Are you ready for chilly nights snuggled under a fuzzy blanket, sipping hot cocoa, and enjoying a entertaining holiday movie? Me and my family sure are. Even though it’s not yet Christmas time, we’re already planning on which movies we plan on watching first. We have dozens of holiday movies and specials that we MUST watch each holiday season.
I love watching holiday movies. Even ones that are not considered “classic.” They are still fun to watch and a great way to get into the holiday spirit.
Here are two movies you might want to consider adding to your family’s holiday movie collection. Each film is available for purchase.
Christmas Trade
Mitch Taylor, is a workaholic attorney and widowed dad to a 12 year-old son, Robbie. Lately, Mitch is in way over his head, trying to be a dad, pease his hard-edged boss and make partner, while juggling an impatient girlfriend. His son Robbie has problems of his own. The school bully has made Robbie his latest target, he is trying not to be a total nerd in front of the girl he likes, and to make things worse, he was cast as lead role in the Christmas Pageant unwillingly. Robbie really want his dad to go out of his way this year to make Christmas all it’s cracked up to be. Mitch and Robbie definitely think the other has it pretty easy—until a mysterious toy causes them to switch bodies. They are forced to find out what it’s like to spend the holidays in each other’s shoes. Stars Denise Richards (Starship Troopers), Tom Arnold (True Lies) and Billy Baldwin (Backdraft).
Here is the trailer for your enjoyment.
This film is a lot like Freaky Friday, but with a holiday spin to it.
Because the film is a lot like Freaky Friday, it’s a bit predictable, but it’s fun to watch none-the-less.
I was surprised to see Denise Richards in this film. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen her in something. Billy Baldwin on the other hand seems to pop up a lot in made for television movies.
The toy bear in the movie is a little creepy when he’s making the characters swap lives, but nothing that would scare anyone (he’s a bit creepy looking to begin with – LOL).
This film could be enjoyed by people of all ages, making it a fun movie for Family Movie Night.
This film could also lend it’s self to an interesting discussion about how other people’s lives might not be as easy as they look. There are days I wish I could be a kid again, but then I see the stuff they are learning in school (Common Core Math – YIKES!!!) and it makes me grateful to be an adult. Meanwhile, my daughter thinks she has it so hard going to college and working – that is until she finds out how much it costs to have a car (payment, gas, insurance, maintenance), her own cellphone plan and other bills. It makes her realize how much WE do as adults/parents.
A Christmas Tail
Starring Antonio Cupo (American Mary), Chandra West (White Noise), Tiera Skovbye (The Unauthorized Save By The Bell Story) and newcomer Beamer Wigley, the touching film captures the significance of love, friendship and most importantly, family.
After visiting a local animal shelter, single mom Maggie (West) adopts an adorable Labrador Retriever for her son, Ethan (Wigley). But complications soon arise as they discover their new pet was mistakenly placed at the pound after losing his original family; bachelor-dad Jack (Cupo) and his daughter, Olivia (Skovbye). Deciding to share the dog, the foursome spends quality time together and realize they may have more in common than just their canine companion.
Check out the film’s brief trailer.
I love holiday movies. I love movies with animals in it. When you combine the two you know it’s going to be a heart warming movie.
I found this film to be very sweet and charming. The dog really steals the show. Whenever he’s in a scene it makes you want to go “awww….” because he’s so cute!
This is a delightful film for family members of all ages – both young and old. Little ones will enjoy watching the dog while older children and adults will enjoy the story line.
This is a sweet film that I really enjoyed. Even my husband said it “not bad” (some guys might think it’s a “chick flick,” but I don’t see it that way).
Look for Christmas Trade and A Christmas Tail where ever movies are sold.
Cinedigm would like to give a lucky reader a copy of BOTH films as well as an adorable plush teddy bear and a holiday toy for your dog.
This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only and will end on November 28, 2015. The winner will be chosen at random using a random number generator from all eligible entries. The winner will be notified via email and will have three days to reply or a new winner will be chosen in their place.
To enter please comment on this post and tell me why you’d like to win this giveaway – OR – which of the holiday movies in this post would you most like to see?
For extra entries you can use the Rafflecopter widget (below) but you must complete the initial entry requirement or the additional entries won’t qualify.
Kimberly
*I received free screener copies of the films to do this review. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way. Cinedigm will be providing the prize.
TRACY SIMMS says
This movie looks like so much fun! thanks for review!
melissa Resnick says
home alone is our fav movie
shelly peterson says
I would like to win because we love watching Holiday movies, these both look good!
Jessica To says
I love a good, happy Christmas movie. I would like to see A Christmas Tail.
