The Heart of Christmas

For the album by Matthew West, see The Heart of Christmas (album).
The Heart of Christmas
DVD released cover
Written byLance W. Dreesen
Directed byGary Wheeler
StarringCandace Cameron Bure
Erin Bethea
Jeanne Neilson
Eric Jay Beck
George Newbern
Matthew West
Music byMatthew West
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducersSuzette Schafer
Charlie Schafer
Mark Burman
CinematographyRob Givens
EditorJonathan Olive
Running time107 minutes
Production companiesSlingShot Picture
My Three Sons Film
Original release
ReleaseDecember 4, 2011 (2011-12-04)

The Heart of Christmas is a 2011 American Christian drama film directed by Gary Wheeler. It stars Candace Cameron Bure, Erin Bethea, Jeanne Neilson, Eric Jay Beck, George Newbern, and Matthew West. Based on a true story, the film involves a woman's encounter with a family caring for a child with acute leukemia and how it transforms her faith and her attitude about her own family.

Plot

Megan Walsh is a successful businesswoman who does not seem to have enough time for her husband and two children. While taking her children trick-or-treating during Halloween, she encounters a confusing situation in which many families are decorating for Christmas (which is nearly two months away). Their explanation is that they are trying to provide one last Christmas for Dax Locke, a toddler in their neighborhood who is dying of a rare form of leukemia. Curious, Megan reads Dax's mother Julie's blog and learns about the Lockes' journey. Inspired, Megan examines her own life and priorities.[1]

Cast

  • Candace Cameron Bure as Megan Walsh
  • Jeanne Neilson as Julie Locke
  • Eric Jay Beck as Austin Locke
  • Erin Bethea as Trish Hurtgren
  • Matthew West as Mark Hurtgren
  • Christopher Shone as Dax Locke
  • George Newbern as Dr. Don Sandler
  • Nicholas Shone as Dax Locke
  • Dendrie Taylor as Michelle Denford
  • Anita Renfroe as Theresa
  • Burgess Jenkins as Walt Walsh
  • Brooke Bryan as Emma Walsh
  • Hayden & Christian Nelson as Jackson Walsh
  • Bruce Marchiano as Dr. McDowell

Reception

The film does not appear to have received reviews by any major professional film critics. Rotten Tomatoes has no rating for the movie.[2] Scott Rolfe at The Dove Foundation website assigns the film 5 stars out of 5, although this may reflect its acceptability for the foundation's wholesomeness for family viewing.[3]

Release

It received a worldwide television premiere on December 4, 2012, on Gospel Music Channel (GMC).[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ Wheeler, Angela. ""The Heart of Christmas" Will Warm Your Heart". ChristianCinema.com. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
  2. ^ The Heart Of Christmas at Rotten Tomatoes
  3. ^ Rolfe, Scott. "Heart of Christmas, the Review by The Dove Foundation". The Dove Foundation. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
  4. ^ Pacatte, Rose (December 2, 2011). "'The Heart of Christmas' touches the heart". National Catholic Reporter. Retrieved June 14, 2021.

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