Review of The Christmas Hope (2009) by Heather P — 27 Nov 2015
This is one of those movies where everyone's subplot is connected and everything happens for a reason. The ways that the little girl copes with death are realistic. At various times she's understanding, in shock, in denial, or breaking things.
The family that temporarily takes her in don't know how to feel about the situation either. Mark is happier than ever to have light back in his life, but he is also very depressed by the old memories that are dredged up.
In a way, he's relieved to finally be able to grieve instead of burying his feelings in his work. Patty's sharp edges are slightly softened by the situation, but her husband's sudden joy makes Patty's numbness and stone cold front even more pronounced.
Her distance has actually pushed her mother away to the point where her mother comes by mainly just to visit Mark. Although the movie has a happy ending, keep the tissues handy.
This review of The Christmas Hope (2009) was written by Heather P on 27 Nov 2015.
The Christmas Hope has generally received positive reviews.
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