Category Archives: Based on a Novel

One Christmas (1994)

Posted on January 9, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR One Christmas is an autobiographical story of Truman Capote’s life. This film is not for the weak of heart. It tugs at your heart-strings. Even though, it is a heartfelt Christmas film, I didn’t enjoy it. The characters weren’t intriguing, although, … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Carol (1938)

Posted on January 6, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR This is, by far, my most favorite of the adaptions to A Christmas Carol. I loved it. Reginald Owen is the best Scrooge ever! To find out later that he wasn’t even suppose to have the role makes … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Carol: The Musical (2004)

Posted on December 10, 2010 by laurarachel4

Rated NR Yes, A Christmas Carol was made into a musical and yes, it was done well. Not perfect but the music was from Alan Menken which I love. Alan has written music for a lot of Disney films including the … Continue reading →

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Timepiece (1996)

Posted on December 8, 2010 by laurarachel4

Rated NR The Timepiece is a wonderful story about racism set in the 1940’s. The story runs smoothly and very entertaining. One of my favorite actors, James Earl Jones, does another stellar performance. Timepiece was a made for TV movie based on the book … Continue reading →

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Saint Maybe (1998)

Posted on December 2, 2010 by laurarachel4

Rated NR I love Hallmark films, they are well done and the stories are very good. Usually. This film was based on the book Saint Maybe by Anne Tyler and the story lacked a lot. I felt that the main … Continue reading →

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Karroll’s Christmas (2004)

Posted on November 24, 2010 by laurarachel4

Rated TV-PG Another take on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol and it is a delightful take. There was a mix-up and all the ghosts go to the wrong house. Even though, this a delightful film, I still wouldn’t watch it again. … Continue reading →

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The Magic of Ordinary Days (2005)

Posted on June 3, 2010 by laurarachel4

Rated NR I absolutely adore this film. I love the simplicity of it; the natural flow of the story. This film is more than just a simple love story, it goes deeper.  We follow two people who came from different worlds, fall in love with … Continue reading →

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