A spoiled schoolgirl, her overworked executive mother, and a disillusioned young minister each receive an uplifting message about friendship, commitment, and the truest meaning of Christmas ... Read allA spoiled schoolgirl, her overworked executive mother, and a disillusioned young minister each receive an uplifting message about friendship, commitment, and the truest meaning of Christmas from a friendly but mysterious drifter.A spoiled schoolgirl, her overworked executive mother, and a disillusioned young minister each receive an uplifting message about friendship, commitment, and the truest meaning of Christmas from a friendly but mysterious drifter.
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- (as Mattew Chappell)
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This is the story of an out-of-town carpenter, who notices a minister "trying" to build a large Nativity scene in front of his church. Jess offers to erect it, as a favor.
A high school girl needs to compose a story about Christmas, or flunk her class. Jess helps her along, and everyone else he meets.
This movie moves along pretty slowly (a definite plus for me), and shows the transformation in several people. Spirituality is different from religiosity (spiritual is about feelings ... religion is about rules). This is a feel-good movie.
It's rare that a movie can capture the essence of Christmas like this one does! You can see through the movie how when Christ enters your life, your life can change, and the things that really matter come into focus.
This is one of those movies that will be fun to watch every Christmas. It will be timeless!
The most memorable line in the movie goes something like this: What if.the world threw you a Christmas party and you were the only one not invited?
The movie is a reminder that Christmas is about the birth of Jesus Christ. It's not about glitz and glamor.
Too many people get wrapped up in wishing everyone, "Happy Holidays" so as not to offend non-Christians. Well, I say, "Merry Christmas!" We have to fight for what's right and not be afraid to stand up for what's right.
I have to admit I got a little bit choked up several times. The Perfect Gift was heartwarming and inspiring.
I've seen several Jefferson Moore movies and I love them all. I recommend them highly.
Did you know
- TriviaChristina Fougnie had to go to "brat school" to learn how to play the part of Max.
- Quotes
Maxine Noelle Westray: It would be like if the whole world threw you a birthday party, and you were the only one they made sure wasn't invited.
- Crazy creditsDuring the closing credits there are photographs from behind the scenes during the filming of the movie. Such as a cameraman filming, makeup being put on, boom operators and sound engineers, and a few cast group photos.
- ConnectionsFollowed by Nikki and the Perfect Stranger (2013)
- SoundtracksEmmanuel (You Are with Me)
Written by Tim Brown & Mark Smeby
Produced by Tim Brown
Performed by Mark Smeby
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- The Perfect Christmas
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- Runtime1 hour 29 minutes
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