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Christmas in Connecticut (1992 TV Movie)

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2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(10)

 

 

While I agree with the previous reviewer regarding the original movie being a classically better production, I must say that I find this remake with Dyan Cannon and Kris Kristopherson a delightful and light holiday movie. It is one of those "feel good" holiday movies that gets you in the spirit of Christmas. Tony Curtis is halirious as the producer who is worried about ratings and network politics; the side stories are light and provide comic relief every few scenes. If you are looking for a deeply emotional movie like "It's a Wonderful Life", then this movie is not for you. However, if you, like me, want to intersperse George Bailey (admittedly a humourous movie in many areas) with a few laughs and a simple, light hearted movie during the Christmas season, give this movie a chance. If you're looking for light-hearted romance based on the spirit of Christmas, you won't be disappointed with this remake (or the original) Christmas in Connecticut.

Okay - I admit it, I love Dyan Cannon and even though this doesn't have the depth or sentimentality of the original, this more contemporary version is still a great holiday film. Cannon's comic timing here is great and the best reason to get this version. Yeah, it's cute, but it is also charming and good fun. Recommended for your annual holiday viewing.

I actually rented this movie the first time by mistake after a freind had recommended the original with Barbara Stanwyck. After viewing both versions (both are excellent) I decided that I prefered this timely updated version. Dyan Carrol is charming as the Martha Stewart-type hostess of a tv cooking and home-craft show who dispite being unmarried and living in a sparse city loft, broadcasts a quite different image to her viewing audience. She talks on her show about her (totally fictitious) daughter, grandchild, husband and her big country house in Connecticut while cooking up gourmet dishes that are actually produced behind the scenes by her assistant. Her producer (played with hysterical results by Tony Curtis) cooks up a publicity scheme involving a live Christmas show broadcast from her Connecticut "home" where she will be surrounded by her "friends and family". When he also arranges for her to be playing hostess to a reluctant local hero (played by Kris Kristofferson), who is unaware that this is all a charade, an already humorous plotline becomes a series of hilarious mixups, mishaps and mistaken identities. This truly wonderful, heartwarming and funny movie is sure to become one of your holiday favorites too.

Most Christmas movies make me want to run for the insulin because they are so sappy sweet. Not this one! This modern remake of the old classic is just what today's Christmas movies needed. Dyan Cannon is smart, savvy, and willing to own up to her mistakes. Kris Kristofferson is the perfect earthy foil to be the hero, and Tony Curtis' masterful comedic rendition of the interfering obnoxious boss adds just the right amount of spice.

For those who like good feelings without the overdone sugar, this movie is a perfect holiday favorite.

I have seen the original 1945 Christmas in Connecticut movie that starred Barbara Stanwyck, I taped it when it was shown on TCM and there is no doubt that it is a wonderful movie that is very underated when it comes to Christmas classics but I also liked the 1992 made for cable remake and no it wouldn't win an Emmy Award but it was a pretty charming movie and every year I try to buy at least one Chrismas movie on DVD for my collection and this past Christmas of 2004 I bought this movie on DVD and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys Christmas movies.

I enjoy watching this remake as much as the original. Well worth watching for the whole family. It used to be on TV several times during the holidays but I haven't seen it the past 2 or 3 years. I'm glad to see it's out on video so I can add it to my Christmas movie collection.

This is a heartwarming Christmas tale with warmth and much humor! It is a fantastic remake of the older version and will get you in the holiday spirit every time!

This version makes for a fun filled afternoon of holiday viewing. Never taking itself too seriously Arnold does a wonderful job in his directorial debut. Dyan Cannon is wonderful as the cook who really can't. Makes you wonder if other cooking shows are real! Real or not I gurantee they are not this much fun! I really enjoyed the fact that when people are outside you can't see their breath. Like I said just a fun movie. Highly recommended!!!

I loved this movie. I think it is so much better than the original. This movie is so Christmassy. With the snow and the deorations. It is a cute love story. It is just a real feel good movie. I recommend it highly!

I love this movie and it always gets our family in the mood for the chaos of the Holidays. I have never seen the original but would watch this movie many more times that I would watch Christmas Story which is relentlously shown a bazillion times during the holidays. I am very excited about this moving finally coming out on dvd!!!!!!