Customer Reviews

A Light in the Forest

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I teach eighth grade English. The Conrad Richter novel, The Light in the Forest, is a part of our eighth grade curriculum. I purchased this video on the assumption that it was an adaptation of that novel which is about a Caucasian boy who has been raised by Native Americans, and the story of his struggle to fit into the culture of his natural parents. Unfortunately, I did not look beyond the cover which pictures a boy who looks like he is dressed in the manner of a 1700's backwoodsman.

It would be helpful, since the title is identical to the Conrad Richter classic, if Amazon would make some prominent notation that this video is not in any way related to that novel.

This is a really cute movie. One I enjoyed watching with my daughter. I am a Lindsay Wagner fan from way back and I also love Edward Albert. This would be the second time Mr. Albert and Christopher Khayman Lee have worked togther, well, sort of. Chris was Andros the Red Ranger on Power Rangers in Space and Mr. Albert portrayed Mr. Collins, father to Wes, the Red Time Force Ranger.
This movie was better than I had expected it to be. Sometimes when you put many actors and actresses together who haven't done anything in a while you usually get junk. Watching Ms. Wagner, always a pleasure, play the understanding and loving teacher was heart warming. Then seeing Chris play the spirit of the forest, an elf (many fans that I know have always wanted to see him with pointy ears), was both mildly comical, after watching him beat the baddies using martial arts in Power Rangers in Space and then to have him taking flight in this movie almost brought me to tears at the sheer campyness of the fairy folk scenes. the scenes in the "real world" were much better and so was the acting. Mr. Albert as King Otto was very over the top, but much better as Mr. Ridgewell.
All in all very enjoyable, especially if yoy have small children.

I watched this movie and I wasn't sure what to expect. I kind of figured it might be a little campy - I wasn't sure if I'd like it. I watched it and I had a huge grin on my face for three days afterwards.

There is something so heartwarming about this movie and so - apart - from what the world is today. Yes, there is some campiness in it - but it is really a joyous movie, with dashing heroes, magic, bad guys - and NO rated-R blood and gore! HOW often do you see something like that?

The cast's performance - especially Christopher Khayman Lee - in this movie makes me smile out loud and maybe not find this world such a depressing, aggravating, selfish and angry place after all.

Bah Humbug go bye-bye, baby!

I am a big Christopher Khayman Lee Fan. When I bought this movie it was to add to my CKL movie collection. Instead, I found a magical and very heart warming movie. Christopher Khayman Lee bought the character of Holly Boy into light in such a way that I felt as though It was Christmas. In keeping with the Spirit of Christmas this movie was beautifully done. Putting together CKL with Lindsay Wagner and Sir Edward Albert was magnificent. All I can say about this movie is that it's 'Magical'.

I found this movie to be a very delightful, wonderful family christmas film. It touches on some real life feelings and emotions with a young girl. This movie shows the true spirit of christmas and is a must see, even if you don't have kids!

After reading the reviews, I thought this would be a cute movie; however, my grandson and I lost interest and were quite bored with it and I am a big fan of kid movies. Evidently, it does not appeal to everyones tastes so know your movie before you buy.

I rented this for my kids and I don't think they enjoyed it. I laughed hysterically over the bad acting and the huge, hairy boar. I still laugh thinking about it (if you've seen it, you know what I am talking about:)). So, I give it 2 stars, because it made me laugh but I don't think that I will ever, ever waste money on it again.

I think is film has a heart worming story about Christmas and Magic.

It is truly for the whole family.

As the owner of approximately 150 Christmas movies, I only have one that is worse than this one! The plot was stupid, the acting was terrible; my one star is for Danielle Nicolet's character's acrobatics - don't know if it was really her or a stunt double, but it's pretty awesome.