Product Details

• Actors: Peter O'Toole, Jared Padalecki, Marcia Gay Harden, Aaron Ashmore, Richard Burgi
• Directors: Michael Campus
• Writers: Ken LaZebnik
• Producers: Michael Campus, Arla Dietz Campus, Gordon Mark, Julie Yorn, Marc Gordon
• Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Subtitles: English, Spanish
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Studio: Lions Gate
• DVD Release Date: November 11, 2008
• Run Time: 96 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (60 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B001F0TT6A
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #725 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Editorial Reviews

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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.


Product Description
Studio: Lions Gate Home Ent. Release Date: 11/11/2008 Run time: 96 minutes Rating: Pg

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A story of Beginnings and Endings, November 15, 2008

By	Gloria Oliver "Unveiling the Fantastic" (The Colony, Texas USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yes it's a family movie for Pete's Sakes!, November 21, 2008

By	CrazyJaime "Polar Bear" (Alaska) - See all my reviews

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.

31 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Chrismas Cottage, October 14, 2008

By	James W. Austen - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I went to the private premier in Morgan Hill a few months ago. It is a great Christmas movie for the whole family. This movie gives you a peek into Thomas Kinkades life before he became famous. Peter O'Toole gives a great performance as Thom's mentor, the art professor that help Thom and his family. God Bless Thom and his family