Jared Padalecki - Thomas Kinkade (The Christmas Cottage) Appr #2- Our DVDs are at home for Christmas!

**HappySquared** · 11-30-2008, 09:28 AM

The Christmas Cottage / Home For Christmas

Plot:
A look at the inspiration behind Thomas Kinkade's painting The Christmas Cottage, and how the artist was motivated to begin his career after discovering his mother was in danger of losing their family home.

Some reviews from IMDB:

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This film, co-produced by Thomas Kinkade, is as beautiful, natural, and true-to-life as his paintings. Michael Campus, the director provides a breathtaking and memorable reminder of the Christmases of old. This, in addition to the capable writing of Ken LaZebnik, adds to the color of the Christmas story. Jared Padalecki (Thomas Kinkade), who provided a great deal of the emotion and feel of the movie, is a gifted actor. He shows much promise, and it is hoped that a brilliant and long acting career is in his future. Peter O'Toole (Glen Wessler), another gifted and sensitive actor, provides 'the light' for this and many superb performances. Mr. O'Toole is probably best remembered for his award- winning performance in "Lawrence of Arabia". And, it is always good to see Charlotte Rae and Ed Asner, who greatly add to this and many winning performances. Marcia Gay Harden's inner beauty, and outer loveliness, come through in this film. This is a feel-good movie, which does present like a Hallmark Christmas card, but I think that this quality only adds to the presentation. Thomas Kinkade has his own unique style, a brilliance that increasingly illuminates his work. This, along with the spirit of Christmas, makes this film worth seeing. There is empowerment in the story--which, in my opinion, makes this movie deserving of no less than a 10 out of 10. Enjoy the film, and see it with someone you love. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Jared Padalecki, a gorgeous young actor, carries the film, or, better, soars with this film on youthful wings with so many older, more experienced thespians of obvious renown. Such a nuanced and tender performance! He is bound to become a household word

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This biographical TV movie takes a look at artist Thomas Kinkade (played by 'Supernatural''s Jared Padalecki) and how he was inspired to paint his most famous piece: The Christmas Cottage.

While not a fan of Thomas Kinkade myself, I am a fan of Jared Padalecki and thought this looked like an interested piece of work to see him in. It's a rare time to not see Padalecki fighting demons or serial killers, so it'd be good to see him trying something new. While Padalecki did a fairly good job, the film was simply mediocre. The narration was annoying and trite and the overall story was far too hokey and cheesy to be taken seriously. It will work well with fans of Hallmark Movie-of-the-Weeks and the like, but anyone looking for some quality, illuminating cinema. . . move on, this one isn't for you.

C'mon, Share your reviews, too.

**angelface211** · 11-30-2008, 01:10 PM

Thanks so much for the new thread Gay!

**ROCKSTAR** · 11-30-2008, 11:57 PM

Thanks, Gay! Love the title!

**angelface211** · 12-01-2008, 12:39 PM

So glad we got some good reviews

**ROCKSTAR** · 12-01-2008, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by angelface211 (View Post)

So glad we got some good reviews

Yes! This movie has been well reviewed, I was so happy about that!

**HappySquared** · 12-02-2008, 03:39 AM

My copy will be here by Thursday or Friday. Too bad I'm going to be staying in the hospital. Next week baby, I'll be glued on TV.

**angelface211** · 12-02-2008, 01:03 PM

I bet you will be Gay

**HappySquared** · 12-02-2008, 02:20 PM

Yep, yep! I'm excited.

It'll also come with my SPN season 3 DVD.

**ROCKSTAR** · 12-02-2008, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Shnicky (View Post)

Yep, yep! I'm excited.

It'll also come with my SPN season 3 DVD.

You'll be a certified couch potato!

Welcome to my world!

Congrats on getting your SPN DVDs as well!

**angelface211** · 12-02-2008, 09:41 PM

Being a couch potato for Jared is never a bad thing

**HappySquared** · 12-03-2008, 08:10 AM

Correct.

My supplier texted me and I'll be getting my DVD this Thursday.

It's en route to my house!

Once I watched it I'll be able to post my own review. I'm excited.

**angelface211** · 12-03-2008, 12:10 PM

Can't wait to get your review of it Gay

**HappySquared** · 12-03-2008, 02:09 PM

I want a different Jared. I've been so used to him being Sam already.

I need a breather.

**ROCKSTAR** · 12-03-2008, 06:07 PM

Indeed. I love Sammy, but Jared spreading his wings is amazing and it gives us a breather like you said.

**angelface211** · 12-03-2008, 10:31 PM

It is nice to see him do other things so we can take a break from Sammy every now and then.