Shannon Baas says
a holiday tail.
Renee G says
I would love to watch A Christmas Tail. I think my boys would like this one.
Rebecca Orr says
I would like to win this because these look like fun family movies I can share with my kids this holiday season. Thanks for the chance.
Jackie says
I’d like to win because I love to watch Christmas movies. I think they both look good!
Thank you!
Bernie W says
I would like to win these so I can give them to my grandmother. I think she would like them. Thanks for the giveaway.
Cheryl says
I’d most like to see A Christmas Tail. LOVE dogs!
Lauren says
I would like to see Christmas Trade.
D Schmidt says
My children would love to see Christmas Tail, it looks like a great family movie.
janetfaye says
I would like to watch The Christmas Tail.
deb c says
I want to win because I love Christmas movies. I’ve been watching them on the Hallmark Channel for a couple of weeks already.
Dixie Neitzel says
I would love to win this movie because it looks like a good& funny movie!!
Jenny S says
We love watching holiday movies as a family night activity. We haven’t seen these yet.
Trisha Burgess says
I most want to see the Christmas trade!
Kristie says
I’d like to see Christmas Tail the most 🙂
McKim says
I would like to see A Christmas Tail.
Kate D. says
I would love to watch “A Christmas Tail”
Nancy says
I’d like this because I love holiday movies.
beth shepherd says
I would love to win this to watch with my husband. Thank you!
Fiona N says
I also would love to watch “A Christmas Tail”
Thank You for the chance
Brittney House says
I would like to see Christmas Tail.
Terra Heck says
I’d most like to watch A Christmas Tail but both would be entertaining to watch with the family during the holiday season. Thanks.
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Lesley F says
We love watching Christmas movies and this would be a perfect movie night with my family
Angela Saver says
I would love to see Christmas Tail most of all! I think my family would really enjoy it!
bill norris says
its great to see a prize geared towards getting the whole family together. too cool.
June S. says
I would want to watch this movie first of the two; Christmas Trade they both sound good for the whole family to watch together-
Vicki Wurgler says
A Christmas Tail looks very cute
Charlene S. says
I love Christmas movies. Christmas Trade looks like a good one 🙂
Leela says
Christmas Trade.
Tara L says
I would like to see Christmas Trade.
Ty says
Both look like great family movies. We would like to see Christmas Trade the most though.
ken ohl says
My wife and I enjoy great Christmas Movies would love to win this giveaway
Stephanie Liske says
I think this would be a fun way to get into the Christmas spirit.
Lisa L says
I’m excited to watch A Christmas Tail
Susan Chester says
I would like to win these because I could watch them with my grandchildren and not worry about violence.
Lisa V. says
I most want to see A Christmas Tail.
Erica B. says
We love watching Christmas movies.
Laurie Nykaza says
A Christmas Tail sounds wonderful to watch with my family.
Amy Z. says
I’d love to see A Christmas Tail because I’m a dog-lover!
susan smoaks says
i would love to win this awesome prize pack because we love to watch holiday movies around the holidays.
Daniel M says
wanna see a christmas tail
Hesper Fry says
I really want to see A Christmas Tail. Looks really good!
Kristi C says
I would most like to see Christmas Trade.
karen mayernick says
I would like most to see A Christmas Tail! I love Christmas movies, and dog movies! How perfect! Thanks so much for the opportunity!
kim keithline says
I would love to see A christmas trail
Lisa says
I want to see Christmas Tail
Carolyn Daley says
I would love to see A Christmas Tail and see if the dog brings both families together.
trixx says
Oooh, I’d love to see A Christmas Tail!
Donna Kellogg says
I love this time of year and Christmas movies I would like to see A Christmas Tail.
Karen Drake says
I am excited to see A Christmas Tail, I love Christmas movies and would like to add these to my collection.
Nicole C. says
I would most like to see A Christmas Tail.
Candie L says
I would like to watch the Christmas Tail. Thankyou
Danielle D says
Any Christmas movie makes me happy.
Tonya Flores says
I want to win so I can give this awesome movie set to my kiddos.
Shari Klyn says
I want to see Christmas Trade. I enjoy movies with role reversals. They usually make me laugh.
Trish says
I would love to share these Christmas movies with my Mom!
tiffany lane says
My fave holiday movie is “Christmas Vacation”
tina reynolds says
I want to see The Christmas Tail! My daughter and I have already been watching a ton
Trisha McKee says
I would love to win this movie because my daughter and I are Christmas fanatics and love watching movies. This would be great to watch on a snowy day with the Christmas lights on!!