Leofwine_draca Review of Finding John Christmas

Finding John Christmas (2003 TV Movie)

Falk's the only reason to tune in

[4/10 · 27 December 2017]

FINDING JOHN CHRISTMAS is a cheap and sentimental American TV movie with a Yuletide setting. I have no love for these sickly sweet productions and this film's no exception; it tells of a family estranged through past disaster, and their efforts in the modern day for reunification. The script offers nothing in the way of depth and the actors don't feel like they're giving much of an effort either. The sole exception - and reason I tuned in - is the presence of Peter Falk, playing an angel in human form whose job it is to spread joy and goodwill through the season. Falk brings a lot of his famed Columbo mannerisms to the part and is a delight, especially the little musical number he shares with the singing girl. He's the only reason I bothered.