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2012-05-23 02:02:24

A great Christmas movie

This review is from: The Christmas Blessing (DVD) I couldn't wait for this movie to come out so I could buy it. I just love the whole meaning behind it.

2012-05-22 10:29:17

Loved it!

I cried over Christmas shoes and saw it a couple times. Then I saw this, the sequel. I love the way they led into this movie and answered questions about the first one. And that the two men finally knew who each other were, that was revealed in the ending was super! My husband isn't into these type movies and he actually stayed put and watched both movies in one sitting. That really says alot about these movies as a whole. Enjoy! I was not the least bit disappointed at this one, it was the perfect ending to "The Christmas Shoes".

2012-05-13 10:35:34

The Christmas Blessing

This is one of the BEST DVD'S that can be enjoyed by all! The story weaves several themes. As a result, you do not know what to expect next. The results are pleasing and surprising. The DVD is so well done that I gave several away as Christmas gifts.

2012-05-12 17:41:12

The Christmas Blessing

This review is from: The Christmas Blessing (DVD) We enjoyed this video very much. Glad there was a follow-up to The Christmas Shoes.

2012-05-08 04:15:52

So Disappointing If You Read The Book

After reading the book, this movie is such a disappointment that it isn't staying in my dvd collection. It's one thing to edit a book down to keep the movie within time guidelines, it's another to take a movie and start snipping away characters and plots for the sake of simply making a movie version. Why make a movie version at all if you aren't going to stick with the author's characters and plot lines. By the time all the snipping away of characters and plot lines were done with the book, a person who read the book had to not only take a double look...but a triple and a quadruple. The movie version has so many holes, it looked like swiss cheese. Gone was Nathan's Grandma, gone was his sister Rachel, gone was Megan's parents, gone was Charlie's mother, gone was the fact that Nathan took new red shoes to his Mom's gravesite every year, gone was the fact that Nathan's dad was fixed up with Lydia by his Mother-In-Law (whom he lived with), gone was the lady with the neon cap that Meghan raced with...and her meaning in the story, gone was the fact that Meghan was younger than Nathan...and those are just some of the holes in the swiss cheese. Nor do I remember any bar scenes in the book and I don't believe that it was necessary for that to be put in the movie when there was a wealth about Charlie's Dad from the book that could have been used to identify who he was and what he was feeling.I am very grateful that I had read the book before I had seen this movie. Otherwise, there is so much story and characters that I would have never known were missing....things than made added into the richness of "The Christmas Blessing" in the book form. This was a cheesy, cheaply remake of a book that deserved so much more. I can hardly believe that the author would sign her work over so that it could get so badly chopped up.Do yourself a favor. Buy & read the book over wasting money on this dvd...you will be rewarded with a wonderful and meaningful story, as opposed to buying a cheaply made dvd. Usually I donate movies that I don't want to keep to the library for either their use or for their sales to buy new books. This dvd just may go in the trash can instead of the library donation pile.

2012-05-08 00:55:33

The Christmas Blessing

This review is from: The Christmas Blessing (DVD) The DVD The Christmas Blessing arrived very quickly and was in excellent condition as represented.

2012-05-05 14:29:32

Good theme

This review is from: The Christmas Blessing (DVD) This film shows the experience of many that have lost loved ones during the holidays. There are several plots going on. One of them is the breakdown of a marriage. I would have liked this film better if Mr. Lowe had put more into it. He seems to have very little emotion and even his expressions have little variation. The other actors do a very good job, especially the little boy who is very good. He was very well directed and gave an outstanding performance in a role very difficult for anyone, and more so for someone so young.

2012-05-04 18:46:27

Wonderful Movie

This movie may not be the best movie ever produced but the meaning hit's your heart in a big way. I would recommend watching this when you are down and you will soon know how fortunate you are.

2012-05-04 14:48:42

Disappointed

This review is from: The Christmas Blessing (DVD) I was very disappointed with this movie. If I could have given it no stars I would have. I really loved The Christmas Shoes. That was a well done and touching movie. I can only agree with all the other negative reviews on here 100% about the story line etc. It was just not a well done movie at all.

2012-05-04 00:42:48

The best Christmas movie I have ever seen!!

This review is from: The Christmas Blessing (DVD) this is a wonderful movie. I loved all the actors, makes you cry at times, what a well written show to go along with the song..Even my husband has watched it 2 times with me...He usually don't like chic flicks, but this is awesome...any guy should like it.

2012-04-29 10:49:39

the christmas blessing

This review is from: The Christmas Blessing (DVD) great movie, a nice sequel to the christmas shoes, so glad i bought this for my collection.fred,newcastle, me.

