Believe

It seems Matthew's family left a trust fund to pay for a annual Christmas pageant. He also owns a financially struggling manufacturing business. The trust fund had expended all the money for the Christmas pageants so Matt goes to the town council meeting to explain the dilemma. The mayor and town council blame him for the fund being exhausted. Apparently, they think it's Matt's responsibility to harvest a magical money tree to replenish the trust fund. As his business is unable to afford to keep all his employees on full time pay, they go on strike, apparently assuming the union can sustain strike pay. The details are in the movie.

The kid was a little tough to take; was tempted to fast-forward through the scenes, he was on the screen.

What a great story and great characters. Yes, the acting could be better for some of the characters, but the main ones were good. So much happens throughout the movie. It is very much a spirited film, with a huge heart throughout. It shows how important relationships are, as well as how things can happen for a reason. The people that are put in your path are there for a reason, so take notice. The movie starts off with a rich versus poor theme, but that is really not what it is about. I highly recommend it.

Do you hate poor people? Is life too hard for millionaire's that inherited everything they have? If you think people asking to be treated fairly for the work they do and that maybe indentured servitude is a bad thing then maybe you should skip this movie. But if you are the person who believes that rich people are better than poor people and that they have more of a right to share in the prosperity of our country more than poor people do then you will love this movie.

This was really a cute and moving movie. Rich people get an awaking just like bitter people (i.e. the one who gave this one star). The movie is moving and engaging. Not corny, but for real with a real and believable situation that happens too often. All involved (good guys/girls and bad guys) gave outstanding performances. No it's not an Academy Award type film, but should be recognized for what it is ... great holiday story telling you can believe in!