Greenes Please don't spend money on this.

filippaberry84 I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

Aiden Melton The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

Blake Rivera If you like to be scared, if you like to laugh, and if you like to learn a thing or two at the movies, this absolutely cannot be missed.

SimonJack Love, life and family are the ingredients for this heart-wrenching and tender story. Based on a novel of the same title, "The Christmas Shoes" is about two families whose paths cross in a number of ways. Its setting is around Christmas time. It is a story of tragedy and loss; of greed, pride and ego; and of kindness, sacrifice and redemption. The plot, script, cinematography, direction and acting are all very good. Rob Lowe excels in his role as an uncaring, driven, self-centered jerk. As the story unfolds, suffering and loss of another family lead to a healing of the heel. I can identify with Lowe's character, Robert Layton, both in his years as a selfish driven man and in his later redemption. This is a good family story for older children. Even with care and explanation, it may not be suitable for younger children. It may also be difficult for people who have recently lost a loving parent or child, especially around the Christmas holidays. But, it is a movie that all adults should see. And, it might be helpful for couples who are having problems in their marriages.

Josh Hughes If we could've stopped at a corny American song about Christmas shoes, perhaps the world would've have been a slightly happier place. Instead, someone decided to put time and effort into making 100 painful minutes of heart- and stomach-wrenching film to depress us even further.From the agony of seeing a family torn apart on Christmas Eve to the general sense of doom and sadness in the surrounding community, "The Christmas Shoes" is crammed full of uniquely American sentimentality that requires a strong stomach and some even stronger tissues. Why anyone would consciously put themselves through this over the holiday season beats me.The film's only saving grace is as a reminder of what's important in life. To a certain extent, the lessons are brought home more forcefully because of the Christmas setting, so in this regard the film is a triumph in heart-string manipulation.As for those horrifically ugly red shoes, well... what was the wardrobe department thinking?

John Gehr I just watched this tonight and I had tears in my eyes. Wow, how can you not see the real meaning of life after watching this. Life is to short and to spend it chasing the all mighty dollar is a shame especially when you realize it can not bring a loved one back, only memories can! One can not have memories of a loved one if they do not spend time with them.This movie is a great Christmas movie and makes one realize what Christmas is really about. Sometimes the little gifts in life are the most treasured. I hope to see this movie again.

kentclan The wife and I both watched the movie awhile back and thoroughly enjoyed it.This movie brought on the true meaning and spirit of Christmas that is within all of us if we would only nurture it. The sequel was also quite heartwarming. This is sure to be a Christmas classic to watch every year and will be one I'm sure along with the other great ones. The story was well written and flowed smoothly along with no twists and mundane added scenes or unnecessary ones.The acting by all cast members was superb and well delivered.Heartwarming it definitely was and a tearjerker to boot.This is the type movie that should be watched during the year and not just at Christmas as the story is so appealing to us all.I hope to see it very soon on DVD in the USA.