Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage

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A look at the inspiration behind Thomas Kinkade's painting The Christmas Cottage, and how the artist was motivated to begin his career after discovering his mother was in danger of losing their family home.
  • Starring: Jared Padalecki, Peter O'Toole
  • Directed by: Michael Campus
  • Runtime: 1 hour 44 minutes
  • Release year: 2008
  • Studio: Lionsgate
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Synopsis: A look at the inspiration behind Thomas Kinkade's painting The Christmas Cottage, and how the artist was motivated to begin his career after discovering his mother was in danger of losing their family home.
Starring: Jared Padalecki, Peter O'Toole
Supporting actors: Marcia Gay Harden, Chelan Simmons, Gina Holden, Kiersten Warren, Aaron Ashmore, Geoffrey Lewis, Edward Asner, Richard Moll, Chris Elliott, Richard Burgi, Nancy Robertson, David Bortolucci, Gabrielle Rose, Tegan Moss, Malcolm Stewart, Brendan Penny, Chang Tseng, David Quinlan, Johnny Sawchuk
Directed by: Michael Campus
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 1 hour 44 minutes
Release year: 2008
Studio: Lionsgate
MPAA Rating: Rated PG for language, some suggestive content and smoking
ASIN: B001KWV90W
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Theatrical Release Information
  • US Theatrical Release Date: January 01, 2008
  • MPAA: Rated PG for language, some suggestive content and smoking
  • Production Company: Sterling Media, Birch Grove Films, Firm Films, Lionsgate, Radiant Productions
  • Also Known As: Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage

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56 of 61 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A story of Beginnings and Endings, November 15, 2008
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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.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Very pleased, November 15, 2008
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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.
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46 of 52 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
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.
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