Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage

2008

Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage

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Movie Info

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

Rating:

PG (for language, some suggestive content and smoking)
Genre:

Drama, Kids & Family, Television
Directed By:

Michael Campus
Written By:

Ken Lazebnik
In Theaters:

Nov 20, 2008 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Nov 11, 2008
Runtime:

103 minutes
Studio:

LionsGate Entertainment

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Cast

Marcia Gay Harden
as Maryanne Kinkade

Jared Padalecki
as Thomas Kinkade

Peter O'Toole
as Glen Wessler

Chris Elliott
as Ernie Trevor

David Bortolucci
as Deuce Johnson

Geoffrey Lewis
as Butch

Edward Asner
as Sidney

Malcolm Stewart
as Lloyd

Charlotte Rae
as Vesta

Richard Burgi
as Bill Kinkade

Kiersten Warren
as Tanya

Richard Moll
as Big Jim

Jay Brazeau
as Mr. Rosa

Aaron Ashmore
as Pat Kinkade

Tegan Moss
as Nanette

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Critic Reviews for Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage

All Critics (2) | DVD (1)

The film dips into syrup as it draws to a close, but even that we can forgive for its genuine warm hearted mood

Dec 4, 2008 | Full Review…

Andrew L. Urban
Urban Cinefile
It's a little like holiday leftovers--still warm and filling but not as fresh or tasty as the first Christmas Day meal.

Nov 29, 2008 | Full Review…

Felix Gonzalez Jr.
DVD Review

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Audience Reviews for Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage

Dec 07, 2010

(2008 Director: Michael Campus) Heartwarming story of college students returnng home for the holidays. They come to the aide of their mother, thankfully being tipped off by their neighbor. Another neighbor, Glen Weissler, an aging talented artist (Peter O'Toole), is an inspiration of another kind to budding art student Thomas Kincaide (Jared Padalecki).

Teresa S Super Reviewer
Dec 06, 2010

.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 acting is over the top. This is a tear jerker I warn you, cuddle up with your honey and enjoy this one. Has some comical lines and parts. Its worth 4 1/2 stars.

Bruce B Super Reviewer
Mar 06, 2010

I hate these little Christmas family melodramas, and this is a very cheap one with nice performances but very little else worth noticing apart from the fact that Jared Padalecki is a strikingly handsome young actor, and that's it.

Carlos M Super Reviewer
Jan 05, 2010

O'Toole was fantastic, the other actors did fine work and the script did have something to say about art and, yes, Christmas.

Morris N Super Reviewer