This short film adaption of the well known radio play and children's book set the standard by which all other adaptations must be measured. Many of the same words are used as the book, although the choices are more concise without harming the overall storyline. The male narrator enunciates clearly using a relaxing tone, emotion and moderate pacing. Simplicity sometimes works best with a favorite children's story, and as there was only a small budget available for this movie, it works well. Often it is like a slide show, with occasional movements. Few scenes of flying and running. Limited sound effects as well. Lightning, is the major one! The main character doesn't talk. There is a brief attempt at a song and plenty of sobbing. None of the characters actually speak. The Understanding Angel sings the word hallelujah a few times, and the choir, towards the end, sing a brief excerpt from Joy to the World. There may only be 2 instruments for the music. An organ and harp. It's all that is really necessary. Lots of imagery is used and a good use of colors. If you don't know the story: A child enters Heaven, but he is NOT a model angel. Nothing he does seems to be right. When Jesus is born, everyone must decide on a gift...