Customer Reviews

The Family Holiday

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

I was very excited to finally see "The Family Holiday." Purchasing my copy, I drove home and relaxed in front of my TV. Being a long time fan of Dave Coulier, I was eager to see him in a more leading role, and in no way was I disappointed. Apart from a few weak performances by minor characters, the film is very well directed and acted. The two kids shine, leaving all of those cynics who tend to put down child actors having to recant their comments.

Christina Pickles is brilliant as Mrs. Pendergast, and Coulier shows a dramatic side that few have had the privilege to see. Intermixed with all of Coulier's physical comedy, voices, quick-wit, and good (Clean Guy) humor, is something deeply emotional that finally has a chance to stand out. It's a film that you can watch with your family, kids, adults, elderly, pets, or any plant you may really care about, and not be afraid of what they might hear or see. Kids will love the physical humor, and the crafty skills of the twins. Adults will enjoy the deeper meaning of family, and what truly matters in your life; not the material possessions, but those things that money cannot replace.

Watch it when you want something that will just make you feel good. It will make you want to bake cookies, sit by a fire, hug your parents, and listen to your Grandparents stories. It's a perfect movie for this time of year, time to concentrate on what is truly important: the ones you love. I'd recommend this movie to anyone who has a heart, who can look at the lighter side of life, who has a family, and can watch a movie purely for enjoyment, not as an analysis class. Plus, it has puppies, and who doesn't love puppies?

Please watch this film; it's made by good people with good intentions. It's clean, funny, caring, cute, and above all the meaning of the story is something everyone should hear. That family is a blessing everyone should have in their lives, regardless of age, background, wealth and reputation.

Thank God for Dave Coulier! Not only is this film clean, but cute and heart warming as well. Dave has an amazing comedic talent and I'm so thankful to be able to show this film around kids and not have to worry about the content. The story is fun, original and easy to follow, I enjoyed it.

A wonderful holiday treat and for $7.99, WHAT A STEAL!!!

I thought this would be like most "cutesy" holiday movies (especially those starring children) - corny and predictable. Although it still was, it was quite enjoyable. The children's roles were for the most part not too "cutesy" overdone, the adult roles were well acted and the serious side of Dave Coulier was great to see. Since I couldn't give it 3 1/2 stars I gave it 4.

This is a fun, wholesome movie, shot in Spokane, WA, that incorporates the best of two homeless kids, a very cute dog, conniving adults who are all looking for the same thing - family. There is sometimes corny but cute dialogue - and of course, a happy ending.

Based on the reviews I read here, I was looking forward to this movie. Unfortunately, I couldn't wait for it to be over. While the idea of the story is a good one the script and most of the acting did not deliver. I am a big fan of Christmas movies, but it will be a long time before I watch this one again.

My family just loved this movie. It was the best show I have seen in a long time.It was so funny and the acting was excellent.This is a good clean movie the whole family can enjoy.

I enjoy watching Christmas movies before and during the holidays. I checked on Amazon.ca to see what was available, and chose this one because of the story line. I really enjoyed it, the story line was
good and just a really good 'feel good' movie.

A delightful upbeat comedy which depicts how the joy of family can change a person's lifestyle. In order to gain family inheritance a con man must have a wife and children. This is the story how this con man acquires a "famiy" and how they change his life for the better. A must see for anyone who has enjoyed true family love.

The Family Holiday
This film is fairly good family entertainment. It is slow to get going, and does not have a great deal of content, but all in all a cute, clean, funny, heartwarming holiday fare.

The Family Holiday was an amusing, lighthearted family movie. I thought the children did a decent job; William Schultz especially stood out. Kevin Connell made an excellent villain. As far as TV Movies go, it was a decent one.