Release Date: Nov 20, 2008 Wide
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Inspired by the picturesque paintings of Thomas Kinkade, Christmas Cottage tells the semi-autobiographical tale of how a young boy is propelled to launch a career as an artist after he learns that his mother is in danger of losing the family home. Michael Campus directs a film written by Ken LaZebnik and co-produced by painter Kinkade. Jared Padalecki takes on the lead role, while Peter O'Toole plays his mentor, Glen Weissler. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Nov 20, 2008 Wide
Nov 11, 2008
All Critics (2) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (1) | DVD (3)
The film dips into syrup as it draws to a close, but even that we can forgive for its genuine warm hearted mood
Coming as a direct-to-DVD film, Kinkade's first venture as producer appropriately debuts just as mass-produced as his artwork.
It's a little like holiday leftovers--still warm and filling but not as fresh or tasty as the first Christmas Day meal.
.Film 17 is The Movie Christmas Cottage, which is based on the true story of the artist Thomas Kinkade. Coming home for Christmas Thomas and his Brother find that their Mom is about to lose her home, so they get Jobs in the community. The best acting is done by Peter O'Toole who plays an ageing and dieing artist . His
December 6, 2010Super Reviewer
A cheap Christmas melodrama that is rarely genuinely touching, it has some nice performances but little else to offer besides Padalecki's striking good looks.
March 6, 2010Super Reviewer
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