Sunday, November 13, 2011

Review and Giveaway: Christmas Lodge

 The Christmas decorations and music hit the stores weeks ago. Thanksgiving is right around the corner. And last week there was even SNOW.  Are you looking for some decent family movies to get you into the Christmas spirit?

I was recently given the opportunity to review Christmas Lodge, presented by Thomas Kinkade.
Synopsis:
Thomas Kinkade presents Christmas Lodge: a place where a heart-warming past and loving future meet for one remarkable group of people. During a weekend trip to the mountains, Mary (Erin Karpluk) finds herself at the now- dilapidated lodge where she spent the holidays with her family growing up. She becomes determined to restore the building to its former glory. Inspired by her grandfather and guided by her grandmother in heaven, Mary throws herself into the project, and during the process finds herself drawn to Jack (Michael Shanks), a handsome man who loves the lodge as much as she does. Historically unlucky in love, this chance encounter allows Mary to renew her faith in life and discover her one true love. For an uplifting story about the importance of faith, family and the true holiday spirit, go to the Christmas Lodge.
You can watch a trailer below, or visit http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi1554553881/ to learn a bit more about the movie and see a "behind the scenes" clip.





I thought this was a very sweet movie with themes of family, tradition, determination, and love all revolving around the holiday spirit.  While faith is not a central theme, the family does say grace before dinner, talk to loved ones in heaven, and has other examples of a faith-filled family. It is a DVD suitable for all family members.  The storyline is a little predictable, but of the variety that even though you know what might happen, you want to just keep watching for the warm and fuzzy feeling in the end. It is the perfect movie for a family movie night during the holidays.
Giveaway! (Now Closed. Congrats to Valerie, comment #4)
I have one copy of Christmas Lodge to giveaway to one lucky U.S. reader. See below for how you can enter.  Please make sure to leave a way for me to contact you, should you be the winner.

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The giveaway will end on November 28th at 6 p.m. EST and will be chosen by a random number generator. 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

27 comments:

Mrs. Laura Lane said...

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Valerie Taylor Mabrey said...

I like miracle on 34th street
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Nicole C. said...

My favorite family friendly movie is Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.

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Natalie said...

My favorite is "It's a Wonderful Life". My whole family enjoys seeing this one!

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Jill Myrick (jsc123) said...

I like "A Grandpa For Christmas".

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Denise S. said...

How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
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esldiane@gmail.com said...

I follow via google and Miracle on 34th street
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Debbie said...

The Santa Clause is one of our family's favorites.

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Becca Ann said...

We love elf!
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Erica C. said...

We like A Christmas Story.
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Kim Smith said...

I like It's a Wonderful Life

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erma said...

I love a dog named Christmas.
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Lisa P. said...

My favorite is Elf.
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Donna said...

I like It's a Wonderful Life.
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Sand said...

White Christmas is my favorite.