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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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66 of 71 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.
28 of 29 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.
53 of 59 people found the following review helpful
By CrazyJaime
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
2.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty darn cheesy
My family and I are big on Christmas and Kinkade, so that's why I bought this. But oh my goodness---very, very cheesy. Poor acting (apart from O'Toole, of course). Read more
Published 7 days ago by Kelsey Liddle
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage
I love Thomas Kinkade's work and had saw this movie (not in full) on the Hallmark channel this last Christmas.
The movie arrived on time and in extremely good condition. Read more
The movie arrived on time and in extremely good condition. Read more
Published 7 days ago by nita j graham
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sam Winchester
Thouroghly enjoyes this move about Thomas Kinkade. Extra because Jared Padalecki starred in the movie. Very enjoyable to watch during the holiday season.
Published 25 days ago by sharon
4.0 out of 5 stars
Thomas kinkades christmas cottage
this was a good movie my wife enjoyed it.It is a movie she would watch at any time and she recommends it for anyone
Published 1 month ago by clydehollars
3.0 out of 5 stars
Smile
I bought this movie for my mother and she is totally in love with the movie. The part that i seen was okay, have not finished the movie yet.
Published 1 month ago by 2know
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love THOMAS KINKADE
I had seen this on TV before and liked it so much I wanted to add it to my DV D collection!
Published 1 month ago by Pamela Braman
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Christmas Cottage / Thomas Kinkade
This movie was a gift to my sister. She viewed the coming attractions of The Christmas Cottage while enjoying another movie. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sheila Miesfeld
5.0 out of 5 stars
Christmas Cottage
Watch this if you need to curl up on a winter's evening and think about someone else. It takes you into the lives of a small town, and a few of the characters that make a small... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Robena D. Robinett
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classy Kinkade
My mother-in-law bought a box of 10 jigsaw puzzles--all Thomas Kinkade portrait scenes. She became quite intrigues with his use of light and the different treatments of cottage... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Katherine D. Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars
merry christma
The show itself is a little slow but it's a pleasant holiday story. Of course, anything with Jensen Ackles or in this case, Jared Padelecki is enjoyable to me.
Published 1 month ago by Gillian Romain
