Hallmark Channel Film.
Starring Doris Roberts as Mrs Miracle.
This film is "typical" to the Hallmark genre of TV movie. Not only is it EXTREMELY Christmassy which, at the moment i'm all about, it's about forgiving, moving on with life, hoping of a better future, and all importantly family.
I loved the whole concept of the film, the storyline, the characters, the setting. Just everything. Some people would disagree and say that it's a cliché Christmas film which happened to be produced by Hallmark. However, I've always found myself to be a fan of Hallmark and their films. This reason being that they produce some great films. Ok, so what if they don't set their standards as high as the "BIG" films like Avatar or Lord of the Rings, it's the storyline and the acting that matters.
Anyway! In regards to the film, the story is just simple, and yet outstanding with each character having their own path to find an answer to. For example, the twins never remembered their mother and so are wanting to know what she was like etc and of course at the end of the film they get those answers. For the father, one of the main characters, it's about getting over the grief and tending to the boys and also moving on with life - finding new love along the way. The love interest's character has a dented relationship with her sister, which starts off in a non speaking manner and again by the end of the film it changes as a solution is met. Where is Mrs Miracle in all of this? Well, she is the pivotal character to which all of the others work around and inevitably meet. She assists every character to where they need to go. She is their miracle - just to state the obvious.
This is one of the reasons why I love Hallmark films. I enjoy the hidden meanings in the films. Some of course, like Mrs Miracle, have their meanings more on the surface than others. However, they are still enjoyable for all the family. One criticism that I would have is that viewers who aren't a fan of Romantic/Comedies may not enjoy Hallmark films because this is the sort of genres which they do tend to focus on. I guess this is one of the reasons why I love them so much.
Nonetheless, as well as settling down to It's a Wonderful Life, settle down to this film - it's got something for everyone in the family and will truly put a smile on your face.
Enjoy! And if you liked it that much, then there is a second film - Call Me Mrs Miracle. 2010.
So, time for my final rating! I'd give this movie a well deserved 4 out of 5 Stars!
Helen xx
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