Noel

Don't waste your time or money. DUMB...weird and kind of creapy. I couldn't wait for the movie to end. The only bright spot in the movie was Paul Walker.... Full review

One critic wrote that the movie was "excruciately maudlin". Well, excuse me, but it is a christmas movie. Most christmas stories are. The holidays sometimes aren't always happy. We need to be reminded to be thankful when they are. Noel has... Full review

It became apparent to me right away that this was nothing more than a cheap rip-off trying to jump on the bandwagon after the success of "Love Actually" and perhaps covert some people to Christianity at the same time. Nevertheless I... Full review

This is probally the worst movie i've every seen. This should be rated pg-13 and not pg. I don't understand how this is a Christmas movie. I started watching this movie with my 8 year old and i had to stop... Full review

This Was A Really Weird Movie! There Was This Old Guy Who Thought Paul Walker Was His Wife And He Kept Following Him Around Until Walker's Character Invited Him In To Find Out What He Wanted. Robin Williams Was Good In... Full review

One of my favorite movies! It would be nice if in real life inspiration and hope could ease our pain as in the movies. That's the gift you get from this film,the heartfelt tears and ache that make you realize its... Full review

The old Calypso song goes "If you want to be happy for the rest of your life, never make a pretty woman your wife." But, what are you supposed to do if your fiancé is Penelope Cruz? That is Paul Walker's... Full review

The homosexual inuendos were very inappropriate. For a PG holiday movie it was not what I was expecting. The sensuality was inappropriate and didn't fit the plot. The old man seeing his late wife reincarnated in men seemed weird too. It's... Full review

Though this movie has an all star cast, the movie was dreadful. They attempted to make a happy Christmas movie, but they failed miserably. There was no solid plot, the events didn't connect to each other, the story didn't make much... Full review

Looking for a stupid Christmas movie with an all-star cast? You found it! Have you ever wanted your hand broken for Christmas? Have you ever looked at a man and thought he was the reincarnation of your dead wife? This is... Full review

It is far from being a perfect film....It is the most touching scene in the movie.....The cast is solid.....The story works because of the strong performances by Sarandon, Walker, Williams and Arkin.....Arkin is one of Hollywood's hidden gems, a superb, versatile character actor with an unusually low profile..... ... Full Review

While TNT's latest holiday-flick Noel is aptly subtitled with the catchphrase "miracles are closer than you think Yet for those who enjoy sappy films that preach traditional values of faith and morality, Noel has the potential to be a hit amongst this particular audience. ... Full Review

Ultimately, Noel fits snugly into the 'Christmas movie' canon by tapping into familiar problems, tugging at the heartstrings....there's nothing wrong with a movie that makes you feel better by the time it's over.....In the end, Noel can be faulted by cynics for the familiarity of its story and the simplicity of its characters..... ... Full Review

the film isn't enough of either to be satisfying.....Unfortunately, the most remarkable thing about Noel is its near....the holiday spirit is willing but the plot is weak.....2fast pretty boy Paul Walker ( Timeline ) as a cop with anger issues --....Much worse is Alan Arkin's ( America's Sweethearts ) Artie, a diner waiter who pursues Mike with an intensity that's uncomfortable and then illogical.... ... Full Review

that's the greatest Christmas movie ever made.....Actor Chazz Palminteri lined up an amazing cast for Noel, his feature directorial debut..... ... Full Review

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