down by what was written versus the actual movie. In fact; the only real facts to be noted from the reviews are that this 45 minute movie, which was obviously cheaply made and with very poor audio, are the bits about it being in Chicago and that it is a story about Christmas despair. There was nothing uplifting, nothing cheerful, no happy ending and the DVD is now residing in the trash can - it's just that bad. If you want to see a Christmas movie that will make you so totally depressed by the time you finish watching it that you want to stick you head in the oven and turn the gas on, then this one is for you.
A holiday blessing
I first saw this on Lifetime in the nineties and then searched for it on video a few years ago when I was on a Christmas movie kick. It ranks as one of the all time best in my opinion, even though it was an independant film with no famous actors. I enjoy every scene, as well as the acting performances. Especially from the lead actor, who I think adds a lot to the film. There is some funny audio commentary about how his performance in the latter scenes were enhanced. It may not have much appeal for kids (or it may) but I think every fan of Christmas movies will enjoy this. It really captures the spirit of the season and makes me wish that I lived in Chicago during Christmas.
This is a great holiday movie for the whole family. All of my kids enjoyed it as much as I did! It was great to see Crystal Bernard back in a "fun" role and with the old Helen from Wings look back again!!
There is a sequel to this movie coming out this year. On Dec 17th Hallmark will premire 'Meet The Santas'. Should be another good movie!! More Info about this DVD Actor(s): Steve Guttenberg DVD Release Date: Released the 08 November 2005 Usually ships in 24 hours
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This was such a cute story. When I saw it on TV, I had to have it. As a young girl, Holly Grant asks Santa for a boyfriend. Now, 20 years later and with a failed romance in her past, Holly is wondering why Santa never gave her that perfect guy he promised. When Holly meets the same Santa again, she asks him. Santa sends "Doug Firwood" over to be her "boyfriend for Christmas" and the movie takes off.
Charles Durning is fantastic as Santa. Holly Grant and Doug Firwood make such a cute couple. It's a great "feel good" light-hearted romance and Christmas story and worth watching over and over again. If I tell you any more, I would have to tell the story.
Yes. This IS a chick-flick, sooooo, if you are an insensitive, belching, beer-breath, and otherwise gassy... More Info about this DVD Director(s): Kevin Connor DVD Release Date: Released the 08 November 2005 Usually ships in 24 hours
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Charles Dicken's Christmas Carol is one of my favorite classic books and I have seen many movie versions of the book and I have loved them all from the traditional ones like the movies starring Alastair Sim, Reginald Owen, Patrick Stewart and George C. Scott to the modern variations like A Carol Christmas starring Tori Spelling and while this modern twist on the old tale may not be original because they have already done other feminine versions of A Christmas carol such as Ebbie, A Diva's Christmas carol, Ms. Scrooge, etc, I still liked A Carol Christmas and thought it was good and very entertaining. I first watched A Carol Christmas when I taped this movie last Christmas of 2004 when it was shown on The Hallmark Channel and I'm so glad this movie has made it to DVD and I very highly... More Info about this DVD Actor(s): Tori Spelling DVD Release Date: Released the 08 November 2005 Special Order
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