Judith and Charles are the couple that seems to have been struggling for some time, and the viewers instantly sense that dissolution or divorce may be imminent. Thanks for subscribing! I am extremely disappointed with UP's first Christmas movie of the season titled"Angels In The Snow". Learn how your comment data is processed. Change ). Important messages about what truly matters in life, about generosity and sharing, and about how precious life is, are delivered without restraint. I just got finished watching this good movie but what I did not understand at first is when they went skiing and as people gathered around it has the Tucker family’s picture and the man said they died. Daniel Henney and Priyanka Chopra Celebrate Very Different Milestones, Movie Reviews: “Angels In The Snow” & My One Christmas Wish, Movie Review: Kathie Lee Gifford and Craig Ferguson’s “Then Came You”, Book Review: A.K. The Montgomery family (Caucasian) kindly allowed the Tucker family (African American) into their home after they claimed they had car trouble on the road. Regardless, both young actors play their part expertly and fit into the overall family network with ease. We display the minimum age for which content is developmentally appropriate. As central family struggles with values and behavior, a second family arrives exhibiting exemplary communication, joyfulness as a family, wisdom, and mutual respect. She is an artist who leads with her heart and gives readers a glimpse of the best of this world through the masterful use of the written word. The children (and father) cannot lay aside their electronics, and trying to savor each other’s company is more than they can tolerate. As Judith, she is credible, authentic, and fully immersed in her role of the disconsolate, listless wife, and mother who simply wants to have a family Christmas that reminds her of the happy days of yore. I actually watched it like thirty times!! Why do so many kids, like Jennifer and Alexander, act out in unproductive ways? Jackie places her online ad for a family for Christmas and got so much more in return.

mbedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMNrcrT8uMc[/embedyt], The undeniable star of this film is Jaeda as she is the narrator, and in so many ways, she sets things in motion for the magical story to unfold. More than likely, viewers will remember this vivacious girl, and in this film, she is given a golden role that demonstrates just how talented she is. I have seen Catherine in numerous things (most recently, Autumn Dreams as the judge–a most memorable role as a matter of fact), and I have seen Colin in a few works (Hitched for the Holidays, A Mother’s Nightmare).
When nothing short of a miracle can hold a deteriorating family together, a Christmas getaway sets the stage for a miracle to occur. And we do get to the ending we foresaw, but (Spoiler alert) what an awful price we pay. ( Log Out /  As the Tuckers (Colin Lawrence and Catherine Lough Haggquist) explain, their van went off the road, the roads are impassable, and they need help. Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.

The undeniable star of this film is Jaeda as she is the narrator, and in so many ways, she sets things in motion for the magical story to unfold. What are some ways that kids might be able to communicate their feelings and help resolve family problems? Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Ruth was born in Tacoma, Washington but now calls Yelm, Washington her home. Parents and caregivers: Set limits for violence and more with Plus. She finally admits that she longs for a loving family like everyone else. She is a consummate professional, and versatility streams from her soul and resonates with viewers. Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free. While a winter viewing is better, the truths this film imparts are timeless. From the opening, it's easy to see where the movie will take us, and we settle in for a pleasant ride, knowing that the journey, though expected, can be original and worth the time. Ruth is an inspirational entertainment journalist who instinctively sees the best in all and seeks to share universal beauty, love and positivity. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Angels in the Snow, based on a book by Rexanne Becnel, first aired on TV, later released on DVD and streaming sites, has a bright cast of able actors and has been competently executed.

While I have never seen either of the children (played by Kolton and Alexandra), they are completely captivating in their roles.
I was left in total awe of the ending as I don’t think I ever would have suspected it nor thought that way. It is beyond what I expected, and this is probably the best new UP Christmas film this year.