Christmas Cottage (2007)

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Inspired by the picturesque paintings of Thomas Kinkade, Christmas Cottage tells the semi-autobiographical tale of how a young boy is propelled to launch a career as an artist after he learns that his mother is in danger of losing the family home. Michael Campus directs a film written by Ken… More Inspired by the picturesque paintings of Thomas Kinkade, Christmas Cottage tells the semi-autobiographical tale of how a young boy is propelled to launch a career as an artist after he learns that his mother is in danger of losing the family home. Michael Campus directs a film written by Ken LaZebnik and co-produced by painter Kinkade. Jared Padalecki takes on the lead role, while Peter O'Toole plays his mentor, Glen Weissler. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 43 min.
Directed By: Michael Campus
Written By: Ken Lazebnik
Genres: Drama, Television, Kids & Family

In Theaters: Nov 20, 2008 Wide
On DVD: Nov 11, 2008

Critic Reviews

Andrew L. Urban, Urban Cinefile
The film dips into syrup as it draws to a close, but even that we can forgive for its genuine warm hearted mood
Felix Gonzalez Jr., DVD Review
Coming as a direct-to-DVD film, Kinkade's first venture as producer appropriately debuts just as mass-produced as his artwork.
Felix Gonzalez Jr., DVD Review
It's a little like holiday leftovers--still warm and filling but not as fresh or tasty as the first Christmas Day meal.

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Bruce B

.Film 17 is The Movie Christmas Cottage, which is based on the true story of the artist Thomas Kinkade. Coming home for Christmas Thomas and his Brother find that their Mom is about to lose her home, so they get Jobs in the community. The best acting is done by Peter O'Toole who… More
.Film 17 is The Movie Christmas Cottage, which is based on the true story of the artist Thomas Kinkade. Coming home for Christmas Thomas and his Brother find that their Mom is about to lose her home, so they get Jobs in the community. The best acting is done by Peter O'Toole who plays an ageing and dieing artist . His acting is over the top. This is a tear jerker I warn you, cuddle up with your honey and enjoy this one. Has some comical lines and parts. Its worth 4 1/2 stars.
Carlos M

A cheap Christmas melodrama that is rarely genuinely touching, it has some nice performances but little else to offer besides Padalecki's striking good looks.