Spoonatects Am i the only one who thinks........Average?

AutCuddly Great movie! If you want to be entertained and have a few good laughs, see this movie. The music is also very good,

Lachlan Coulson This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.

Paynbob It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

theoneheart A wonderfully uplifting movie reminding us of the true meaning of Christmas marred mainly by introducing the politics of separation. The movie's promotion of the imagined war on Christmas undermined its message of humility, giving and love. Our government of the people (70% Christian), by the people and for the people is not our enemy or the enemy of Christian principles unless we make it so. The government or ACLU so reviled in this movie can and has supported many principles illuminated therein. The Perfect Gift lost its perfection not in the imperfect acting, it lost its perfection in the politic of propaganda and separation.

farrell-g I'm actually watching this right now, and I've been literally face- palming as I watch it. At one point, Jesus (represented by the drifter "Jess" in the film) works on building a Nativity display for a church's Christmas celebration. The pastor of the church is visited by members of an organization, the "National Civil Freedom Coalition" that's meant to be a very-thinly-disguised version of the ACLU. They explain to the pastor that due to a new city law prohibiting displays of religious symbols in the business district, they would no longer be permitted to have the crèche on their property. It seems the road in front of the church has been deemed to be part of the business district. "But we're a church!" protests the pastor. The "NCFC" fellows tell him almost gleefully that they'll be fined $5000.00 if they don't take it down, which they do, all leading up to a very "It's a Wonderful Life" ending. Throughout it all, the ACLU-stand-ins are practically sneering and twirling their mustaches as they contemplate the church losing this battle.The funny thing is that no city would ever be permitted to disallow a Nativity scene or any other religious symbol on church property, regardless of whether it can be viewed from the road. In fact, that's usually the purpose.Also, if such a law had been passed, the ACLU (or equivalent) would have been at the forefront in the defense of the civil liberties and constitutional rights of the church, as they have often defended churches and Christian causes in the past.It's because of these extraordinarily implausible and unrealistic plot devices that I just had to practically bang my head against my desk.I have no problem with the deeper message of kindness touching the heart of the outcast, disaffected or bitter, or that of a town coming together to right a wrong; indeed, these have been constant ideas since the invention of film, and in plays before that. However, it seems that the filmmakers either had little or no knowledge of how their conflict would play out in the real world, or have a very biased and unrealistic view of it.The acting was fair enough, and the scenic work was fine, which gave it the stars it got from me. I could think of better Christmas films to watch, and unless you want to give warped ideas to your church youth groups, I'd find another movie for them.

carlaschuchman Not sleeping at night has become a habit lately. 2 am this morning I woke and could not get back to sleep. I decided to get up, make the coffee and get ready to watch the news and get on my computer. But God...I decided to turn on TBN and here was this movie. It has to be the best movie I have seen about Christmas. I was so moved and touched. I want to share it with everyone! I learned a lot too. The meanings behind so many of the things we tend to take for granted and very special meanings.I love all of Jefferson Moore's and Kelly's Filmworks movies, but this was right on time.And of course, God brought it to me in His time.Thank you guys for a job well done. God Bless you and your family andMerry Christmas!!

Donna Nelson This is by far one of the best movies I have seen! I've been a fan of Jefferson Moore for a while now, and have really been moved by his projects, but this one was over the top. My family and I all left feeling so blessed by this movie. You leave feeling like you have been in the presence of Christ. It's rare that a movie can capture the essence of Christmas like this one does! You can see through the movie how when Christ enters your life, your life can change, and the things that really matter come into focus.This is one of those movies that will be fun to watch every Christmas. It will be timeless!