2012-04-28 13:53:57

The Christmas Blessing

This review is from: The Christmas Blessing (DVD) Video did not work. It only played for first five minutes.Quality is very bad since the dvd was scratched and damage.

2012-04-26 05:58:37

Christmas Blessing DVD

I love my recent purchase of THE CHRISTMAS BLESSING. For some reason it won't play on my DVD player but it works on my computer so it isn't the fault of the dvd itself. I still watch it and love it.. it is the sequel to THE CHRISTMAS SHOES which has been a favorite of mine for years.

Amy Adler 2012-04-25 20:14:46

At holidaytime, find this sweet little flick, it will bring a tear and a reminder to count your blessings

Nathan (Neil Patrick Harris) is a doctor in a large, New Englandmedical center. But, one day, after losing a teenage patient on theoperating table, he decides to ask for an extended leave. Emotionally,he's drained. Heading to his hometown in Vermont, Nathan surprises hisfather with his visit and even more so when dad learns that his son isstaying indefinitely and will help repair cars at his father's garage!Long ago, when Nathan was 10, he lost his mother and his widowed fatherhas never looked in another lady's direction. Nathan, too, hasneglected his lovelife in favor of his career. But, changes are coming.First, Grandmother finally arranges for dad to have a new officeemployee, a good-looking widow. Could this be a bit of matchmaking?Then, Nathan meets a lovely teacher, Meghan (Rebecca Gayheart) when hercar needs some minor repairs and he soon feels the pull on hisheartstrings. Also in town is a father, Tucker (Shaun Johnston) and hisyoung son, Charlie (Angus T. Jones). Tucker takes care of lawns andhome repairs and Charlie is expected to help, leaving him little timeto play with friends. Meghan is Charlie's teacher and Nathan helpscoach an afterschool basketball program. Soon, Nathan invites Charlieto be part of the group and the kid's got game! But, after the younglad collapses on the court, things change. Charlie is discovered tohave an underlying heart condition. Will medicine save his life? Then,too, Meghan seems healthy but could she have a medical problem as well?Will Nathan open up his heart to love only to have it broken? This is asweet film, somewhat sad but still a great reminder for everyone tocount their blessings at holiday time. We need to reach out to others,even if it means getting hurt, and we also should tell those around usthat we love them, for tomorrow may never come. All of the actors heredo a wonderful job, making a film that could be described as somewhatcontrived and improbable, work. Harris is terrific, with an understateddelivery that turns occasionally stilted lines into touching ones.Jones, also, the young star of Two and a Half Men, is quite good as theailing child. This flick is also a sequel to the movie Christmas Shoes,which starred Rob Lowe, and he is on hand to support the others. But,it is not necessary to see the films in order, as this one can beenjoyed on its own and has plenty of flashbacks. The settings,costumes, camera work and direction are mighty nice, too. If you enjoythoughtful, romantic tearjerkers, you should ask Santa for a deliveryof the DVD to your stocking. You will undoubtedly find it a blessing.

2012-04-24 15:25:58

Good message

I am giving "The Christmas Blessing" only three stars, because personally I found it to be a little boring. It took me about 1/2 to 2/3 into the movie before I could get interested in the story. I also thought the acting seemed too scripted at times. I, however, did appreciate the message of the movie, which was to embrace life, and not let the past rule your future. Charlie from the "Christmas Shoes" is all grown up, but the death of his mother, and a fear he has had since 10 years old of losing his dad is keeping him stuck in the past. Throughout the movie, Charlie learns to let go of his fears and his past.

2012-04-24 12:13:41

Love This Sequel to the Christmas Shoes

This review is from: The Christmas Blessing (DVD) I loved the Christmas Shoes and sometimes I am not as happy with a sequel to a great movie. But this is definetly a good one. I recommend this as a great family movie. Great acting and very sentimental.

2012-04-20 00:23:47

A Blessing to watch, part two of the Christmas Shoes

I have been a collector, of holiday movies for YEARS and Years. And this is one of the best. Please watch or purchse the Christmas Shoes first since this is part two. You won't be lost since they give FLASH backs to the first movie. But You will enjoy both and this one is a wonderful part two. I can't wait for the part 3.

2012-04-19 09:58:43

Touching Story

I did not view the first video "Shoes" before watching this one, but I would recommend doing so.It is rare to find a good moral movie, that the whole family can watch together.We enjoyed this one.

2012-04-11 07:47:24

Disappointed

I was very disappointed with this movie. If I could have given it no stars I would have. I really loved The Christmas Shoes. That was a well done and touching movie. I can only agree with all the other negative reviews on here 100% about the story line etc. It was just not a well done movie at all.

2012-04-10 15:26:20

Girls night movie

Very good sequel to Christmas Shoes. Have tissues handy. It is a real tear jerker.