Holiday Affair

Well, I liked this movie a lot. As a matter of fact, the three of us in our family decided today to have our Christmas dinner in bed watching this movie.

Don't miss the opportunity to see the cold lawyer showing a warm heart, a woman decided to suffer, and a dreamer fighting for his dreams.

The very first time I saw this movie I didn't really like it that much but it was repeated the following year, and by the time I had seen it again it grew a little on me, and by the third year I liked it. They repeated it here once for five years straight and foolish me watched it but the funny thing is I really liked it.

The performances of Cynthia Gibb and the little boy played by Curis Blanck. Also David James Elliot from Jag as the dreamer who catches Ms Gibb's heart, and for a change the woman chasing the man.

I haven't seen the original movie this is a remake of but I plan to find a copy to watch just to compare.

Overall I gave the movie a 7/10

I enjoyed this version very much and have seen both. Robert Mitchum (sp.) Was rather dull in the original with his stone face. It's also not as appealing knowing it was Howard Hughes' idea as a platform for Mr. Mitchum to try and clean up his image after being arrested for marijuana. Honestly, just a few hours after watching it I was trying to remember Robert Mitchum's name and all I could think of was William Holden. David James Elliott knows how to smile and not be so smug. Both Janet Leigh and Cynthia Gibb give fine performances and both little boys are charming. Don't count this movie out just because it's been remade in color, I found it to have a little faster pace to keep from dragging. I have not seen this version since the first year it aired. It is heartwarming story that stays in your mind long after you've watched it. I also find the original funny in that Mrs. Ennis could be blacklisted from shopping at stores because she was a professional comparison shopper. The second makes more sense in that some purchases are final and may not be returned. I love the part where you're watching them on the train and it seamlessly becomes the train set at the store. I recommend viewers to give this remake an opportunity to brighten their holiday season. I would like to see it return to the television holiday line up more often that I may enjoy watching it over and over again.

I for one loved this movie. The kid was a little annoying at times but other than that it combined two of my favorite things; Romance and Christmas. Even better that it had David James Elliot, a favorite of mine since getting into JAG. And the end? So many movies have the guy running after the girl. I thought it great that it was the girl chasing the guy. I would hope someday they put it on DVD so I can have it for a long time. And i can't wait to see the original to compare.

As a holiday film, this movie was worthwhile. It's not huge on plot and the character development needed some work. The one dimensional lawyer friend Paul was particularly cliched and inexpressive. The high point was the Christmas spirit. What's better than a 6-year old with an electric train or two for Christmas, and grandparents for Christmas dinner? While the love story isn't the greatest, it does have some moments of tension and a sweet premise. Good for viewing during the holiday season.