Angels in the Snow

19 November 2017. It's not often one comes across a made for television Christmas show that really hits home, but Angels in the Snow manages to do just that. The emotional turmoil is well portrayed in more subtle tones than the typical melodramatic distraught family. Chris Potter as the father and husband does a superb job of inwardly directing his portrayal as well as presenting an outward persona of both insolence and personal pain. Just one example is a brief shot of his expression of concerned anticipation waiting to see his wife's reaction when they reach the huge cabin he had built. There is seemingly as feeling of magic in this movie along with a valuable message of the importance of the Christmas spirit. The storyline is tight, the interactions between family members and strangers are full of meaning and even the critical dramatic highlights are believable and explained satisfactorily. Even coming in at a short 90 minutes, the movie seemed to extend itself comfortably much longer. A movie not to be missed.