A Christmas Visitor

This is a story about healing from loss. It is a little slow paced but full of feelings. Likewise there isn't a lot of depth to the plot, but again it is about feelings and family.

Part of the healing comes from a visitor to town and to the family who appears to be a complete stranger. There is a hint that this visitor is more than he seems.

The acting is good and the characters are appealing and sympathetic.

It is a good story for the Christmas season.

A tremendous movie, extremely well-written, directed, and acted. The writing keeps the viewer in suspense as the story slowly blooms to an ending which settles viewers' guesses and curiosity about the characters and how they inter-relate. The director creates a genuine 50's/60's old-time (though the story takes place in the new century), big-on-emotional-connection small town setting that quietly makes evident the family's suffering without branding it on the audience, a family and their pain that is entirely believable and endearing. The actors are tremendous and use the smallest hesitation, the slightest glance at the ground or regretful, nuanced grimace, the most natural mumbling through a line of Christmas lyrics to make themselves genuine on every level.

And it is so much more touching the second, third and fourth time through...do not miss it. Especially if you are a parent.

I was surprised that this film was so good!

I watched it on an evening when there was nothing else on T.V., so I decided to try this, and to my surprise, I liked it.

I thought this was a pretty moving film!

The acting was good, and the cinematography was also very good! Also the music contributed to the film.

So if you're looking for a nice film, but don't expect a masterpiece, I can truly recommend this one!

Well done! This is a nice film about a very special Christmas for a family!

Hallmark found a different plot for a Christmas movie. This one is about a family that has struggled for years after a son was killed during the Gulf War (1990-91). They haven't celebrated Christmas since that time. But other problems in the family lead them to decide to do it this year. And a stranger enters their life – a young veteran from that very war.

The plot takes on some interesting things as the stranger joins the family for its Christmas this year. The cast all are very good in this film. William Devane, Meredith Baxter, Dean McDermott, and Reagan Pasternak all shine in their roles. The setting and technical work make this an enjoyable and heart-warming movie for the Christmas season.

This movie is not about action or thrills. Those seeking those kinds of thrills will not find this movie entertaining. It is a movie about life and the spirit of family, and it is a wonderful story. Every year I watch it with my family, and I always cry at the end, and I am a man of 40! I think the story is great, and I can actually relate with William Devane's character. I think he plays it perfectly. The mom is good, and the daughter plays a great part as well. You actually FEEL for these people, like, you know what they are going through. If you love a warm, good, story, about family, life, overcoming adversity, and just to Believe....then this is a must-see movie. The end alone is worth it.