The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey (2007)

"The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey" is a story of love redemption and above all hope. When a broken hearted boy loses the treasured wooden nativity set that links him to his dead father his worried mother persuades a reclusive ill-tempered woodcarver to create a replacement and to allow her son to watch him carve it. The commission takes their relationship to unexpected places as the young boy makes greater and more difficult demands of the woodcarver s ability and as Christmas approaches the three of them struggle to come to terms with each other their painful memories and the process of putting their unhappiness behind them. Outstanding performances stunning CGI visuals and a brilliant score make this compelling funny and ultimately very moving adaptation of one of America s most loved and award winning children s books a must-see family movie experience.System Requirements:Run Time: 91 minutes Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY UPC: 796019806206 Manufacturer No: 80620 Product Description

Love shows it changes peoples hearts

This was a wonderful story of a family that kept their priorities straight no matter the loss of family and leaving a home they loved.
The story is based on another man who lost his wife and ended up being loved and cared for by a family who lost their father and husband. No matter the situation we can still be an encouragement to others if we get beyond our pain. I highly recommend this movie for the entire family. July 6, 2008

A Lovely Christmas Movie

I was given this movie by my mother-in-law to watch over the Christmas holiday. My only regret is that I did not watch it sooner. This is a beautiful and sincere Christmas story that truly touches the heart. I highly recommend this movie with a nice cup of hot chocolate, warm Christmas cookies, and a handkerchief--you will need it!! June 9, 2008

a must see film

i loved this film haveing lived all most the same story luckly i had 3 uncles to steep in i was 5 when my father died i hated him for that but learned like Jonathan life can be special plus my last name is TOOMEY.The movie looked great on my new LCD what thay can do with CG is wonderfull. May 10, 2008

Miracle

Loved the movie as much as the book. Was very true to the book. I laughed and cried. It touched my heart. April 10, 2008

Good family friendly movie

This was a very good family friendly movie. There were some excellent lessons about ridiculing people who are different, recovering from deep losses and respecting others.

It is all about relationships and how deep personal losses don't have to destroy your life. There was some cute dialogue between the little boy and Jonathan Toomey as the new nativity set was carved.

This is not the Bourne Identity, so don't expect fast paced action. This is more about human beings than car crashes and pyrotechnics.

The only reason I didn't give it a better review is that there could have been more chemistry with the actors. The emotions were a little flat, so it is not as good as it could have been. February 10, 2008

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