Leery of TV Christmas movies, I watched this one on the Hallmark Channel recently (December, 2010) with my finger on the channel changer.
But I'm glad I didn't leave.
First, it is a wonderful story, just what we need to remind us that, despite politicians, such as George W. Bush and Barack Obama, playing such hob with the economy, tough times don't last and tough people do.
"Canaan" is also another reminder that a movie can be good even with a cast of -- at least to me at this viewing -- unrecognizable actors.
Every player, even the youngest, was thoroughly believable.
The script avoided clichés or, if seeming clichés were unavoidable, used them to creatively further the story.
Sure, it might make any good-hearted person cry, but there is nothing wrong with that, especially around Christmas time.
But I'm glad I didn't leave.
First, it is a wonderful story, just what we need to remind us that, despite politicians, such as George W. Bush and Barack Obama, playing such hob with the economy, tough times don't last and tough people do.
"Canaan" is also another reminder that a movie can be good even with a cast of -- at least to me at this viewing -- unrecognizable actors.
Every player, even the youngest, was thoroughly believable.
The script avoided clichés or, if seeming clichés were unavoidable, used them to creatively further the story.
Sure, it might make any good-hearted person cry, but there is nothing wrong with that, especially around Christmas time.