Thomas Kinkade’s Christmas Cottage (2008)
Posted on | August 9, 2009 |
Returning home from college one Christmas, young artist Thomas Kinkade (Jared Padalecki) is dismayed to learn that attempts to promote local tourism have failed and his mother (Marcia Gay Harden) is dangerously close to losing the family cottage to foreclosure. Inspired by his mentor, Glen (Peter O’Toole), a famous artist who lives next door, Thom accepts a job painting a mural of his small, idyllic hometown. With Glen’s help, Thom not only discovers his calling as the Painter of (more…)
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August 9th, 2009 @ 8:46 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
one of the best
A great movie…packed with fun and aaaaw moments! You know from the 2′d minute that at the end you will cry like a baby and guess what… you definitely will!
August 9th, 2009 @ 8:51 pm
Famed painter Thomas Kinkaid had this film made about a very pivotal time of his life. Kept raw as real life tends to be, it is a sad and yet very uplifting film. Topics are deep and moving. This is not meant to be a young children’s film, but more a teenage and adult film. Deals with motivations, the things that shape us, those who mold our lives.
While I felt the character of Thomas was not given enough depth to fully utilize Mr. Padalecki’s talents, his performance with what he was given was awesome. Several of the supporting characters did super amazing work. Despite the rough language given to Richard Burgi, it was the most amazing piece of acting I have seen from him yet — the depths of feeling and information in his vulerable moments were totally worth it. Mr. O’Toole also gives a wondrous performnce.
If you want something to touch your heart, see how life chapes people, and just get some of that Christmas feeling flowing — this movie is for you.
August 9th, 2009 @ 9:22 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
LOVE Marcia Gay Harden
Because I am SO turned off by Thomas Kinkade’s relentless selling of HIMSELF - in everything from bath mats to place mats - I wasn’t even going to bother with this film - until I…
August 10th, 2009 @ 12:50 am
4.0 out of 5 stars
Charming
I read a lot of reviews of this film and not many of them were kind. There was a lot of talk that the people weren’t represented properly and the town was made a joke.
August 10th, 2009 @ 1:27 am
Some weirdos are getting on here saying this is not a family movie due to vulgarity and sensuality. I don’t think they saw the same movie I saw. There is more vulgarity and sensuality spending five minutes anywhere outside this movie…walking down a street, at school, tv shows or commercials. Please do yourself a favor and ignore those reviews. You’ll be glad and thankful for it. The whole movie has to do with redemption, and God’s love, and it has the guts to say so, in a way that I don’t think would turn off most non-religious or religious people. This movie is a gem, the acting is excellent, and I am ordering a copy or two for gifts. If you are an aspiring artist, or know someone who is, this movie is a God-send.
August 10th, 2009 @ 4:12 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
A new christmas classic!!!
This is a truly wonderful and heartfelt christmas film. A new holiday favorite of my wife and I, one that I look forward to watching for many christmas’s to come.
August 10th, 2009 @ 7:03 am
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great Premise - Poor delivery
I had high hopes for this movie for several reasons:
1. I love Christmas
2. I love Thomas Kincaid (I own 5 prints)
3.
August 10th, 2009 @ 7:07 am
I went to the private premier in Morgan Hill a few months ago. It is a great Christmas movie for the whole family. This movie gives you a peek into Thomas Kinkades life before he became famous. Peter O’Toole gives a great performance as Thom’s mentor, the art professor that help Thom and his family. God Bless Thom and his family
August 10th, 2009 @ 11:36 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
such a cute family movie!
a new christmas classic! my family enjoyed watching it together even in april! jared padalecki is outstanding, his acting abilities are far more powerful then you’d expect, you…
August 10th, 2009 @ 4:46 pm
1.0 out of 5 stars
A DISGRACE !!!
I lived in Placerville CA for 20 years during this era, and knew Thomas Kinkade personally. This movie was a dishonest representation of this quaint town, and the fine folks who…
August 10th, 2009 @ 10:04 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thomas Kinkade’s Christmas Cottage
I read unflattering reviews of this movie, and I couldn’t disagree more. Thomas Kinkade really does paint “light” like no one I’ve ever seen, and it was wonderful to see how he…
August 11th, 2009 @ 4:24 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hits Home
Thomas Kinkade’s Christmas Cottage Movie truly hits home with a wonderful story and cast. It depicts what the “real” Christmas Spirit should be in all our lives.
August 11th, 2009 @ 10:53 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Must-See
I thought this would just be another “heart-warming Christmas story”, but it’s so much more. I was so touched by it that I bought about 10 more to give to family and friends I…