You won't be disappointed!

To me, this movie is perfection.

Let's be realistic.

A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.

I was not expecting it to be this good. It reminded me of Frank Capra and John Hughes for the feel-good story. I don't want to give away the plot nor any spoilers. However, the story is that there is always hope, especially if we work for them. An excellent movie for the whole family, a couple, or even a single person. Filled with romance, cuteness, and life lessons.

Shopaholic Crystal's (Amy Acker, Alias) wealthy parents give her an ultimatum: change her irresponsible ways by Christmas or they will cut her off without a cent. With no job or romantic prospects, what's a party girl to do? Fate intervenes when she finds seven year-old Olivia's (Emma Duke) letter to Santa asking for a new wife for her widowed dad Derek (David Haydn-Jones). Crystal tracks them down and vows to win over father and daughter before the fast-approaching holiday deadline. This is a nice little film. It has lots of spirit and charming actors. It has more depth than your average Christmas Movie! When you see it pop up on television WATCH IT. You will enjoy this.

So, I asked my girlfriend to find something "Christmas-y" while I was in the other room. I heard her giggle as she flipped it to Lifetime or Hallmark or whatever channel this glorious piece of work was on. Good one, baby. That's what I get for making her change investigate discovery. My gut instinct was to call the station or production company and let them know they had a sick camera guy, was this being filmed like a mockumentary? You get used to it, eventually the shake-zoom, repeat, shuffle becomes one with you.Soon, we meet the people and plot! The character Crystal, inspired by Glenn Close in Fatal Attractions. She has no qualms about talking smack, doing things like getting her car towed to blow this schmucks night driving her around; or taking advantage of his forgetful daughter who is just as conniving. Forgetful in the fact that he has a girlfriend, already. Derek, who is conflicted. Should I propose or let a chick stay the night because "she's having fun" kinda snow plow driving through Manhatten kind of guy. Let's mention the most important character; Pete the soup chef, the pink Toque and jacket (because gay) and saying things like "girlfriend" to end cap or start sentences that only dispense plot necessary devices. Pete's clothing escalates through the movie, eventually he becomes an ornament they have to place in the tree, because he's too beautiful for the mortal world. He's in on the plan to insert the new regime, as well. Why? He's known this weirdo one day. She loves scarves that's quirky! I guess they all get what they deserve in the end. Jillian the girlfriend who got Derek through his mourning is free of these twisted weirdos. When Derek has another girl over who is just "having fun" and Olivia, Soup Chef Pete and Crystal plot to off him for his plow and soup kitchen by having schizophrenic Frank strangle him with a scarf, it will be expected.... It's fate.

Pretty and perky Park Avenue shopper Amy Acker (as Crystal Carruthers) finds a "Dear Santa" letter blown away from a mailbox. The letter is from an adorable little girl named "Olivia" (Emma Duke) who is asking Santa to bring her widower father a new wife. Feeling adventurous, Ms. Acker decides to investigate. She finds Olivia's father even more adorable. The handsome and dreamy-eyed David Hayden-Jones (as Derek Gowen) runs a soup kitchen for the homeless, and Acker is mistaken for a volunteer...Strangely, Mr. Hayden-Jones does not seem notice Acker looks at him with desire. He is engaged to scheming Gina Holden (as Jillian), who steals the movie. But Patrick Creery (as Pete Kennedy) scores points by wearing a pink chef's uniform (pink, get it?) and other accessories with bemusement. Stubborn James Dugan (as Frank McCourt) does well with his small homeless role. Actor-turning-director Jason Priestley samples some "Breakfast at Tiffany's" (1961); it's dumb, but funny and easy to swallow.****** Dear Santa (11/26/11) Jason Priestley ~ Amy Acker, David Hayden-Jones, Gina Holden, Patrick Creery