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Où la magie commence...

Original title: The Christmas Card
  • TV Movie
  • 2006
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
4.7K
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Alice Evans and John Newton in Où la magie commence... (2006)
Holiday RomanceDramaRomance

US soldier visits the town from where an inspirational Christmas card was sent to him by a church group that mails cards out to servicemen as a goodwill effort.US soldier visits the town from where an inspirational Christmas card was sent to him by a church group that mails cards out to servicemen as a goodwill effort.US soldier visits the town from where an inspirational Christmas card was sent to him by a church group that mails cards out to servicemen as a goodwill effort.

  • Director
    • Stephen Bridgewater
  • Writer
    • Joany Kane
  • Stars
    • Edward Asner
    • John Newton
    • Alice Evans
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    4.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Stephen Bridgewater
    • Writer
      • Joany Kane
    • Stars
      • Edward Asner
      • John Newton
      • Alice Evans
    • 88User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Edward Asner
    Edward Asner
    • Luke
    John Newton
    John Newton
    • Sgt. Cody Cullen
    Alice Evans
    Alice Evans
    • Faith Spelman
    Lois Nettleton
    Lois Nettleton
    • Rosie Spelman
    Ben Weber
    Ben Weber
    • Paul
    Peter Jason
    Peter Jason
    • Richard
    Andrew Sanford
    Andrew Sanford
    • Sammy
    Kate Hamon
    • Selma
    Glorinda Marie
    Glorinda Marie
    • Molly
    Charlie Holliday
    Charlie Holliday
    • Rev. Ives
    Kurt Johnson
    • Eric
    Brooke Davis
    • Liddy
    Nick Ballard
    Nick Ballard
    • Jonesy
    Chad Michael Collins
    Chad Michael Collins
    • Lewis
    • (as Chad Collins)
    Brian Robinson
    Brian Robinson
    • Edo
    Vaughn Armstrong
    Vaughn Armstrong
    • Col. Ashby
    Gerald F. Gough
    Gerald F. Gough
    • Older Man
    • (as Gerald Gough)
    Rachel Songer
    Rachel Songer
    • Rachael
    • Director
      • Stephen Bridgewater
    • Writer
      • Joany Kane
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    Kirpianuscus

    beautiful

    Its basic virtue is the story. Wise crafted, seductive, moving, clear and correct in details. The second, obvious, Alice Evans, John Newton and the location. Not the last, it is a film about faith. And that is the main virtue for a real Christmas film. And, in same measure, it is a film about dilemmas. No doubts, dilemmas are good ingredient for Hallmark films but, in this case, the way to give solution represents the lovely good point. Short, just beautiful.
    10chucksredhead

    Excellent inspiring story of hope when all seems lost

    I loved everything about this movie. I do wish that the ending had been drawn out just a bit more. Perhaps a sequel. Cody had been through so much and thought all was lost. He deserved just a minute more to bask in the moment. I was not familiar with John Newton or Alice Evans prior to this movie but I will watch for their work in the future. I am hooked. They are captivating. Excellent cast. Wonderful story of hope and how the smallest act of kindness can have a profound impact on our lives. The military theme was so well timed. The movie location was breathtaking. Thanks Hallmark for wonderful inspiring movies such as this one. I will look forward to the movie being released on DVD.
    6Sergiodave

    Heartwarming

    A good Christmas TV movies for all the family. Well directed and acted. Nice to see a movie focusing on soldiers serving overseas. It's soppy, but just what you need at Christmas.
    8nrapny-01694

    The best Hallmark holiday movie

    This one, although still having the cliche and standard Christmas themes, is the best and most creative of them all. It should be the standard for made for TV Christmas love stories.
    8jimrice

    Excellent

    We need more shows depicting life in the rural areas, depicting prayer, family, and love.

    Ed Asner does a wonderful job as a Dad who wants his daughter to be happy with someone that respects her wishes. Great scenery, good story, and good family show.

    The bond between soldiers may be overstated, but we should all respect our troops, whether we believe our leadership is doing the right thing overseas, or not.

    The show also demonstrates how all the individuals respect each other, and how hard work can build a good life.

    Love begins with respect, and dies without it. To me, that is what this story is all about.

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    • Trivia
      Lois Nettleton's final role.
    • Goofs
      In the scene where the Commanding Officer is giving Jones's dog tags to Cullen both dog tags are there. Military members killed or injured have one dog tag left with them, the 2nd dog tag is removed and used for notification purposes. Jones was KIA, so the CO would have only had one dog tag to give to Cullen in real life.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 59th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Jingle Bells
      Written by James Pierpont (uncredited)

      Sung by Nick Ballard, Brian Robinson & Chad Michael Collins

      (Scene at Army base)

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    • Release date
      • December 10, 2007 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Hallmark Channel Press (United States)
      • Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Christmas Card
    • Filming locations
      • Nevada City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • RHI Entertainment
      • Alpine Medien Productions
      • Larry Levinson Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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