PodBill Just what I expected

Beanbioca As Good As It Gets

Taha Avalos The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

Janis One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

carrie-kemether I watched this with my husband, 11-year-old twins, and 7-year-old...easily a family favorite! We love holiday movies...this one will rank up there with some of our yearly repeats! It was amazing to see Quinn, as Rosalie, in this film...it is truly impressive to see her flexibility as an actress in comparison to prior roles. Who doesn't love a story about children in a Christmas pageant!? My children could totally relate to the various characters throughout the movie and could identify how some situations are universal and do not expire over time. The cast really demonstrated phenomenal chemistry - loved Molly Ringwald & her role as the incoming teacher in the movie. Molly is timeless, much like our impression of this fabulous story!

positiveparent Wonderful film to capture the spirit of the season and the feel of the times - well crafted, insightful story line about the inner lives of children delivered through the eyes and hearts of the kids. Even the parents are largely portrayed as how kids might see them. Of course Wally Lamb's book is a powerful inspiration but the acting, directing and every aspect of the film really does the book justice. Lamb has an amazing ability to get inside the heads of his characters and this film doesn't disappoint. Great fun - will help your kids understand how we baby boomers grew up! Loved the precise phrases of verbal kid disdain, "I know you are, but what am I?" Don't miss it.

dfrank9 If you ever attended parochial school, you'll love the way they capture the nuns and priests in this movie. The screenplay captures the essence of Wally Lambs' book while taking some detours/new routes to arrive at the intended destination ---Laughterville! Even though the time period was the early 60's, so many events depicted in these young boys and girls lives are easy to relate to for all whoever grew up.Casting and acting is very good, especially the young actors playing the main characters.Prepare yourself for an evening of entertainment and humor laced with enough nostalgia to leave you laughing and crying at the same time.

hollyjcarb "'Wishin and Hopin" has all the makings of the next Christmas classic. Family, traditions, and the stereotypical Catholic school influence culminating in the inevitable Christmas pageant gone awry. The kids steal the show in this one and Ralphie (Christmas Story) has met his match in the young Wyatt Ralff as Felix Funicello. The gags are predictable, but innocent enough to have you burst out laughing because you know whats coming. The best part of this movie is that each of us have lived some part of it growing up. Watch and see where you find yourself or your family...The movie is shot mostly in the Norwich CT area, home of the original author Wally Lamb. The sets include places familiar to his childhood, and his Christmas memories. The movie does a terrific job of capturing Christmas with 1960's values. It will remind you of the good times adults remember about their childhood Christmases with family.