Small Gifts

This is one of the most beautifully acted films I have seen. It's all very natural and it's such a gentle story. Fabulous! Makes one truly wonder about the commercialism of Christmas. The characters & situations are very real and would remind everyone of someone that they know or have come across. The genuine care that this couple have for each other should inspire everyone to strive for nothing less I've always enjoyed Jeremy Ratchford, usually as a cop - I find him interesting to watch... but this lends a whole new dimension to him and the actress who plays his wife is perfect in the role You'll be sorry if you miss this film... that is, if you have a heart.

It is a shame that this was low budget film that never made it in to the big time, because this show beats out a lot of the multi-million dollar christmas movies for overall quality in acting and dialogue. It dramatic and yet hilariously funny at the same time. The actors play there parts to a T. I particularly liked Nora's mother, superb**ch This show proves that you need nothing more for Christmas than to be together. Chester's Rating: **********/10

This was a really good Christmas movie that used to be on TV every year. It might still, but I haven't seen it in a while (we don't have a lot of channels though). The acting is good, the story is great (based on an O. Henry classic). It's simple but charming. A feel good movie. Some bad language (if you have kids).

It sure is a relief to watch a Christmas movie with everyday folks in it as opposed to all the sugar-coated fake stuff out there. Quite a realistic portrayal of families living in trailer homes at Christmas time and we get to know them individually, which drew my compassion to them most effectively. No Santa or elves dropping off presents, just people struggling and their dedicated love which guides them through it all. Definitely a Christmas movie for adults that radiates spirit as much as anything you can find in a Disney movie, perhaps more.

This Canadian TV movie which was first aired on CBC in Canada in late 1994 is really a enjoyable movie. The movie stars Jessica Steen and Jeremy Ratchford as a low income couple trying to make ends meet during Christmas time. Unfortunately, I had to rely on a Canadian friend for a copy of the movie since it isn't available in the United States. The CBC in Canada sometimes airs the movie around Christmas time so be sure and check it out. I also believe it is available at some libraries in Canada. This is also one of my favorite performances from actress Jessica Steen.