Christmas on the Bayou

I love this movie it brought the magic of the Christmas with no cliche romances. The downfall was the kid was a brat and Santa serieouly. But overall great movie

This was one if the best TV movies I've seen in a LONG time. The production value was much higher than the usual standards, the story was well told, and the performances were genuine and heartfelt...not over-the-top and corny like so many other movies in this category.

I especially liked the young boy playing Zach. His storyline was precious and I expect we will see him in many more movies.

It was fun to see Ed Asner take on a Santa-like role again, too. Hilarie Burton gives a grand performance in a role that could have easily become melodramatic and she had great chemistry with the boy (Zach) and Tyler Burton and Markie Post. I've always been a fan of Markie's! She looks great and she, too, gives a very heartfelt performance.

I highly recommend this holiday movie.

At the first sigh, another Christmas film , like so many others. In fact, a beautiful film. For few reasons. The first - Edward Asner and his talks with the young Brody Rose , reminding few slices of childhood dialogues with grand father, and the dream to meet Santa. Second- the South atmosphere, realistic, delicate, precise crafted. Not the last -Randy Travis portrait of a contemporary saint. And, sure,Hilarie Burton defining, in inspired manner, a carrer woman, preocupead by her child, returning to her home and rediscovering the true love. Short, a seductive romantic film, giving more than expected romance.

The best part of this movie is Ed Asher. He is an amazing actor!

Hilarie Burton is a bit of amazing. She played the part of a Louisiana young mom perfectly. The way she talked was perfect. I live in the area and she reminded me of a young mom I know- phrases like "Just Sayin". If this lady got the roles Lacey Chabert got- we'd have better movies. The way she talked with her son in those tender moments was just perfect. I watched "Last Chance for Christmas- 2015" the night before in which she plays a black haired mom/rancher (did not seem like the same person). Good thing I hadn't watched this movie first because in comparison to this movie her role would have seemed such a waste. I see she was in another movie "Surprised by Love" in which she was a blonde.

As you gather Hilarie Burton gets an A+, her son, Markie Post (mom), and Tyler Hilton all get A's. Randy Travis played a part that added little to the movie. Ed Asner role was a bit crucial but a Cajun accent did not seem right. He reminded me a little of Spencer Tracy. If the story had some depth this could have been an excellent movie. It is a good movie, well done in acting and is worth watching, you might doze in spots if you're a bit tired.