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Returning home from college one Christmas, young artist Thomas Kinkade (Jared Padalecki) is dismayed to learn that attempts to promote local tourism have failed and his mother (Marcia Gay Harden) is dangerously close to losing the family cottage to foreclosure. Inspired by his mentor, Glen (Peter O'Toole), a famous artist who lives next door, Thom accepts a job painting a mural of his small, idyllic hometown. With Glen's help, Thom not only discovers his calling as the Painter of Light(tm) but also helps the town rediscover the true spirit of Christmas in this nostalgic, humorous and heartwarming true story destined to become a holiday classic.
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Returning home from college one Christmas, young artist Thomas Kinkade (Jared Padalecki) is dismayed to learn that attempts to promote local tourism have failed and his mother (Marcia Gay Harden) is dangerously close to losing the family cottage to foreclosure. Inspired by his mentor, Glen (Peter O'Toole), a famous artist who lives next door, Thom accepts a job painting a mural of his small, idyllic hometown. With Glen's help, Thom not only discovers his calling as the Painter of Light(tm) but also helps the town rediscover the true spirit of Christmas in this nostalgic, humorous and heartwarming true story destined to become a holiday classic.
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57 of 62 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Famed painter Thomas Kinkaid had this film made about a very pivotal time of his life. Kept raw as real life tends to be, it is a sad and yet very uplifting film. Topics are deep and moving. This is not meant to be a young children's film, but more a teenage and adult film. Deals with motivations, the things that shape us, those who mold our lives.
While I felt the character of Thomas was not given enough depth to fully utilize Mr. Padalecki's talents, his performance with what he was given was awesome. Several of the supporting characters did super amazing work. Despite the rough language given to Richard Burgi, it was the most amazing piece of acting I have seen from him yet -- the depths of feeling and information in his vulerable moments were totally worth it. Mr. O'Toole also gives a wondrous performnce.
If you want something to touch your heart, see how life chapes people, and just get some of that Christmas feeling flowing -- this movie is for you.
While I felt the character of Thomas was not given enough depth to fully utilize Mr. Padalecki's talents, his performance with what he was given was awesome. Several of the supporting characters did super amazing work. Despite the rough language given to Richard Burgi, it was the most amazing piece of acting I have seen from him yet -- the depths of feeling and information in his vulerable moments were totally worth it. Mr. O'Toole also gives a wondrous performnce.
If you want something to touch your heart, see how life chapes people, and just get some of that Christmas feeling flowing -- this movie is for you.
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was extremely pleased with this movie. I rented it tonight and enjoyed it so much that I am going to buy it and add it to my ever-expanding roster of Christmas movies. Unlike those who criticize it for lack of typical Christmas fluff, this movie had a raw element that humanized it, therefore making it ENTIRELY believable. I have plenty of "family feel-good" movies and was interested in this movie because it claimed to show how Thomas got his start, which it did. Bravo, Thomas, for having the courage to show the humanity of the townspeople with whom you grew up. A based-on-true-story movie SHOULD show humanity, raw or otherwise. While this isn't a movie that young children would understand, it IS a movie which adults and older teens can relate to. I will watch it every year from now on.
47 of 53 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Some weirdos are getting on here saying this is not a family movie due to vulgarity and sensuality. I don't think they saw the same movie I saw. There is more vulgarity and sensuality spending five minutes anywhere outside this movie...walking down a street, at school, tv shows or commercials. Please do yourself a favor and ignore those reviews. You'll be glad and thankful for it. The whole movie has to do with redemption, and God's love, and it has the guts to say so, in a way that I don't think would turn off most non-religious or religious people. This movie is a gem, the acting is excellent, and I am ordering a copy or two for gifts. If you are an aspiring artist, or know someone who is, this movie is a God-send.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Excellent
Christmas Cottage is a very touching movie of Thomas Kindade's younger years getting started with his paintings. I would advise anyone that appreciates his work to see this movie.
Published 14 days ago by Sandra L. Chastain
very good movie
This is one of the best movies I have ever seen It covers many base's about life. So very well done. I have watched it many times. So easy to get any movie on Amazon.
Published 1 month ago by Lena
dvd movie
This was a very heartwarmning and feel good movie based on the story of Thomas Kinkade's beginning as the "painter of light".
Published 2 months ago by Colleen Crownhart
Excellent movie!
Everyone should watch this Video. Peter O'Toole is outstanding and plays the role of Thomas's mentor and I don't know how this movie could have ever been improved upon. Read more
Published 3 months ago by CharlieRN
The Christmas Cottage
I'm a bit biased. Absolutely love Peter O'Toole and he was amazing in this as always. Jared Padelecki as Thomas Kinkade did an awesome job as well. Read more
Published 3 months ago by suet
Movie
Bought this movie for my mother and mother inlaw. They both loved it. I had watched it on tv and thought they might like it.
Published 3 months ago by lwfrog
thomas kinkades christmas cottage
was very happy when the movie arrived here faster than was told. it was also in GREAT shape. Enjoyed movie shows very well
Published 4 months ago by Gene R. Petty
More disappointed with each viewing
My wife loves Thomas Kinkade; and I guess I do too. Also, we're both very Christmasy people. CHRISTMAS COTTAGE seemed to be right up our alley. Read more
Published 4 months ago by D. Collier
Gift
This was a gift to a friend & they absolutely love it. It arrived before Christmas - which I was very appreciative of. Just great!
Published 4 months ago by Mary (Beth) King
Great
I was extremely pleased with this movie. I rented it tonight and enjoyed it so much that I am going to buy it and add it to my ever-expanding roster of Christmas movies. Read more
Published 5 months ago by forgetthegouge
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