Amazon doesn't seem to be too good at rating shows or movies. This is a Christian movie with no cussing, one kid that punches another once and they become friends again. It does touch on his father dieing in the war, so maybe PG, but probably not even that with some of the other shows I have seen that were G or PG. It is a good story with good acting. Well done, I appreciated it!

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Lourdes Billingsley

loved every bit of this.

Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2023

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The story is wonderful and so is the acting across the board. Not to miss if you are looking for a movie with the true meaning of Christmas.

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Noir Man

This Movie is No Pish Posh

Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2007

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Whereas I might not use this term so often to refer to a movie I will now in writing that this Christmas film is warm, actually in many ways: The musical score has a fullness and soul that immediately welcomes you into the story; the colors and set designs are literally "earthy" and gorgeous as the mother and boy take many walks through the forest to arrive at Mr. Toomey's home; the importance of silence (as Mr. Toomey advocates often to the boy) allows the viewer to think and feel to greater depths than your average splice and cut/edited movie.

The acting is solid, especially behind Tom Berenger in an anticipated role-departure from the likes of "Platoon" or "Sniper". He plays the grieving, not-quite-living recluse of the film's title...and to see him slowly come out of his shell behind the gentle presence and love of the mother and son is very touching, to say the least. And this brings me to my one critique of the film: the final opening up of Mr. Toomey is so dramatically quick (even the back of the DVD case shows Mr. Toomey singing in church next to the mother and son...did I miss that? I don't think so). It WOULD have been nice to see that scene as part of the re-awakening of Mr. Toomey; why wasn't that in the picture? My point is that the film beautifully depicts the depressed woodworker slowly but surely rising out of his soulful cave only to kind of burst out at the end...suddenly he's coming out of church and the mother suddenly sees him?? A suggestion: Why not have a quick clip of him perhaps shyly entering the worship service and people being surprised and warmly accepting him there? Why not a little more transition to fill out the viewing experience "with" the characters in the story? The magic of the previous 1 hour and 20 minutes came up too quick and short. To that end I was disappointed and left wanting....to be even more touched by Mr. Toomey's transformation. Alas, that did not ruin the film.

No one told me of this film, I just happened upon it while I was cruising through Amazon. What a good, good find. A probable annual Christmas tradition of viewing for years to come. Highly Recommended.

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T. Santo

Just one of ten annual Christmas movies

Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2023

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I have ten movies that I watch annually during the Week leading up to Christmas. I discovered this little gem about 12 years ago and have watched it annually since then. The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey is one of those truly feel-good movies that is well scripted and well acted. I won't repeat the plot as you easily find the summary elsewhere. But I do highly recommend it to all families and even single people like me who want to get into the Christmas spirit or if you just want to be reminded that there are truly good people doing nice things for others in this world.

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Boer

A beautiful raw story

Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2022

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Some of the buy's reactions in the beginning was a bit hard to see due to the rawness of emotions, but it is all valid and not gratuitous based on his loss. I can see how some people can feel it is too slow as there is not a lot of action, but it made it more relatable for us as a family. Our young children enjoyed it also. I highly recommend this movie. Lot of things to discuss afterwards.

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David

Excellent cast, good production, but DVD can't capture the magic of the Jonathan Toomey book.

Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2021

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Jonathan Toomey is a magical Christmas book for children and adults alike. It would be hard to capture the magical quality of the book in a dvd, but curiosity convinced me that it was worth the cost of the dvd to find out. This dvd has an excellent cast, and good production values.

Unfortunately, the magic of the book is obscured by the extensive scripting of backstories, necessary to fill up the full-length dvd. Perhaps MAGIc requires room for iMAGInation in order to exist.

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Hawaii 5-0

Exactly what I expected & quick delivery ... Thank You!

Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2023

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Exactly what I expected & quick delivery ... Thank You!

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Mary Bessenich

Truly wonderful film.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 21, 2023

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What an ideal film for Christmas Day. It's got everything: kindness, love, warmth, sadness, and a lovely happy ending! I watched the film today with my 10 year old grandson and we were totally absorbed in it.
It's gorgeous.

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Jessie B.

good movie

Reviewed in Canada on January 21, 2019

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Really enjoyed this movie. An old fashioned theme and values that stand the test of time. Set just after WWI when the struggles for a lot of families was just beginning with so many husbands not returning from the battlefields. Well acted with a story that will tug at the heart strings, but not over done. A keeper for sure, to watch year after year.

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KTPcat

Lovely Christmas Movie

Reviewed in Australia on November 6, 2020

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Based on a favourite children's book, this movie didn't disappoint. It was heart-warming and sweet. Although a back story was invented for the boy and his mother, the story worked and didn't spoil my memories of the book. A lovely movie to watch with all the family at Christmas.

Florence mill

5

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2023

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Ken Allison

We loved the book when we read it some years ago

Reviewed in Canada on February 23, 2017

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We loved the book when we read it some years ago. I'm always prepared to be disappointed by a movie based on a book I like. However, this one is really good. It does add quite a bit of material to the basic story in the book, but keeps the spirit of the book intact.

I think if you like the book, you'll like the movie!

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