Christmas Magic

2011

Action / Adventure / Drama / Family / Fantasy / Romance

7
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 60%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 60%
IMDb Rating 6.6/10 10 1713 1.7K

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Plot summary

Carrie Bishop, a successful event planner in New York City, is left unconscious after a car accident. In order to "pass over" to Heaven, she must help Scott Walker and his daughter Abby save their restaurant and find their Christmas spirit.

Director

John Bradshaw Photo
John Bradshaw

Top cast

Derek McGrath Photo
Derek McGrath as Henry
Barbara Gordon Photo
Barbara Gordon as Betsy
Mark Wiebe Photo
Mark Wiebe as Waiter
Lindy Booth Photo
Lindy Booth as Carrie Blackford
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800.1 MB
1280*714
English 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 27 min
Seeds 2
1.45 GB
1920*1072
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 27 min
Seeds 2

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by TheLittleSongbird 6 / 10

Likeable enough, if in need of more magic

'Christmas Magic' (2011)Opening thoughts: The premise, while not novel, did sound very sweet and moving as well as easy to relate to. Have seen some other work starring Lindy Booth, and both her performances and filmography are variable. Have been watching Christmas films (namely Hallmark), as someone who has always loved the holiday (if not quite as much in recent years for obvious reasons), as part of a completest quest started around 2018/2019, and 'Christmas Wish' was part of the quest.Seeing it, 'Christmas Wish' is above average and has quite a lot of good things. At the same time, it could have been better, with some things that easily could have done better. Not one of the best Christmas films seen, but also a long way from being one of the worst. Booth comes off well, though the rest of the cast varied more. As far as Christmas films go, 'Christmas Wish' is in the somewhere in the middle and a little above mixed feelings category.Good things: Booth is the best thing about the film. She is absolutely radiant, and succeeds in bringing depth to a flawed yet likeable character. The other casting standout is Derek McGrath, in a charming and sincere performance in a voice of reason sort of role. Most of the characters are easy to connect with, as are enough of the situations, and are developed quite well, particularly Booth's.It is a good looking film, very nicely shot with beautiful scenery. The music is soothing and never seemed too loud or at odds tonally or in placement. The direction is confident enough, and appropriately low key without indifference. Tue film has a honest, thought-provoking script that doesn't sound awkward or too soapy. As well as a charming, heartwarming and moving story with inspiring messaging.Bad things: However, Booth did deserve a better male lead than wooden, uncomfortable looking Paul McGillion, who also didn't look that happy to be there. Also standing out in a bad way is an incredibly annoying Teresa Pavlinek, her character really grated to the point of inducing a day long headache.Detected very little chemistry between McGIllion and Booth and the relationship itself felt underwritten and mismatched. Admittedly, despite delivering on the emotional impact the story is predictable and is at its weakest with the very rushed, too schmaltzy ending. That also came over as far-fetched because of its unrealistic patness.Closing thoughts: Overall, decent but not great.6/10.
Reviewed by dogzfan1234 8 / 10

wonderful story line.

I am not normally a fan of angel movies, it's nothing against them. Unlike most of the angel movies, this one ends happily. The ending is a twist in a great way. it had multiple twists. they were well written, I have seen a thousand movies and did not see these coming. the connection between the little girl and the angel is really touching. when we first meet Carrie she is married to her work, and did not celebrate Christmas. When she gets into a car accident and dies. She is told that she must complete a assignment, in order to get into heaven. Scott has lost his wife on Christmas and no longer celebrates. he owns a restraint and also has a little girl. This story line seems to be predictable and on some level it is, but at the same time while watching and hoping that these two will end up together you have to conceder that she is a angel and cannot date a living person. so how will the story end?
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