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This movie has turned into such an awesome holiday classic of all times now. Will Ferrell is an absolute genius in his ability to bring such warmth, humor, love, belonging, and unique character to this movie. That's what made it such a classic. Will and Faizon love were perfect in the rolls they played in each scene. The innocence of youth longing to love and be loved is something else Will brings to the scene in such a unique way in his ability to capture the hope in everyone's heart. That hope is a reality that comes to life during the holiday season with family, relatives, extended family, and special long time relationships with friends.

The wonderful truth about this movie is it's focus on what Christmas is all about...the birth of the Christ child. The night sky effects where the shepherds were mesmerized watching the host of Angels knowing that something miraculous was taking place for all humanity to praise throughout all generations for the common folks and people of all classes and backgrounds is what is so humbling and fulfilling. This miraculous birth took place in common surroundings and not in a five star hotel is what was so beautifully portrayed here. The message is clear that Christ, the savior was born for all men as the three powerful kings came to a humble area to behold the Christ child...King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

I love the depth in characters of Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins. I think what would have made it even stronger is if their characters expanded to a short series of clips of their background into their childhood showing how it shaped each of their characters today. It may have been how each Dad had a strong impact on their belief in what life is all about and what they see as precious to each of them as to their whole reason for living in this life. Why one saw life from a perspective of HOPE and the other thought HOPE was not something you hold to be precious, but something as a dangerous thing.