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- The film received mixed reviews from critics upon its release, with some praising its emotional depth and heartwarming story, while others found it too dark for a Disney family film. Nevertheless, “One Magic Christmas” has gained a following over the years and is appreciated by audiences for its touching message and timeless holiday spirit.
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Reviews. One Magic Christmas. 89 minutes ‧ G ‧ 1985. Roger Ebert. November 22, 1985. 4 min read. This is very unfortunate. What we have here is a movie with an intelligent screenplay, wonderful performances and skillful direction, but it is a tactical miscalculation from beginning to end.
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Ginny (Mary Steenburgen) has a difficult time mustering Christmas spirit due to her husband Jack's (Gary Basaraba) unemployment and her humble position as a grocery store clerk. With the holiday...
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- Phillip Borsos
- G
- Mary Steenburgen
'80s Christmas movie has depressing, intense scenes. Read Common Sense Media's One Magic Christmas review, age rating, and parents guide.
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- Phillip Borsos
One Magic Christmas: Directed by Phillip Borsos. With Mary Steenburgen, Gary Basaraba, Harry Dean Stanton, Arthur Hill. An angel must show a mother the true meaning of Christmas.
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- Family, Fantasy
- Phillip Borsos
- 1985-11-22
One Magic Christmas is a world away from the safe, schmaltzy family fluff Disney is responsible for today. It's actually quite a bleak, downbeat and miserable film for the most part, with realistic and mundane photography and a drab production design.
Top Critics. All Audience. Verified Audience. Paul Attanasio Washington Post. TOP CRITIC. It's a godsend for parents, a movie you can take the kids to, but which won't leave you gnashing at the...
Nov 3, 2019 · Visit RogerEbert.com Ebert reviews the movie one magic Christmas in 1985 American film critic first to win the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism, historian, journalist, screenwriter, and author...
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