This was a fantastic movie. Well acted and directed, and edited. This will not appeal to the "progressive" types I suppose, but the long proven values represented here were woven together to make a great little story.

A soul awakening refresher that also gently pushes one to a new level of responsibility in life.

Earnest, heartfelt powerful story told with a few stumbles and some thin characterization.

If you, like me, have discovered that 'feel good' movies tend to make you feel good, then you have to see this movie. Not a dry eye in the house. I also noticed that NOBODY stirred during the credits as the 'gifts' were reprised. I left the theater feeling uplifted and was quick to start telling friends to go see this largely unadvertised movie. Enjoy!

A must see. Oscar stuff. Garner and Breslin will definately be nominated! But the entire cast was great!

A movie very much worth watching.

Excellent movie with good moral values, something not seen too often in films anymore.

Yes on the whole the film was good had some good morals, and teachings in the form of gifts. Garner plays well although briefly. good overall story.

Awesome movie. It seems that critics enjoy trashy films more than this well made inspirational movie. Great message and well acted.

A good example of why critics are called critics, as most of them would have given only 1 star to "It's a Wonderful Life", and moviegoers are called moviegoers. A most uplifting drama with a star-studded cast. Highly recommended.

It's a very nice film.And pretty much well acted film. I liked it.

Cynics will cry foul, the rest of us will see the need for a "nudge" toward something good like this movie---for a change.

Painful to watch. Characters are undeveloped one-dimensional. The movie is WAY TOO preachy!!

I am captivated by this movie. Its moral and archetypal themes are timeless, the plot is well-paced, and the acting is superb, especially Drew Fuller. The rich family is an absurd caricature, but still really funny.