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Mrs. Worthington's Party

  • 2007
  • PG
  • 1h 30m
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6.0/10
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David Wall and Brennan Wall in Mrs. Worthington's Party (2007)
A priest arrives in a tiny fishing village the week before Christmas to shut down a dying parish...and becomes entangled in the lives of the town's eccentric characters while learning the power of forgiveness and redemption.
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Shortly before Christmas, cold, impatient priest arrives in a tiny fishing village to shut down a dwindling parish's church.Shortly before Christmas, cold, impatient priest arrives in a tiny fishing village to shut down a dwindling parish's church.Shortly before Christmas, cold, impatient priest arrives in a tiny fishing village to shut down a dwindling parish's church.

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    • David Wall
  • Writer
    • David Wall
  • Stars
    • David Wall
    • Sean Patrick Brennan
    • Kerry Wall
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    • Director
      • David Wall
    • Writer
      • David Wall
    • Stars
      • David Wall
      • Sean Patrick Brennan
      • Kerry Wall
    • 49User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    David Wall
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    • Father Jonathan Keene
    Sean Patrick Brennan
    • Father Simeon Joyce
    Kerry Wall
    • Marjorie Worthington
    Brennan Wall
    • Noëlle
    Jean Bates
    • Eleanor Worthington
    Curt Dewitz
    • Seth Harrod
    David Hickey
    • Thomas Shepley
    Ciaran O'Reilly
    Ciaran O'Reilly
    • Finn Shepley
    Kevin McElroy
    • Jewel King
    J. Scott Henderson
    • Swift King
    Michael Sweet
    • Speed King
    Dafydd Rees
    • Dermott
    Luiz Baille
    • Ari Viloso
    Sandra Casey
    • Lydie Viloso
    Bill Gleeson
    • Bill
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    • Kenny
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    9justbennett

    I didn't see it as anti-Catholic

    I agree with all of the positive things I've seen in the other comments. This is such a quality work. I wasn't 100% sold on the Father Simeon performance, but I still enjoyed him.

    I didn't see it as anti-Catholic mainly because there are only two representatives of the church in the movie. They are clearly meant to represent two uncommon extremes. There is a business side to ministry and that can easily come off as cold or harsh, but this movie is about the character. He is cold and harsh. Those are the characteristics that lead him to the position he holds.

    Besides, are we to believe that there are no men in the ministry such as these? Are we to believe that everything is so perfect in the church (any church) that there is no room for criticism? I agree that the movie could have been set in any denomination, but who has prettier sets than the Catholics? I can only accuse this movie of being honest.
    6msatthemovies

    Should have stuck with the original title, Mrs Worthington's Party.

    Who ever changed the title should have stuck with the original title, Mrs Worthington's Party. It's an unfortunate renaming because titlling it Noelle may be confused with the Disney movie Noelle with Shirley MacLaine. Having said that, the lead actor, David Wall, playing Father Keene, bares a stunning resemblance to a young Robert Redford; his hair, his front teeth, the jawline - and his acting ability! I'm surprised David Wall is not in more mainstream/famous movies - he exudes lead actor, and his acting is a joy to watch. Surprisingly, his Wikipedia page is sparse. Back to the movie, David Wall as Father Keene is the reason I stuck it out with this movie. There are a lot of likable and quirky characters, along with a love story, that fill and complete this movie. And the snowy location is charming. But David Wall is the stellar actor in this performance and makes this version of Noelle worth watching.
    8SaukMtnMan

    Wonderfully Subtle

    "Noelle" is a movie that is both wonderfully subtle and profound in the message it delivers. It is a Christmas movie, not because of the beautifully filmed winter landscape or the softly illuminated lighting, but because its' characters experience the true essence of Christmas: forgiveness.

    The character development is slow and methodical, almost predictable at first. However, as the story progresses, the reserved tension between the two priests builds, forcing the true person within both characters to bubble to the surface, spilling out in an unexpected manner.

    The movies music does a splendid job of capturing the loneliness many people feel at Christmas, and the main characters in Noelle are no different.

    The story is not predictable in its' outcome from the outset, although an hour or so into it, the viewer gets a feeling it may twist in a certain direction because you almost want it to.

    I felt great empathy for the character of Father Keane, because his job was the one no one would relish in doing. It is a thankless position that keeps him at arms length with the Church, the Almighty, and himself, creating an empty life within the shell of a "holy man".

    If you are expecting gags and laughs to be dished out like Halloween candy like so many cheesy, box office hits, you will be disappointed. The real humor is in the dry wit and the naiveté of the characters that lay just below the surface throughout the movie. Save the fact that Father Keane does not know how to ride a scooter very well and takes some very predictable falls in the snow and ice, the real laughs will be within yourself as you begin to recognize members of your family, or even the person you see in the mirror, in how each character reacts to one another.

    The movie has a serious message and is not for younger audiences because of the subject matter, but is tastefully done without explicit information being thrown in for dramatic effect.

    I found Noelle heart-warming, well-done, and definitely a movie that will be on my Christmas watch list each year.
    lasasala

    Not afraid to take on the hard questions

    This is a wonderful holiday movie. Highly recommend!
    10mikesbikes-58-197771

    Fabulous Film!

    I stumbled across this after watching "It's A Wonderful Life" on Prime. Came up as a recommendation. I'm a fan of Christmas films and Faith/Family film in general.

    What a great film, depicting people of faith as they really are! Not a film for those who want to see a sugar coated version of the Christian life, but one that shows struggles faced by all people.

    Hats off to David Wall for writing and directing such a compelling Film!

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    • Goofs
      When father Jonathon is being poured a pint of Guinness The drink is clearly very creamy as it is being poured. The father then takes it and the drink has completely settled.
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      This movie is also called "Noelle" and marketed as such on Amazon Prime Video.

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Noelle
    • Filming locations
      • Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA
    • Production companies
      • 3D Mulitimedia L.L.C.
      • The American Bible Society
      • Volo Films
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $257,868
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $165,445
      • Dec 9, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $257,868
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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