Review of One Magic Christmas (1985) by Tighe G — 05 Apr 2010

This film is one from when I was little, and probably not known by most. But it's a holiday classic. It's about Gideon, played by Harry dean Stanton, a Christmas angel, who is sent by Santa, to help Ginny Grainger, played marvelously by Mary Steenburgen.

Anyway, Ginny is a cynic, and she hates Christmas. She, her husband jack, and her two kids Caleb and Abbie have also fallen on hard times, making it even harder to believe in anything that can't be seen.

This I can somewhat relate to. Because when my parents separated, I ended up living with my mom, who didn't have much money. Making Christmas very hard for her. Anyway, certain events take place (Husband shot in bank robbery) that turn this film into darker Christmas.

But all things change, because on Christmas night. Ginny meets Santa in a very touching scene, that if I told you about it, it wouldn't be the same. Anyway, things get better (but in a realistic way) and it's a happy ending.

If you haven't, which I'm guessing you haven't, seen this movie, please do, around the Holidays. Because you won't be disappointed.