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Once in a while, a movie comes along that reminds us how powerful love can be. In the midst of war in Afghanistan, Captain Cody Cullen (John Newton, Desperate Housewives) is touched by lovely card sent by Faith Spelman (Alice Evans, The Chris Isaak Show) from the small picturesque town of Nevada City, California. As months pass, the card never leaves his side, giving him the strength to survive and setting him on a mission to find her. The Christmas Card has received massive critical acclaim and audiences are raving. Now for the first time on DVD, Emmy-nominated (TBD) The Christmas Card is available with great bonus features and is the perfect gift for this holiday season! more info
Very good, clean, romantic movie!!!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This movie is about a soldier who falls in love with an unknown woman through the “Dear Servicemember” Christmas card she sends to “Any Soldier” stationed in Afghanistan. When the soldier is awarded a leave soon after receiving the card, he heads to this woman’s town to meet her. Her parents take him in for the holiday season and give him a job at their lumber mill in exchange for the room and board he is enjoying. You’ll have to see the movie to see how the romance plays out. This movie is lacking in a lot of areas (thank goodness!) It has absolutely NO swearing or profanity, NO premarital sex, NO talk about having sex, NO innuendos about sex, and NO divorced/dysfunctional families. Other than a brief attack scene set in Afghanistan, the movie is blood free as well. What this movie DOES have is a strong, loving, caring central family, characters reaching out to people in need, respect for those serving in the military, respect from those serving in the military, characters that go to church, humor, romance, and a sweetness you don’t find in Hollywood’s mainstream fare. It makes me wish I had Satellite TV so that I could get the Hallmark Channel. I didn’t rate it a 5 because some of the acting was less that stellar and, though the characters went to church, it was odd that there were no children in church, just older people and the young couple the movie centers around. I thought the lack of children was odd and it sort of sends a bad message that church is not for the younger generation, only for old folks. Maybe there are churches out there that don’t allow children, but that seems weird. Anyway, this is a really good movie and I think I will add it to my collection. See if your public library has it available if you’d like to see it before you buy it.
I love fairy tales –
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Yes, perhaps the story was somewhat unbelievable and “sugary”. There were also a few inconsistencies along the way. However, it is a movie that I can watch time and again and revel in a family who loves each other, loves their country, their town, and their faith. It is a made for TV movie by Hallmark. You can trust that these kinds of movies will be clean and family friendly. If you are looking for a sweet little romantic story, this will fill the bill.
A good family movie
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I live in Grass Valley/Nevada city and saw the filming of this movie, which made me what to see it complete. It is a good, clean family movie with lots of family values. Yes, maybe the acting wasn’t all that great but it sent a good measage to all. I would add this movie to my collection.
Fantastic Movie
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a great movie, it portrays good family values as well as a great story line. It also honors the veterans which is not something you see alot. It is a genuine movie that shows that there are still families who love each other and who put faith and family and love above all else. I would reccomend this movie to anyone.
AWESOME and POWERFUL story
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This movie was powerful and awesome. It shows that love does conquer all. The woman is doing the Christian thing and the church is sending postacrds to various unknown soldiers.One Soldier thinks he has it all together until a fellow soldier, who knew he was going to make it home, dies. With this new burden he seeks to find the love expressed through the letters. When he finds it, he sees that the fight for love is def. a tricky one.
Best Christmas DVD
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is the best ever christmas story. I saw it one year on Hallmark whilst visiting my daughter in the U.S. and I had to have it. I have watched it again and again and love it everytime. My friends in Austalia all love it too.
I highly recommend this movie to anyone that really likes a good old fashioned love story. Although this is called a christmas story you can watch it anytime and enjoy it everytime.
Good, clean, very fun movie.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Honestly, at first I thought this movie looked a little boring. From the cover, it looked only ok. I then watched this, and loved the small-town scenes and old-time romance between the parents. It was a fun romance too, but it seemed that Cody was much more interested in Faith than she was with him. Whether she was just ignorant, or purposefully not interested, she was extremely dry and unaffectionate. The movie was almost perfect, if only Faith would have been more real and emotionally in touch with what was going on between her and Cody. This movie is suitable for all ages; no swearing, perverse actions, or anything else. I really enjoyed this movie because it was not like the trashy movies being made today.
Best/Worst Movie Ever!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This movie was terrible. It is so terrible, it is funny. My husband and I have turned it into a holiday tradition. Every December we sit down and make fun of the terrible acting (esp the “wacky uncle”). If you are looking for a movie that is so bad that it’s funny, you’ve found it!
A true “feel good” Movie
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
In a world of uncertainty, pain, and sorrow I thoroughly enjoy being reminded there are still many good people…not only in the movie but the writers and actors who created a wonderful story, who believe there are still people in the world who want to watch a clean, simple story about family values instead of violence and horror. One of my all time favorite stories that truly makes me feel good every time I watch it!
Very poorly done
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I am suprised that so many reviewers have given this movie 5 stars – I found the story line completely predictable, most of the scenarios in this film are unbelievable, and this couple will be coasting along and you wonder how their relationship will grow, and all of a sudden they will be necking on the couch, throwing themeselves on each other, rolling on the ground kissing etc – very weird – as though they wanted to throw in some passion, but didn’t have time or take the time to make it build to that point – like the director went back after finishing the movie, and said – ya’ know, we should throw in some kissing – not at all well done, and as I said, completely predictable. You should probably just rent this movie, or borrow it from a friend, and spend your money on movies you would enjoy watching over and over – such as the Anne of Green Gables series, Pride and Prejudice, Jane Erye, Little House on the Prairie, Dr. Quinn. If you are wanting a Christmas movie, perhaps It’s a Wonderful Life is a much better choice – even if you have seen it 100 times before.