The Christmas Shoes

Name: The Christmas Shoes
Genre: Drama
Released: 2007-07-03T01:26:40-07:00

2006

The Christmas Shoes

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This sentimental made-for-TV drama was based on the bestselling novel by Donna VanLiere, which in turn was inspired by the popular song of the same name. Rob Lowe stars as Robert Layton, a workaholic attorney who sorely neglects his family, even during the Christmas season. Clearly, Layton is overdue for a "humanizing" treatment, which comes in the form of a little boy named Nathan Andrews (Max Morrow). Learning that his mother, Maggie (Kimberly Williams), is dying from congenital heart failure, and unable to financially rely upon his underemployed father, Jack (Hugh Thompson), Nathan goes about collecting tin cans and other throwaways so that he can afford an expensive pair of red shoes for his ailing mom. Nathan's plight not only touches Layton, but also has a heartwarming trickle-down effect on the lawyer's estranged family. The Christmas Shoes debuted December 1, 2002, on CBS.

Rating:

NR
Genre:

Drama
Directed By:

Andy Wolk
Written By:

Wesley Bishop
In Theaters:

Nov 1, 2006 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Nov 7, 2006
Runtime:

94 minutes
Studio:

CBS Television

Cast

Rob Lowe
as Robert Layton

Kimberly Williams-Paisley
as Maggie Andrews

Maria Del Mar
as Kate Layton

Amber Marshall
as Lily Layton

Max Morrow
as Nathan Andrews

Dorian Harewood
as Dalton Gregory

Hugh Thompson
as Jack Andrews

Shirley Douglas
as Ellen Layton

Rhonda McLean
as Gwen

Jeremy Akerman
as Tom Wilson

John Maclaren
as Dean McGraw

Brian Heighton
as Jake Cardwell

Geoff Herod
as Adult Nathan

Bill Carr
as Dr. Mather

John Dunsworth
as Dr. Julian

Kathryn MacLellan
as Receptionist

David Christofel
as Clerk

Juanita Peters
as Hospice Worker

Connie Stewart
as Elf Clerk

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Critic Reviews for The Christmas Shoes

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For this sort of role, [Rob Lowe] leaves The West Wing?

Jan 30, 2018 | Full Review…

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New York Magazine/Vulture
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Audience Reviews for The Christmas Shoes

Rob Lowe is an overworked attorney in need of some Christmas spirit. Meanwhile, a young boy must come to terms with his terminally ill mother's condition. It's a highly manipulative piece of filmmaking. There's plenty of sad, crying speeches. It sucks out most of the emotion when it's trying so hard to upset it's audience. Luckily, their performances and Christmas cheer are enough to keep this film afloat.

Luke Baldock

Super Reviewer

I thought everyone gave good performances, but Rob Lowe didn't really dazzle me. He was just kind of there... You can definately tell this is a made for TV movie, and even if it is a little cheesy, it will make you cry (or at least make your throat tight while you try to pretend you're not crying!)