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A Grandpa for Christmas

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A Grandpa for Christmas is a heartwarming tale of reconciliation. Ernest Borgnine is his usual somewhat crusty but loveable self, and Juliette Goglia, who plays his granddaughter, gets to show off her beautiful singing voice. If you like a story about family members coming together for the first time and helping each other, this movie is for you. I've seen it on TV twice. Now, I'm buying it!

"A Grandpa for Christmas" is an amazing story about a young girl who longs for a place to call home and the Grandfather who gives it to her. This movie is filled with friends and families who heal old, deep-seated wounds and find that loving and supporting one another is the greatest gift of all. The cast is filled with many old favorites, including Ernest Borgnine and Katherine Helmond, as well as, an up-and-comer named Juliette Goglia. I have only seen this movie about three times on TV and I am pre-ordering it immediately. "A Grandpa for Christmas" is a WINNER and is filled with strong family values.

Ernest Borgnine is a phenomenon. How he can make movies at 92 years old is beyond me. God bless him. My mother and I watched this movie together last Christmas and we loved it. I really don't know how anybody could rate this movie lower than 5 stars. Great actors and a great movie. I remember watching Ernest Borgnine play a angel in Little House. I also really love Katherine Helmond (Who's The Boss) Just a great move.

The story addresses one of the major issues that face divorced and single parents, what does a father do when the mother does not want you around your child? Do you fight for your child, which can take years, and cost tens of thousands of dollars, or do you simply walk away as she wishes? In the case of Bert, he fought to see his daughter, only to lose at every turn, until he finally gave up, never to see his daughter again, until she is injured, as presented in the movie. Unfortunately, his ex-wife tells the daughter, as well as anyone else, that he is uncaring and unsupportive of his daughter, physically or financially.

In taking in the granddaughter, he never knew about, he is faced with the resentment toward him due to these stories told by the grandmother. Bert is faced with the dilemma of whether to tell his granddaughter, and later his daughter, the truth, which if they believe him, may ruin their memory of the late grandmother, or stay quiet. The dilemma is resolved when one of Bert's friends tells the mother the truth.

I absolutely love this DVD. Ernest Borgnine was perfect for this part and Juliette Goglia does a wonderful job with this storyline. She is a great singer for such a young person, but this movie shouldn't be missed. Share it with your family; you won't be sorry you did. Really great movie.

I saw this movie when it first came out and haven;t een it since, until tonight. Not much surprises me any more, as Im an old fart now..... but this movie did. It was great, and a pleasure to watch. Its a welcome addition to my Christmas Collection.

Absolutely loved this story. Great acting. Wonderful story line. Makes you think how much you don't know about your parents or grandparents. Super star line up. I never saw this movie before but will always watch this around Christmas. Good sole food.

It's funny, it's family oreinted, it's just a great movie to watch. I enjoy movies that can show the meaning of christmas and family. It also has some great stars in it.

I LOVE THIS MOVIE. I BOUGHT IT BUT I ALSO WATCH IT ON TV. IT IS A GOOD FAMILY MOVIE.

This movie is definitely one of the best movies...around the holidays or any time of year. "Grandpa" is just adorable in this movie with his little chuckles & smiles. He's just a happy Grandpa. The daugther, Marie, annoys me because of her negetive feelings for her father when you can't help but adore her father. But, as most holiday movies, it all works out in the end.