There's a lot to like in this TV movie from 1999, notably an early strong performance from Hayden Panettiere, backed up by the always lovely Tom Amandes, but this 'Scrooge meets The Kid' story is so syrupy sweet that it will not in my opinion rate as a very strong Christmas film.
Its heart and message are in the right place, but this film just didn't grab me.
It is passable enough entertainment if you're stuck for something to watch, but there are much better TV movies you could watch instead this Christmas.
Its heart and message are in the right place, but this film just didn't grab me.
It is passable enough entertainment if you're stuck for something to watch, but there are much better TV movies you could watch instead this Christmas.