Memorable, crazy movie

Excellent adaptation.

The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

It is neither dumb nor smart enough to be fun, and spends way too much time with its boring human characters.

This is one of my favorite Christmas movies! Sure there are some really negative reviews here, but they are by some people who have lost their make believe...their imagination...their belief in enjoying a movie...and that's what it is...a holiday movie for those of us who refuse to grow up and still believe that Santa is real, even though we know he's not...or is he? Which is what our heroine Ginnie finds out.What I like about it is that some Christmas' are not the best for a lot of people in the world, and bad things can happen. It reminds me a little of A Christmas Carol, The Little Drummer Boy, and The Bishop's Wife. It's too bad that some children were "scarred" but do we shelter our children from the realities of life? I love this movie! But that's me...you can judge for yourself.

***Minor Non-Plot Specific Spoilers***I watched this movie a lot as a child. I loved it and thought it was a really good movie back then. I'm sure I saw it at least a few dozen times. Over the years, I honestly forgot about it, but I was delighted when I saw it appear on Netflix a few years ago and I watched it again for the first time in at least 20 years. Watching this movie as an adult, I was absolutely amazed at how horrifying this movie actually is and there was a good long stretch where I just sat there sobbing. It's really, really tragic. I sat there for a while wondering how on earth this was a kids movie, until I remembered that I never really picked up on all of that as a child. I had a vague understanding of the stress the mother was under, because I saw my mother behave the same way, but to truly grasp the reality of this movie is not something most children will do.I still think this movie is great, and definitely worth watching. It's got all the great elements for a holiday film - magic, love, pulled heartstrings, tears, and that warm fuzzy feeling. You're not getting a typical sugar-coated holiday film here, but you'll get a film you won't soon forget.

Such a special, moving film. This really hit my heart. The acting is is really good, especially from the two children. The little girl is adorable and makes the film as spectacular as it is. There is more to this film than Christmas and getting presents. It really shows how much people should appreciate what they have in life; and this is what makes the film so special. It is really worth watching, simply for the storyline. So beautiful, and well played out. The portrayal of Santa is a little different in this film, and I have to say - I like it. It is more of a real life portrayal than in the other films. If you watch this film, I will guarantee it will touch your heart!

This is one of my all-time favourites, but there are so many excellent comments here already on what makes this movie special that I'll just focus on one of the main characters, the little girl. If you thought what's-her-name was adorable in E.T., then you're in for a treat in this movie. Elisabeth Harnois is cute as a button, and she delivers her lines in the most charming way - genuine, not in the least smarmy and rehearsed. She's a great little actor, totally natural-looking and believable. I see she's gone on to a busy career in television, but in my mind she'll never outdo One Magi Christmas. -- Is it a good point or bad point that the snow and weather is so realistic, complete with rain and slush and melt, just like in real life around Christmas? It's a Wonderful Life has totally fake snow that always looks pretty. This is real.