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      Christmas Child

      2003 1h 36m Holiday Drama List
      Reviews 62% 1,000+ Ratings Audience Score A mysterious photograph leads a journalist (William R. Moses) to a small Texas town at Christmastime. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Apr 30 Buy Now

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      Ken R Christmas Child – What Answers Are There To A Mysterious Past? A good friend bought me this film on DVD, it was not one I had known but watched out of curiosity, turning out to be quite a surprise. It didn't particularly sound like much but with a story by prolific writer Max Lucado thought it might have something to offer. Then there was the Director William Ewing, a big production directorial honcho at Sony Pictures with a string of massive hits under his name. Ewing, gave up the fame and fortune to start his own not-for-profit production company! An admirable move indeed. As soon as this film began the production values were obvious, cinematography by Spanish-born Fernando Arguellies offering highly stylized visuals, fetchingly compiled music score, and strong performances from a varied professional cast - telling the story of an adopted big city journalist searching for a connection to his past history. His search begins with only a mysterious photograph left to him by his departed father. The adapted screenplay may have omitted some details from the original story as there are a couple of odd situations that transpire during his search - these leave some things a little up in the air. But the story was intriguing enough to keep the viewer interested, and apart from the odd bits it was highly entertaining (maybe it needs a second viewing to sort out some fine details, occasionally stories can be like that?). If wanting a rest from the endless comic book superheroes, car chases, and explosions, this thoughtful film is a refreshing contender. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/29/23 Full Review Audience Member I thought it was ok overall, not terribly exciting, but, still entertaining for a Christmas story. Some holes in the story that never get resolved, but, still worth watching Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Audience Member Heart-warming and encouraging! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member A brilliant story from Max Lucado that makes the real meaning of Christmas shine. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Audience Member This is a fair, family friendly tale with a bittersweet ending. The acting left a little bit to be desired in places, but it was worth the watch. My favorite part was 4 Runner singing at the Christmas show. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member And Number 6 is a Christmas Child. Don't see many guys reviewing this film, why? Is it a chick flick, I don't think so, Myself I think its a wonderful Family film that can be watch by all. Jack is a reporter who goes to Texas to do a story on a women who just won the lottery, but while there he starts a search for his birth parents, so now sets the scene for the rest of the Christmas Child. Great for this time of the season. 6 down 24 to go, and on my way I have to give this one 5 stars. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis A mysterious photograph leads a journalist (William R. Moses) to a small Texas town at Christmastime.
      Director
      William Ewing
      Screenwriter
      Andrea Jobe, Eric Newman
      Production Co
      Impact Productions
      Genre
      Holiday, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Nov 30, 2016
      Runtime
      1h 36m
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