That was an excellent one.

Clever and entertaining enough to recommend even to members of the 1%

It's an amazing and heartbreaking story.

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

I really enjoyed this movie even if I could predict the ending. Actually, the predictability really only occurs in the last 4 minutes or so, so they almost had me believing it would end like it should. Even still, it's a nice, cozy movie to watch with a cup of cocoa.The story is about Beth and Andrew, a Boston couple. Andrew is a superbusy literary agent, and Beth is a yoga instructor. Clearly, differences in personalities. They've been together for 20 years when they lived in the little town of Mahone Bay back as kids. Anyway, as the story goes, Andrew is late for their tradition of picking a Christmas tree. He also drops on Beth that he has to fly to Chi on business on Christmas Eve. She's upset, but she knows that there's nothing she can say or do to change his mind. Now, what Andy doesn't tell her is that his colleague, Kimberly, is going along for the trip. Beth finds out when she calls his hotel and Kimberly answers the phone. Andy has a change of heart, and returns home to be with his wife...Beth is justifiably angry, and leaves the house. Andrew follows after her and witnesses her get hit by a car. At the hospital, the doctor gives grave news. Andrew returns home, and finds his key doesn't work. This leads him to the "locksmith" shop across the street. Here he meets Lionel (Tim Meadows) who after a conversation, grants him 3 more days (aka the last three days) with Beth in order to redo his damage. Beth is still scheduled to die on Christmas Eve, but Andrew is given a chance to prove to her that he loves her.So this is the set up. They spend the next 3 days visiting their hometown and reconnecting with their past. The typical overheard conversation occurs and that sends Beth back to Boston by herself (it's the Kimberly thing, only in a different setup). So Andrew, knowing his time w/her is running out,struggles w/how to prove it to her. Beth gives him some good news that she's been holding on to, but it doesn't change her destiny. The angel won't give him more time, but asks him if he would do anything to keep Beth from dying.You can probably predict what happens next. The beginning of the movie is basically reversed, right up until the last 4 minutes. Like I said, it's really predictable, but that doesn't ruin the enjoyment.

Great film, not the best Christmas movie of all time, but absolutely one that warms the spirit and makes you appreciate the simple things in life, and those you share it all with. The film contains a great deal of moral fiber and contains many useful lessons for life and sensing the importance of making your feelings known to those you love, because one never knows how long one will have to do so. The acting performances are definitely noteworthy, and above the average par of TV network programming.I didn't see it on TV this past Holiday season, and was disappointed I must admit. I hope to sit down, together with my wife, in front of a warm fire amidst a serene snowfall next Christmas and enjoy it together.Enthusiastically Recommended.

A few years ago, I turned on ABC family in hopes of being treated to a nice average quality holiday movie (mostly as a time killer). What I found was this film. I sat through the two hour movie and was kept glued to the TV every minute. After the two hours were over I had found a new Christmas classic.The story is about a literary agent Andrew Farmer (Reed Diamond), who during a business trip comes dangerously close to having an affair. He returns to his house on Christmas eve to find his wife Beth (Kristin Davis) who thinking he cheated, storms out of their apartment in anger, only to be hit by a car and killed.An angel (Tim Meadows) comes to Andrew and offers him of a very special gift. He will get to relive the last 3 days over again; however there is a catch. After those three days Beth will still die. But he can use that time to prove to her how much he loves her.During those 3 days they return to their home town and Andrew reconnects to a version of himself that he thought was long gone while rediscovering his love for his wife. But when the angel reappears and hints there may be a way to prevent the current course of events if he truly convinces his wife he still loves her, Andrew must race against the clock to find the perfect Christmas gift for her.One of the best things about this movie is the casting. Reed Diamond and Kristin Davis have great chemistry together, and it is really believable that they actually are husband and wife. Tim Meadows takes a drastic move from his usual comical roles and does a great job as the somber and wise angel who gives Andrew this magical gift.The movie may be a bit saccharine at times and it is a little predictable, but considering that it is made for TV and a Christmas movie (two genres that have overwhelmingly been dominated by garbage) the producers of this movie came out with flying colors.The only question is why they decided to make this straight to TV. Considering the quality, with a few tiny adjustments, this movie could have easily been released in theatres.Hopefully, ABC will wise up and release this one on DVD.Overall it was a great movie to watch during the holiday season and I recommend it to everyone. Definitely one of my favorite Christmas movies.

I thought this movie was truly wonderful, with the underlying theme that we must remember to show others how much we love them, because soon, it may be too late. i cried some, but i loved this so much. The actors were great, though i wasnt familiar with many of them. I would definitely recommend it if you love sad but sweet movies :-)