The Christmas Card (2006)

Sadly Over-hyped

best movie i've ever seen.

Absolutely brilliant

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

Many of the movies of this type fail when it comes to chemistry between the leads and even more so, fail miserably when it comes to developing their coming together. This movie excels with both of these things. The chemistry is wonderful (totally lacking with the boyfriend) and the way the writers had them discovering it was real.It doesn't hurt when the leading lady has such beautiful eyes that are so expressive. And the male lead with his silent approach of wooing her was perfect. If you love romantic story telling, you will love this one. Ed Asner was wonderful as well as Lois Nettleton. You can't go wrong with this one.

Truly wonderful movie that all the family can sit down together and watch without worrying about violence, or anything else which is a bit hard nowadays. I loved that the town went to the trouble of sending cards to the troops, my dad served in Vietnam and I know our letters and cards were a comfort to him in those days before email and the Internet. . I also found it very heartwarming and inspirational, the way that John Newtons character carries around the card he has received from Alice Evans character it is truly moving as he sees it as a kind of talisman. And then going to find the person who sent it to him to say thanks for thinking of the troops on deployment was very moving for me.. The entire cast did a wonderful job. Especially loved seeing Ed Asner. Have a copy on DVD and re-watch it every now and then, not just at Christmas as I love these sorts of movies and can watch them over and over. Another outstanding movie from Hallmark. Have also found that even though this is a few years old it is still relevant, especially the part about our veterans.

I've been using IMDb for around 10 years, and never created an account until I felt the need to mention how bad this film is.I watched it around a month ago and it still haunts me the hour+ I wasted.I'm no film snob and can't tell when a film has 'good' or 'bad' acting, but I can tell you this film has terrible acting. It felt like watching a production by the local high school.The story isn't even nice, she essentially cheats on her fiancé with a crazy stalker, and her fiancé's only terrible traits are he works a lot and doesn't want to live in a rubbish village, what a romantic story!

I simply love the military angle. I wish Ed Asner and Lois Nettleton were my parents. I could be friends with Uncle Richard. I love their house. I love the scenery and Nevada City even though I've never been close to northern California. I bought the DVD and watch as often as I play my favorite music.It is NOT my nomination for an Academy Award however. While I am happy to "suspend disbelief" in many cases, but, holy cow, there are many glaring goofs when you've seen it as often as I have.Re. other reviewers issues....the whole story works better for me to believe there's an entire year between Cody receiving the card and his arrival in Nevada City. Look at how beat up the card is. Re. the ending. My preferred ending would be: Faith: "You forgot something. ME!" as she jumps on him. At least the ending is a believably passionate kiss, unlike many other Hallmark endings. (Moonlight and Mistletoe leaps to mind with its passionless kisses. Seriously, Candace Cameron looks like she's kissing her brother.)