Noël en Péril

Lloyd Bridges, in the waning years of his film career seemed to devote himself, to a greater degree, to utilizing the film media to express family values. In this particular entry in the genre, the acting is of medium quality and the story line is simple... Santa has to find his replacement or Christmas is lost. (Hollywood seems to put aside the real meaning of Christmas in their tale-telling.) During his search, several sub-plots evolve and therein lies the fun and warmth. Of course the ending is cast in stone, but in spite of the lack of major production values, I found myself identifying with the characters and rooting for the good guys to win. I was not disappointed and left the picture with a good feeling in my heart and a little bit more love for mankind, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR ALL AGES.

Oh I wish I could send pictures.... I was an extra in this movie while they were filming in Toronto.... I have funny stories and memories came flooding back when I found >>>A $20 bill that states it is for Motion Pictures Only. <<<

I was seeing if I could find this movie to watch for nastalgia sakes (31 years years ago)....if I recall correctly I can been seen standing besdie Lloyd putting the money into a donation bell.....oops I kept it.

Just sharing.

E.

This movie is what Christmas is all about - about being better than who you are and that people are better than they seem. My family and I discovered this film years ago on TV and it remains one of our favorites at Christmas time. It has no Arny (Jingle All The Way) or Jimmy (It's A Wonderful Life) or Michael (Jack Frost) or Bill (Scrooged) or Tim (The Santa Clause's) or Edmund (Miracle on 34h Street) or Jonathan (I'll Be Home For Christmas) or Richard (Miracle On The 34th Street 1994) - the other great Christmas films I like - but it does have warmth, caring, compassion, redemption and above all the most important feeling - about caring for others first before yourself. When you care and give without expecting back you reach a state or nirvana and for most of us Christmas allows us to do what we would like to do all year around but can't because "circumstances" prevent us.

I recommend this film to those who still share the wonderment that is Christmas, who would like to share it again after losing their way and to those who still are young at heart. The plot is irrelevant, the acting is excellent and the message is clear - It is better to give than to receive. Goodness is it's own reward.