Christmas-Reviewer BEWARE OF BOGUS REVIEWS. SOME REVIEWERS HAVE ONLY ONE REVIEW. WHEN ITS A POSITIVE REVIEW THAT TELLS ME THEY WERE INVOLVED WITH THE PRODUCTION. IF ITS A NEGATIVE REVIEW THEN THEY MIGHT HAVE A GRUDGE AGAINST THAT PRODUCTION. NOW I HAVE REVIEWED OVER 200 Christmas MOVIES. I HAVE NO AGENDA. I AM FARE ABOUT THESE FILMS.This film is not a love it or hate it film. What this film is passable entertainment with a lesson about?? In this film Christmas has always been an exceptional time of love and tradition in the small town of Trapper Falls, Alaska. Hometown of Mayor Dan Reed (Ted McGinley) looks forward to each year with enthusiasm. Together with his brother Greg (Brad Stine), they dedicate time away from their adventure tour company to drape the town is Christmas cheer. When Dan's old high school rival Mitch Bright (Daniel Baldwin), a mean-spirited and embittered militant atheist returns home after 20 years, Dan is immediately suspicious. Mitch is a highly successful big city lawyer who has never wanted anything to do with Trapper Falls. The rivalry re-ignites when the frustrated Mitch takes offense to what he sees as the town's violation of his rights. Mitch wants the Nativity scene removed from the front of City hall and the word Christmas switched to Happy Holidays on all signs. Fifty years of tradition are now challenged not by an outsider but a former member of the community. As the conflict escalates it goes beyond one person's opinion but magnifies into an entire town problem when Mitch enters into the mayoral race to have Dan replaced.Now I am very liberal. I liked this film. Its not great but it is sweet. The motivations of everyone in this film is understandable. Now people who made this film had an agenda to say that there is a war on Christmas which is not true. "Retailers Love Christmas". I worked all over the USA and have always said "Merry Christmas" and nobody said "I shouldn't" and no customer ever complained. Now my Christians readers would you get mad if a Jewish Person said to you "Happy Hanukkah"? I doubt it. Normal people would say "Thank you" or "Same to you". Happy Holidays came about only because it was cheaper for stores to have a window painted with just one message and no re-paint for Hanukkah. That's all. When I worked at stores I never got in trouble for saying "Merry Christmas". Now back to the film. AS film the plot is passable. the film moved quickly along. The film has a conclusion that I find almost laughable but the message isn't laughable. Small Children will be bored. Some adults too. But what comes through is that "Christmas is a time where we should open our minds and our hearts"

Zoooma Ted McGinley v. Daniel Baldwin in a 1st Amendment showdown over a Nativity scene being displayed on public property. Baldwin, of course, is the "bad guy" against Christmas. He is, like many, changing the 1st Amendment to how he sees fit: "Putting the Nativity on public property establishes a state religion." No, it doesn't because no one is forcing anything on you under any kind of punishment for not taking part. Anyway, a very good Christmas film with excellent production value compared to endless slew of Made-for-TV Christmas movies made every year. This one rises above and filmed in Alaska it is definitely a breath of fresh air! The message is fantastic and it would be nice if people would watch this with an open mind rather than pretend it's all garbage because it most certainly is not. One of the best Christmas movies there is.7.5 / 10 stars--Zoooma, a Kat Pirate Screener

floridagirl-878-611133 Finally a "safe" movie that all ages can enjoy including preschoolers without rude, disrespectful or unattractive behaviors displayed. Beautiful scenes of Alaska. Nice small town dilemma where the real meaning of Christmas is debated and resolved. Did not find it offensive but if you are die hard anti-religion (especially Christianity) in the public realm, you may find it may open your mind. If you are a Christian or sympathetic to the spirit of Christmas, you should find it enjoyable. Nice brotherhood, father/son, and mother/daughter relationships developed. Overall, believable acting and story. Enjoyable film.

jenniferk16 I really enjoyed the movie. It doesn't officially come out for awhile, and I think it's too bad. I think it would be well received this Christmas season (2010). A good reminder that there is more to Christmas than just commercialism. I think it would be obvious that there is a Christian theme to the movie, but I think it does a nice job of not being too preachy. It kind of reminds me of a good Halmark flick. Good acting, but not over the top. I will certainly be promoting this film when it comes out! It was inspired by a Christian song by the group Go Fish. I have also seen a preview for the movie on Youtube. Check it out!