| A Grandpa for Christmas | 
 enlarge | Director: Harvey Frost
Actors: Ernest Borgnine, Katherine Helmond, Juliette Goglia, Richard Libertini, Tracy Nelson
Studio: Genius Products (TVN)
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 2892
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc, Widescreen
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 85
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: D81519D
UPC: 796019815192
EAN: 0796019815192
ASIN: B001B3LILU
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: October 21, 2008
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Product Description
Studio: Genius Products Inc Release Date: 10/21/2008 Run time: 90 minutes
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If "To err is human, to forgive divine," that counts double during the holidays. When her single mother, Marie (Tracy Nelson), is injured in a traffic accident, 10-year-old Becca (Joan of Arcadia's Juliette Goglia), is left without a guardian. Due to a rift in the family, she's never met her grandfather, Bert (Golden Globe nominee Ernest Borgnine), who also lives in Los Angeles. Long divorced from his wife, who has since passed away, Bert is also alone, except for a community of retired actors and agents. When a social worker asks if he can take care of Becca until Marie recovers, he's happy to try. At first, Becca just wants to sulk, but then she starts to enjoy the company of her grandfather and his friends, like the piano-playing Roxie (Soap's Katherine Helmond) and chess-playing Karl (All of Me's Richard Libertini). With their encouragement, she participates in her school's Christmas pageant. With Marie on the mend, things are looking up for Becca, so it comes as a disappointment that her mother can't see the goodness in Bert, who's doing his best to make up for lost time. Marie only remembers how hurt she felt when her parents split up and has always blamed Bert, but sees him in a new light when she finds out the whole story. Produced for the Hallmark Channel, A Grandpa for Christmas finds the right balance between realism and wish fulfillment, and the 90-year-old Borgnine gives one of his most enjoyable performances to date. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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CUTE AND FAMILY FRIENDLY November 16, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
THIS IS A CUTE MOVIE FOR MY HUSBAND AND I TO WATCH FOR THE HOLLIDAYS OR EVEN ON A RAINY DAY,AND CUTE ENOUGH TO SEND OUT AS GIFTS, I LOVE THE ERNEST B. PART, HE IS SO SWEET AND LOVING IN THE ROLE AND SOME OF THE CAST ARE OLD TIMERS WHO I REMEMBERED AS A KID ,FROM MOVIES AND TV .
Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!! October 26, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was very impressed with this movie. As a professional singer, Juliette Goglia's voice stood out by far as one of the best singing voices I have heard. She is incredible. And of course Ernest Borgnine was a teddy bear in this movie. He continues his legacy as a versatile actor and a legend. The other members of the cast complimented this movie in every way. A truly great story and message. Remember...listen to Juliette Goglia!!!!
A Story of Love and Forgiveness September 20, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
"A Grandpa for Christmas" is an amazing story about a young girl who longs for a place to call home and the Grandfather who gives it to her. This movie is filled with friends and families who heal old, deep-seated wounds and find that loving and supporting one another is the greatest gift of all. The cast is filled with many old favorites, including Ernest Borgnine and Katherine Helmond, as well as, an up-and-comer named Juliette Goglia. I have only seen this movie about three times on TV and I am pre-ordering it immediately. "A Grandpa for Christmas" is a WINNER and is filled with strong family values.
Heartwarming July 25, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
A Grandpa for Christmas is a heartwarming tale of reconciliation. Ernest Borgnine is his usual somewhat crusty but loveable self, and the young actress who plays his granddaughter gets to show off her beautiful singing voice. If you like a story about family members coming together for the first time and helping each other, this movie is for you. I've seen it on TV twice. Now, I'm buying it!
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