One of the most heartwarming beautiful movies I've ever watched. It is on my watch list every year for Christmas. Finally I managed to record it so I can watch it any time I want. I love animals and I love the way that boy never gave up on the idea to not only save and have one but help more dogs find a home during the most beautiful time of the year.And the boy who played the mentally challenged kid did a wonderful job. Watch it during the holidays and you will feel the same way. Of course I am a sucker for Hallmark and Lifetime movies, but really, you gotta watch this one :-) I don't own a dog, just a cat, but if anything ever happens to me, I hope someone takes my sweetheart in like this boy did with Christmas

Noel Fisher puts in a very distinguished performance as a 20 year old man named Todd with obvious learning difficulties. The storyline which brings together a wandering dog (Christmas) together with Todd is also quite heartwarming however for me that's as good as it gets. The whole film set has a slightly 'budget' look about it so the small cast were always going to have to put in strong performances, however apart from Noel Fisher, I thought the two other lead roles, Linda Emond and Bruce Greenwood (Todd's parents) were very poor. Bruce Greenwood was particularly monotone and wooden throughout with Linda Emond only marginally better. What was worse was the complete lack of on screen Chemistry between the two, I don't know if it was poor directing or whether they just plain didn't like each other!! So when I noticed the set wobbling (stairs banister), I totally disengaged from the movie, which was a shame as Noel Fisher and indeed Christmas the dog rallied to give it at least some feeling of warmth. Had it not been for those two I would have scored zero!! One to avoid.

This is your typical feel good, warming Christmas movie. This sort of film is not normally my cup of tea, but i thought i would give it ago a month before Christmas. Right from the off you get to love the characters and quite frankly, it made me want to go to my local dogs home and pick up a furry friend. The ending is a little predictable but it still never stopped me from having a bit of a blub over my cup of hot chocolate. I am a bit bias though, as i do love Bruce Greenwood and Noel Fisher as actors so for me half the battle is won right there! Well worth watching on a cold, winters night just before Christmas. Close the curtains, settle in and just let the warmth fill the room.

Hallmark as done it again. This was a wonderful first Christmas movie for the 2009 year and I intend to purchase the DVD.I turned off the lights, turned on the Christmas tree lights, and my wife, our two sons and I sat, caught up in this wonderful, heart-touching story. Of course, the Hallmark commercials were an added touch. Yes, I'm sentimental and go for these types of things...but I'm not ashamed. The young man who played the young boy was so dead-on in his portrayal. The mom and dad were spectacular in their portrayal as well. Thank you Hallmark, for this wonderful presentation.