A Norman Rockwell Christmas Story

TV Movie
1995
52m

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A Norman Rockwell Christmas Story (1995)

This film brings to life a famous Norman Rockwell painting. Samuel Cavanaugh, a Scrooge like character, revisits the frozen pond each year to relive the happier moments in his life. Michael ... Read allThis film brings to life a famous Norman Rockwell painting. Samuel Cavanaugh, a Scrooge like character, revisits the frozen pond each year to relive the happier moments in his life. Michael Grant is an unhappy young boy attempting to skate with his dad's oversized skates, who was... Read allThis film brings to life a famous Norman Rockwell painting. Samuel Cavanaugh, a Scrooge like character, revisits the frozen pond each year to relive the happier moments in his life. Michael Grant is an unhappy young boy attempting to skate with his dad's oversized skates, who was missing in action in Korea. Their paths cross several times as our story unfolds. Its a h... Read all

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3davidmillercreates

Okay for kids perhaps

In the pantheon of holiday productions, this may be acceptable, however in the context of all film and television it is sub-par. The story is not well written, much of the acting is at high-school play level, the fashion does not fit the period and, as a result, you become overly aware of it as a production instead of a story. No doubt the producer(s) were doing the best they had with the resources available but the whole thing misses its target.

10stanheck

A Must See

If you have Netflix or Amazon Streaming this wonderful program is available to stream NOW (As of May 2017). This film runs under an hour. Its starts off a little wobbly but it stands on its feet fast.

There is a message in this film but it doesn't hit you over the head with it.

This film takes place in the 1940's. World War II is ending and people don't know who is "Returning". Many people are shell shocked about the war. They are the smallest victims "The Children of War Veterans". There is also the grieving parents trying to figure out "What does war really solve" and how to move on, dealing with loss, and uncertainty.

Told through they eyes of a child it will warm your heart and maybe spark something in you the viewer that "There is a reason why people act out" and "Throwing the Key solves Nothing"

9loisbeers

Not Perfect. Not Even Close. Just Well Worth watching

This is a mini movie. Runs less than an hour but it really has a long set up. Some of those things could have been better. In fact they should have been better.

In this film a very old man revisits the frozen pond each year to relive the happier moments in his life. At the pond he sees Michael. This young man is an unhappy young boy attempting to skate with his dad's skates. He misses his dad who is now missing in action in Korea. Michael and the older man end up forming a bond.

What is nice about this film is that it shows that "All of us are connected" and that at times "We All Need Each Other".

I wish this was on DVD. I can only stream it. I would buy it and give it to my parents.

Now believe it or not kids most likely will not like this. If you are an empty nester then you most likely will have a great viewing experience!

5footy-19949

A solid......

3, compared to all other movies. 6, compared to all the other CHRISTMAS movies.

10christmassnow

Perfect

This is runs under an hour. It is a short story about people struggling for various reasons during Christmas time.

This film brings to life a famous Norman Rockwell painting. Samuel Cavanaugh, a Scrooge like character, revisits the frozen pond each year to relive the happier moments in his life. Michael Grant is an unhappy young boy attempting to skate with his dad's over-sized skates, who was missing in action in Korea. Their paths cross several times as our story unfolds. Its a heartwarming Christmas tale.

The story is a tad predictable but the execution is flawless. It also puts you in shoes of certain people in the story that helps make this Christmas Story well worth watching.

Gather your family and watch this together!