This Is Our Christmas

Very happily surprised to come across this little gold nugget of a holiday movie. I began to watch the film and enjoyed the characters that seemed very light hearted and Frank Capra esque. Then mid way through the film a distinguished older woman named Grandma Foxworth comes into a bakery. I kept looking and said to myself, "I know this actress". It was none other than Oscar winner Margaret O'Brien (Meet Me & St. Louis & Little Woman). Margaret and her grandson played by Vincent De Paul (James Foxworth) are magnificent together. They are classic old Hollywood in 2018. The movie looks like it could have been shot in 1940's style. I love Christmas movies filmed particularly in Hollywood. It had great nostalgia for me.

We enjoyed watching it with the family, a classic Hallmark movie. It's a simple sweet film with many cute moments. There are some beautiful images. It was cool to see Big Bear and other iconic LA spots. We found the characters likable. The kids loved to see Santa and the elf. A good holiday film to watch with your family.

So for me the story was fine. Parents and a guardian angel who is trying to encourage a teen daughter to understand the real meaning of the holidays. I have to say that the men in this movie were really attractive. The guys were not afraid to show emotion and I was moved by the performances. Look it is not the most in depth movie but if you are wanting to veggie out with family during the holidays this is perfect. No big story line. Easy to follow. ENJOYED IT-- I am from the Tampa bay area and I loved seeing snow scenes.

A FEEL GOOD Classic Christmas film. My family loved the music and the look. There is some magic here, plus romance and comedy. It has happy moments for all and the spirit of Christmas is alive and well.

This is a perfect holiday film for the family. The story is simple but enjoyable. There is true Christmas values and spiritual elements which are rare to find nowadays in most films. Clearly a low budget film but the cast is great and it is beautifully shot and directed. My kids liked it. We enjoyed it.