RipDelight This is a tender, generous movie that likes its characters and presents them as real people, full of flaws and strengths.

Whitech It is not only a funny movie, but it allows a great amount of joy for anyone who watches it.

Nayan Gough A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.

Scarlet The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

kraveheart Many of the movies of this type fail when it comes to chemistry between the leads and even more so, fail miserably when it comes to developing their coming together. This movie excels with both of these things. The chemistry is wonderful (totally lacking with the boyfriend) and the way the writers had them discovering it was real.It doesn't hurt when the leading lady has such beautiful eyes that are so expressive. And the male lead with his silent approach of wooing her was perfect. If you love romantic story telling, you will love this one. Ed Asner was wonderful as well as Lois Nettleton. You can't go wrong with this one.

Chloe The idea is cute but the execution comes across really awkwardly. I watched this with my roommates to procrastinate studying for finals. The dialogue is half baked and a lot of the acting doesn't really seem to match the situation, it's either way too much or not nearly enough. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad I watched this, but its terribly cringe worthy and I wouldn't watch it again. It's like a rough sketch that isn't quite ready to become a classic quite yet. The savior of the film comes in the form of Uncle Richard, who is wonderful in every sense. The father is slightly too meddlesome to be all that realistic and the boyfriend shows up so late in the movie. Characters introduced in the beginning of the film are forgotten so easily and replaced without apology. We watched the movie in its entirety and then immediately put on a video of a fireplace, which ultimately ended up being more soothing and "feel good." It's a cute movie for the whole family, but older kids might just cringe through the whole thing.

Christmas-Reviewer I am on a quest to watch every Christmas theme film ever made. I have seen over 50 in the past year alone and this one is one the best. For a change of pace this film is not about a poor young widowed mother. (That seems the major plot lines for Hallmark Movies) Its about "Love" and taking chances. In this film a soldier on leave (John Newton) visits a small town and falls for the woman (Alice Evans) who wrote a well-wishing card to the troops. The whole town has in fact sent soldiers Christmas Cards that have been fighting in Iraq. When one soldier loses his friends in combat his commander suggest that he "take leave". The soldier has no family of his own but his commander tells him he needs to go back to the USA to remember what he is really fighting for.This is a perfect movie. The film never drags. The leads are attractive. The location a beautiful co-star. Merry Christmas

JCLathamNC I simply love the military angle. I wish Ed Asner and Lois Nettleton were my parents. I could be friends with Uncle Richard. I love their house. I love the scenery and Nevada City even though I've never been close to northern California. I bought the DVD and watch as often as I play my favorite music.It is NOT my nomination for an Academy Award however. While I am happy to "suspend disbelief" in many cases, but, holy cow, there are many glaring goofs when you've seen it as often as I have.Re. other reviewers issues....the whole story works better for me to believe there's an entire year between Cody receiving the card and his arrival in Nevada City. Look at how beat up the card is. Re. the ending. My preferred ending would be: Faith: "You forgot something. ME!" as she jumps on him. At least the ending is a believably passionate kiss, unlike many other Hallmark endings. (Moonlight and Mistletoe leaps to mind with its passionless kisses. Seriously, Candace Cameron looks like she's kissing her brother.)