Christmas with a Capital C [DVD]

Great show, good values, family oriented.

KNOW it is a Christian DVD. PURE/FLIX is a Christian distributor. Christians making a faith-based film. Excellent actors in a good Christian tale written by Andrea Gyertson Nasfell. A story with a moral meaning, but don't confuse that with the politics also included. There's teenage romance, a Mayor's race, a ski race, and Mitch (Daniel Baldwin, yes Alec's bro) returns after 20 years to oppose the long-time Mayor's (Ted McGinley) reelection as well as City Hall's use of a "Merry Christmas" banner and an antique local Alaskan's nativity carving. More than the "Merry Christmas" vs "Happy Holiday" issue is a greater theme of "goodwill to all men" & "peace on Earth." Two magnificent aspects shine like tree-topping angels. First is the filming location of Seward, Alaska; converted to Trapper Falls, small town of 4000 and home of moose burgers. Scenery is breathtaking. Local Alaskan's know that. Second is an absolute show-stopper performance in a scene when the Mayor's brother, Greg (Brad Stine-Christian comedian) explains the Christ birth story to 3 youth. He rolls, an animated Christian Christmas fanatic, ranting like Robin Williams, and stealing the best segment of the entire film. It was intentional, as much of the segment was taken from his stand-up comedy routine, written into the film by the writer. The film ends with the spectacular scene of the life-size hand carved town's crèche (now privately owned and displayed) set up with Alaskan mountains as a backdrop. Credits roll including "It's Called Christmas with a Capital C" music by Go Fish, a song the movie was based upon. The 81 min. film does have SUBTITLES and a Dove Approval. Bonus stuff: Commentary option; Behind the Scenes-24 min; Highway 101 Bio-8 min; Highway 101 Music video; 6 Trailers. Highly recommended Christian Family Film viewing. A keeper to watch every year. Although the constitutional question of City Hall Christmas political correctness is included; look instead to the greater story of reaching out to others at Christmas, even to a life-long rival. That theme works for all, regardless of your name for the Holiday. The happy ending is universal, something like Dickens's Christmas Carol. Merry Christmas.

Cute movie, lots of laughs.

This is a good "family" movie with a message. And although it is certainly brought up in the movie, the message isn't that you should say Merry Christmas instead of just Happy Holidays. In fact, several of the key characters point out that, while the holiday is certainly about Jesus and originated as a celebration of His birth, concentrating too much on which phrase people use can take your mind off other issues that His followers should be interested in. The Christians in this small town square off against a "villain" who has returned to his home town after many years and begins causing trouble. It takes a little "angel" to show them how to give their faith feet. It won't win an Oscar, but it's well worth watching. The guy who plays the mayor's brother is a real hoot and the movie is worth watching just to see him.

I pre-ordered Christmas with a Capital C, however I have seen it twice on GMC-TV last year. It is a shame this film did not have theater release as it definitely deserved to make all the major theaters across America plus have over seas distribution. It is an excellent film with a top cast and it cannot be praised enough. It mirrors the on going war we have against Christmas in our nation today and is so very well handled. There is a tendency for reviewers to be spoilers when it comes to films and I do not want to do that. Suffice it to say that while every cast member does an outstanding job, Nancy Stafford stands out and I believe would have been up for an Academy Award. Her thoughtful observations are a center piece in this film and I will be urging all of our friends to purchase it on November 1. We even asked for one day delivery so we could begin showings as quickly as possible. My copy will be used in Bible Studies and I will be encouraging local churches to show it in the theater format it so richly deserves. Wish we could give more than five stars as this film deserves top honors.

I liked this show and it will remain in my "30 days of Christmas" line up for the following years. It did not get the 5 stars, only due to the fact the ending felt rushed and it was not played out as much as this great storyline could have been. Saying that, it gives the viewer an excellent concept of what really is Christmas about, and if the "powers that be" do remove signs, titles, nativities, etc... from "Christmas" does this really ruin it? The movie suggests these are just traditions, but no one can take the real meaning which is the gift of love that was given to us, at His birth and sharing it thru giving of ourselves and caring for "people" more than caring for the "traditions" that we once held dear. It is the true concept of Christmas, not played out by lights, statues and "things" but in fact loving the un-lovely the "one sheep" that has gone astray and reaching out in whatever way you can to show love and ....well, "Christmas" to them.

great movie and good story line... kind of another modern twist on the "Scrooge/ Grinch" story. I am glad the story focused on the true meaning and reason we celebrate Christmas. you can't have Christmas without Christ. So, to say... without him, there is and will never be a reason to celebrate the day.

This is one of my favorite Christmas movies. I used to watch it with my family all the time on Netflix, then they removed it from the movies they offer and I was not able to watch it this Christmas season. I am so happy I found this for sale on Amazon. It tells the story of the real meaning of Christmas. This is a heartwarming movie everyone should watch to remind them going into the Christmas season what it is they are celebrating and not to turn the holiday into Santa and toys only. I love this movie and the message it provides. Ted McGinley is one of my favorite actors. I have followed him since he was on Happy Days and The Love Boat. I love everything he has done. Thank you for making this Christmas movie.