Mr. Christmas

I'm sure this was a high school play that someone shot with a movie camera. Dad pouts. Wife b!tches. Kids scream. Nothing fun at all. Lumps of coal all around.

Mr Christmas is a reminder of growing up in a less harried time. It offers its viewers a portrait of family life that is to be valued. The level of accuracy in portraying the time period with costume details & settings adds to the enjoyment. The cast, especially the girls, makes the story far more believable.

It can be enjoyed by the whole family as an addition to other Christmas classics. It brings to life an area and a time period that some of us enjoyed and remember.

As a former librarian I hope it receives a wide circulation. I am looking forward to viewing it again during the season.

Mr. Christmas is a wonderful family film, and living proof that a good, family-based film can go a long way. Beth Brickell did an exceptionally good job casting the girls. Abigail Kinslow does an incredible job portraying her character, Babby. It's hard to imagine that this is her first film; she definitely has talent beyond her years. She was the perfect choice! Abigail helps build the story and gives it a very special touch. It is an excellent story, and the settings are breathtaking. The film will definitely send anyone a warm feeling to last throughout the whole Christmas season. It is sure to get everyone in the Christmas spirit!

You needn't view this fine family film at Christmas time to enjoy it. Its message transcends the seasons and speaks to the goodness people demonstrate, and the gift of the family arrangement God gave to us.

Set in the late Depression Era, the moral of the story is timeless and is clearly pertinent to our time.

Merely for its costuming, settings, and appointments this upbuilding film deserves an award. If you grew up during the Fifties, you surely will recall many homes which looked as do the lovely homes in this film.

Home decor is straight from the late thirties/forties and every bit of it is lovely. The 'floor mode' radio is quite authentic as are all the tobacco cannisters, green desk lamps, and the railway - everything.

Saw this film a couple years ago on THIS TV, and thought well enough of it to purchase it for the collection.

The father's devotion is demonstrated in the little things, making a sleigh for his kids, spending time with them.

If you've a heart you'll surely find it warmed by this fine story.

Paul Vincent Zecchino Manasota Key, Florida 26 December, 2012

Beth Brickell has created a wonderful film based on her own childhood experiences. Less than an hour in length, this heart-felt story manages to pack quite a punch. It's The Bicycle Thief, American-style. Themes of parental love, responsibility and guilt interplay with a charming look at a little girl's wish for a bike from Santa, a wish which Santa may or may not be able to grant. Set during the onset of the USA's participation in WWII, this movie feels authentic. With its deft capture of life in small-town America, the story reaches across generations of families to touch us all. Don't miss the extras.....including a full commentary by director and cinematographer. The outtakes are hilarious.