A Hobo's Christmas

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Ken R This interesting teleplay touches on some serious reconciliation issues. Production values are above average for its genre, writing, direction, performances, editing, cinematography and music. The participation of the always reliable Barnard Hughes was my reason for watching this, and a good decision it was. Other performances also come across as well cast and quite well realised. It might not be a movie for all tastes but anyone who enjoys looking back at how families can drift apart and their efforts at reconciliation should find something to appreciate. While some aspects may be a little romanticised for the seasoned cynics, thankfully, unlike a Spielberg production, the adult characters' situations ring true and the children are likeable (for a change). The late William Hickey (The Name of the Rose ‘86) as Cincinnati Harold is always a curious watch. Hearst Entertainment has given us a different kind of Christmas story to admire, for those who care. Dare I say...Merry Christmas! Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/24/20 Full Review Audience Member Best Christmas movie! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Audience Member While the story is neither gut-wrenching nor overly-dramatic, it does gently tell a variation on a common tale in families: hurt and trouble that often comes between elderly fathers and grown sons and the healing that can take place with they both want it. Simple enough and not too sappy. I remember this TV film when it originally aired back in '87 and enjoyed it again this year on DVD. Good cast. McRaney and Hughes are two of my favorite actors and I've come to enjoy Wendy Crewson from the Santa Clause movies. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Love this movie!!!! Watched it year round as a kid. Had it recorded on vhs. Top 10 christmas movie for me. If you can watch it asap. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member An overall decent movie. I think the stubborn characters of Charlie and his dad, the hobo, were a bit too much for a typical Christmas movie not to mention how drawn out things seem to be. It is good to see once if you love Christmas movies but otherwise you aren't missing much. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Audience Member THIS IS A GOOD MOVIE Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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