Pretty Good

Perfect cast and a good story

Good story, Not enough for a whole film

Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

SPOILER ALERT: This is a very good movie. I think it is a true story, as at the end of the movie, details are given as to how events played out in the future, or for that matter, still are playing out. I am very fond of Cody Newton (The Last Brick Maker In America). Also, I am a supporter of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which is the striving point of this movie! If you enjoy good Christmas movies, true to life (may be true), then give this little gem a chance (and give St. Jude a thought also, as it is a great cause to give to)!

A new Christmas Classic that truly brings back the lost message of the season. Both children and adults will enjoy the truly entertaining characters and the story line, that keeps even the youngest viewers distracted until the final credits!! Great Work, Sandy!!

An interesting choice for a Christmas movie, but one that gives a little different message than others. It starts out as a buddy film set in the '50's, and it will be a nice trip down nostalgia lane for older baby boomers. The plot thickens to more of a crisis, as one of the boy's sister is sick from polio and fading fast, and the boy wants to make her Christmas special.The girl loves angels and the book "The Angel Doll", so he struggles to find (and afford) an angel doll for her. The message at the end of the book has a small angel asking the question: what can I give to the Christ child? It's something that all Christians should ask themselves each year during the holidays, and not just thinking about buying gifts and making out our own lists. There's also a strong underlying current on the importance of family ties in the film.While there may not necessarily be a "Hollywood" happy ending to this film, it's a well-told tale about a chapter in a boy's life. Be sure to see the extra clip on the DVD.

I saw this at its "World Premier" at the Spoletto Arts Festival here in Charleston, SC. It was wonderful. The only criticism I have is that the two main boys acted a little too grown up. The movie flowed well and really sucked you in. It is definitely a great 2 hours spent well. Do yourself a favor and see it when you can.