Alicia I love this movie so much

Wordiezett So much average

Infamousta brilliant actors, brilliant editing

AutCuddly Great movie! If you want to be entertained and have a few good laughs, see this movie. The music is also very good,

Christmas-Reviewer BEWARE OF BOGUS REVIEWS. SOME REVIEWERS HAVE ONLY ONE REVIEW. WHEN ITS A POSITIVE REVIEW THAT TELLS ME THEY WERE INVOLVED WITH THE PRODUCTION. IF ITS A NEGATIVE REVIEW THEN THEY MIGHT HAVE A GRUDGE AGAINST THAT PRODUCTION. NOW I HAVE REVIEWED OVER 200 Christmas MOVIES. I HAVE NO AGENDA. I AM FARE ABOUT THESE FILMS.This film is not a love it or hate it film. What this film is passable entertainment with a lesson about?? In this film Christmas has always been an exceptional time of love and tradition in the small town of Trapper Falls, Alaska. Hometown of Mayor Dan Reed (Ted McGinley) looks forward to each year with enthusiasm. Together with his brother Greg (Brad Stine), they dedicate time away from their adventure tour company to drape the town is Christmas cheer. When Dan's old high school rival Mitch Bright (Daniel Baldwin), a mean-spirited and embittered militant atheist returns home after 20 years, Dan is immediately suspicious. Mitch is a highly successful big city lawyer who has never wanted anything to do with Trapper Falls. The rivalry re-ignites when the frustrated Mitch takes offense to what he sees as the town's violation of his rights. Mitch wants the Nativity scene removed from the front of City hall and the word Christmas switched to Happy Holidays on all signs. Fifty years of tradition are now challenged not by an outsider but a former member of the community. As the conflict escalates it goes beyond one person's opinion but magnifies into an entire town problem when Mitch enters into the mayoral race to have Dan replaced.Now I am very liberal. I liked this film. Its not great but it is sweet. The motivations of everyone in this film is understandable. Now people who made this film had an agenda to say that there is a war on Christmas which is not true. "Retailers Love Christmas". I worked all over the USA and have always said "Merry Christmas" and nobody said "I shouldn't" and no customer ever complained. Now my Christians readers would you get mad if a Jewish Person said to you "Happy Hanukkah"? I doubt it. Normal people would say "Thank you" or "Same to you". Happy Holidays came about only because it was cheaper for stores to have a window painted with just one message and no re-paint for Hanukkah. That's all. When I worked at stores I never got in trouble for saying "Merry Christmas". Now back to the film. AS film the plot is passable. the film moved quickly along. The film has a conclusion that I find almost laughable but the message isn't laughable. Small Children will be bored. Some adults too. But what comes through is that "Christmas is a time where we should open our minds and our hearts"

Movielover Truth Reading some of the posts here about this movie highlights the main points of the movie, yet it goes over some of the very negative posters heads. I laughed out loud when I saw someone mention Palin.It's a feel good movie about a group of folks who are intruded upon by a lonely negative guy who just wants to spread his negativity and hate into a typical small town (like some of the posts).As the movie suggests, ignore them and do what you do, enjoying your life and spreading good. You only live one life, make it a good one. The angry, bitter, lonely, hating people, like some on these posts just cannot allow others to believe what they want to believe. Instead, some try to tear down the happiness of others. It won't work. Love and happiness come from inside. The heart and soul of a person. If you were angry watching this lovely movie with such wonderful messages, you really need to take a good look at yourself.Celebrate your atheism, no one cares, and neither should you of others choices.

vanlieu In this culture of everyone demanding their rights, I believe this movie helps to break down some misconceptions and help focus on the real reason for Christmas. The trailer seems to be causing some anger from other reviewers but if you watch the whole movie, you will see a lot of the concerns resolved in a very positive, all-American way. A Christian's focus at Christmas and all year round should be based on our faith in and love for God and His love for mankind, and not on protecting our traditions and pushing our rights on others. The movie is well-acted and the conclusion is very touching. I encourage everyone to watch the whole movie.

drjimberger Having been a pastor in Alaska for 15 years, I can tell you that this state is the most un-religious state in the union. This movie portrays it as Texas-North. Sorry Brad Stein and the rest of the cast, but the reality is that you do not re-write reality for the sake of a screenplay. Yes, there is the conflict between church and state. But nowhere is that more evident than in Alaska.My experience was far different from that of the scriptwriters. The reality is that the Christians were fighting to get the creche on to public land. We learned to put it on church property, and ask the public officials to come to the dedication. In return, we would give an invocation at the community Christmas tree lighting. And yes, we use inclusive language, since we have Christians, Jews, B'hais and atheists in attendance. In towns of 4000, or 3000, you know who believes what. And you can choose to respect that, enter into dialogue and work on long-term evangelism, or shout at them in the local cafe, and go backward for the next 20 years. In a small town, there are long memories. And the stupid tirade of a pastor at the funeral of tragic death of a family, or the histrionics of a Brad Stein-character are remembered far longer than the loving grace freely given in a time of tragedy or crisis.The conflict between church and state portrayed in this film is a Texas or lower 48 phenomenon. The norms are reversed, to fit the screenwriters' ideology, not the reality of Alaska.Contrary to the characters' wishes, the First Amendment is still the First Amendment. Because Alaska is part of the United States of America. And we abide by the Constitution of the United States of America. In Alaska and the lower 48. Do you? Rev. Dr. James R. Berger Fort Myers, FL