Préstame tu corazón

I liked this movie. Yes, it is formulaic. There is no doubt in your mind this is going to be a boy meets girl, boy falls in love with girl. It is simply this: a feel good movie. And if you don't mind seeing a movie that has "been done before", slightly different plots, different actors, cute kids, at Christmas, and you love the moment the boy and girl realize they love each other, then get your mug of hot cocoa, grab some holiday presents you need to wrap, and watch something that doesn't require your rapt attention. I personally am a sucker for romance: corny, Disney, Classics, Jane Austen, Bronte, TV shows/ movies, etc, etc. As long as boy gets girl, happy ending, I'm in! It's okay to like movies like this: fluff entertainment. Every movie doesn't need to be deep.

The inevitable happy outcome is telegraphed almost from the opening credits, however the characters are engaging enough to hold the viewer for entirety of the formulaic journey. A few plot elements do seem a bit of a stretch. For one, Hector Elizondo will buy the business provided the current owner is a family man, yet plans to move the business to Mexico causing the current employees to lose their jobs. For another, the natural father begs to see his little girl at Christmas, but only long enough to tell her that he can stay only for a day. Why bother to see her at all, one thinks.

The one reason I had for watching this film was Eric McCormack. In this film he is GORGEOUS!!!!!

Unfortunately the plot is so disgustingly sweet, and the little girl so disgustingly irksome, that whatever Eric McCormack contributes to it is lost :(

This movie really needs to be put on video. This would add the perfect touch to not only mine but alot of family's video collection. Believe me I know alot about movies and videos. This is a great opportunity to reach alot of homes during the holiday.

I think this movie is excellent--I watch it ever year at christmas time. It gives you a little fantacy to believe in that someday some dreams may come true. The little girl believes that her daddy is coming home soon and thinks the angel is going to help her.