Julijette, Xmas Heart Films,
Teri Polo, Paul Essiembre, Adam Hurtig, Tess Harper, Ty Wood, Arden Alfonso, Cruise Brown
Matt Norman (Ty Wood) is an athletic 15 year old with a undiagnosed heart problem. When he collapses on the basketball court, he is doomed without a heart transplant immediately. His younger brother and his parents and the whole neighborhood are hoping for a miracle. Meanwhile Jimmy Mars (Adam Hurtig) is a troubled young man who’s girlfriend is about to give birth and he’s in big trouble and needs to leave town in a big hurry. To top it all off, a huge storm is headed in on Christmas Eve making bringing in a new heart essentially impossible, even if one can be found.
This is a really good brand new Hallmark Christmas story. It’s a real tearjerker, and highly unlikely, but everything does come together as only they can in a Hallmark Christmas movie. But this is a really good film, with lots of life lessons, a mean grinchy guy, a hopeful kid with lots of faith and trust, and conflicted parents where Mom is a pillar of faith and Dad doubts there is even a God. There are a number of different stories going on, which naturally will all intersect at the final moment. Conflicts, doubts, faith, family, a little holiday spirit, and everything is in here. This is a great addition to the long, long list of Holiday movies, but probably one that won’t stand up to repeated viewings as other films do. It’s a little too sugary for repeated viewings, but certainly well worth the effort to watch out for this one this season! This is a movie with lots of redeeming qualities!
Here is the link to the official Hallmark page for this film.
