The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey (2007)

User Rating:

6.4/10   

Director:

Bill Clark

Writers:

Bill Clark (written by) and
Susan Wojciechowski (book)

Genre:

Family

Plot:

When a broken hearted boy loses the treasured wooden nativity set that links him to his dead father...

Plot Keywords:

Christmas | Wood Carving | Misanthrope | Grief | Widow

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Aran Bell	...	Richard Tyler
Tom Berenger	...	Jonathan Toomey
Thomas Briggs	...	Jonathan's Baby
Clare Burt	...	Claire Hardwick
Benji Compston	...	Charles White
Elliot Cowan	...	James McDowell
Sam Douglas	...	Wallis Woodman
Benjamin Eli	...	Bobby Clarke
Robert Jezek	...	Jim Hardwick
Jack Montgomery	...	Edward Hardwick
Jenny O'Hara	...	Mrs. Hickey
Ronald Pickup	...	William McDowell
Joely Richardson	...	Susan McDowell
Derek Riddell	...	Parson
Saoirse Ronan	...	Celia Hardwick
Luke Ward-Wilkinson	...	Thomas McDowell
Karen Westwood	...	Mrs. White
Sarah Wildor	...	Jonathan's Wife
Lia Williams	...	Joan Tyler
Sunna Yates	...	Mrs. Johnstone

Also Known As:

Jonathan Toomey (UK) (working title)

Runtime:

91 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Netherlands:6

Filming Locations:

Shepperton Studios, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK

Holiday film for everyone

This under-advertised DVD movie is a gem. It is suitable for all ages, and will be most appreciated by children and mature watchers. The players are all just excellent and I especially liked the work of the director. This is a heartwarming and uplifting tale, something we all need these days! Set at Christmas-time, the story shows how kindness and a strong,loving spirit can break barriers of loss and loneliness. The young actor playing the role of the son is outstanding and Mr. Berenger's genuine portrayal of the lonely recluse is moving and heart-felt. I believe this rather short film could become a Christmas staple and hope others who watch it will agree.