Hellen I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

Ariella Broughton It is neither dumb nor smart enough to be fun, and spends way too much time with its boring human characters.

Kaydan Christian A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

Logan By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

Amy Adler Todd McCray (Noel Fisher) is a mentally disabled twenty year old who lives with his parents in a rural area out west. His father, George (Bruce Greenwood) is stern but loving while his mother Mary Ann (Linda Emond) encourages Todd daily with hugs and praise. Since the farm has animals, Todd helps his father in the barn most days. In fact, Todd adores creatures and nurses wounded hawks back to health, among other activities. Unhappily for the young adult, however, is that his father refuses to let his son have a dog, which is what Todd desires most. George, you see, was in a combat zone and cared for a stray dog in the company. After George was wounded, the dog disappeared and he never saw the canine again. Thus, Mr. McCray's deep-rooted sorrows are the reason for his stubbornness. One holiday season, however, Todd learns that the nearest animal shelter is encouraging folks to adopt an animal just for the Christmas season, as some of the staff will be traveling and such. George gives his consent for Todd to take a dog home but tells his son over and over that they will be returning the dog on December 26. This doesn't dampen Todd's excitement! He picks out a golden retriever and names the dog Christmas. Soon, the animal is doing tricks and following Todd everywhere. He even saves some barn animals from disaster. Will George truly make Todd give the dog up? This very beautiful movie will enchant anyone and everyone who sees it. The story is first rate, displaying strong doses of reality and love. Fisher, too, is absolutely wonderful as the disabled son while Greenwood, Emond and the rest back him up in fine fashion. Also, the setting is most lovely while the direction securely draws the viewer to watch avidly until the credits. There are many holiday films, indeed, to entertain potential fans. But, few are as terrific as this Hallmark Hall of Fame winner.

Bkw150163 One of the most heartwarming beautiful movies I've ever watched. It is on my watch list every year for Christmas. Finally I managed to record it so I can watch it any time I want. I love animals and I love the way that boy never gave up on the idea to not only save and have one but help more dogs find a home during the most beautiful time of the year.And the boy who played the mentally challenged kid did a wonderful job. Watch it during the holidays and you will feel the same way. Of course I am a sucker for Hallmark and Lifetime movies, but really, you gotta watch this one :-) I don't own a dog, just a cat, but if anything ever happens to me, I hope someone takes my sweetheart in like this boy did with Christmas

tattykaz This is your typical feel good, warming Christmas movie. This sort of film is not normally my cup of tea, but i thought i would give it ago a month before Christmas. Right from the off you get to love the characters and quite frankly, it made me want to go to my local dogs home and pick up a furry friend. The ending is a little predictable but it still never stopped me from having a bit of a blub over my cup of hot chocolate. I am a bit bias though, as i do love Bruce Greenwood and Noel Fisher as actors so for me half the battle is won right there! Well worth watching on a cold, winters night just before Christmas. Close the curtains, settle in and just let the warmth fill the room.

mlterry-712-657883 Great story that will engage the interest of all who love animals and hopefully change the views of those who are not animal lovers. As Anatole France said, "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." This movie demonstrates love for animals, family and is a great advocate for the learning disabled. This movie will help us all understand this quote from Mahatma Gandhi,"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Hopefully it will encourage people to adopt from our overcrowded animal shelters and to participate in spay/neuter programs also. This movie will be added to the classic Christmas movies our family watches every Christmas.