Christmas with a Capital C [DVD]

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.

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.

So watched it this last weekend when it started it was a bit boring but it got really really good christ is in Christmas

Looking forward to watching it this Christmas and a happy addition to my Christmas DVD collection

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.

Christmas With a Capital C is a movie that we all enjoyed very much this year. We caught the end of the movie and liked it so well that we ordered it. It is a story that contains many of the issues we all face in our lives every day. Old grudges, long harbored, are exposed again amid the tangled thoughts and feelings surrounding the blending (or not) of religion and politics. Hidden truths come to light as the real meaning of Christmas is shown by the actions of the townspeople. They have decided that the battleground of rights and wrongs in the political arena will actually never show us the true meaning of Christmas, and they are right. They begin "living and doing" Christmas with unexpected results. Loss, redemption and forgiveness are all part of the healing of old hurts and rivalries as the doors are opened for new beginnings. Ted McGinley is one of our favorite actors and gives a great performance as the Mayor. Brad Stine plays the Mayor's brother and nearly "stole the show". His character was so endearing and funny and kept us laughing. Nancy Stafford is as beautiful as ever and Daniel Baldwin never disappoints. We really enjoyed this movie and recommend it to everyone.

Great movie for the family

I enjoyed this very much.

Great family movie . Great Christian values !!Have not one negative .

A nice film with the real meaning of Christmas woven into it.

this movie had some great points and lines that made you think. I liked it. it arrived early and in perfect condition

I first saw a preview of this movie on Daystar TV and had to buy the DVD it was a lovely film to watch and shown in the cinema in America.

Brilliant film with brilliant actors.This is a brilliant film which I have watched several times. I cannot recommend it enough