I came to the theater with no great expectations and was pleasantly surprised. The story was interesting and the acting was solid. I found myself interested and engaged throughout, plus I learned a lot about the life of Longfellow.
It's not a stellar blockbuster movie, but I would watch it again at Christmas time because it really does get you in the spirit. I liked how they included Longfellow's other poems throughout the film. And it was religious without being overly preachy or sappy.
A solid decent film. My mother also enjoyed it, as did the other audience members around me. I give it a happy 8 out of 10.
Merry Christmas!
It's not a stellar blockbuster movie, but I would watch it again at Christmas time because it really does get you in the spirit. I liked how they included Longfellow's other poems throughout the film. And it was religious without being overly preachy or sappy.
A solid decent film. My mother also enjoyed it, as did the other audience members around me. I give it a happy 8 out of 10.
Merry Christmas!