Five New Yorkers come together on Christmas Eve, seeking a miracle.Five New Yorkers come together on Christmas Eve, seeking a miracle.Five New Yorkers come together on Christmas Eve, seeking a miracle.
Penélope Cruz
- Nina Vasquez
- (as Penelope Cruz)
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- TriviaThroughout shooting the film on location in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Susan Sarandon would catch a 45-minute flight from New York City (where she lives) to Montreal. One return flight from Montreal turned into a reported 14+ hour ordeal due to a blizzard that shutdown most of the East Coast.
- GoofsWhen Rose enters her office, she hangs up her red beret on a coat hanger. She hangs her jacket up on the same hanger, and as she walks to her desk the beret falls off. However, after she has sat down at her desk, the beret appears back on the coat hanger.
- ConnectionsReferenced in A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas! (2011)
- SoundtracksAngels We Have Heard on High
Traditional, lyrics written by James Chadwick (uncredited)
Traditional French Carol
Arranged by William Pursell
Performed by Daughters of St. Paul Choir
Courtesy of Pauline Records
Featured review
Noel is unusual holiday fare, tackling difficult subjects while still reaching for a happy ending
Rose (Susan Sarandon) is an author of children's books who is especially lonely this holiday season. Her mother, who is stricken with Alheimer's disease, is having difficulty eating normally and recognizing anyone around her. Rose, a divorcée, has not had a serious romance for quite sometime. And, although a young gentleman in the office makes a pass at her, she is not willing to have a one night encounter. Nina, a lovely young lady, has a good looking, police officer-fiancé but, alas. Mike has a jealous streak that produces sharp anger and abuse, at times. Nina is not certain she wants to continue the relationship. Meanwhile, others in NYC are dealing with baggage from abusive fathers, criminal pasts, and religious doubts. Is this truly the "most wonderful time of the year?" This is a very compelling but rather serious entry into the world of holiday movies. The subject matter is most sobering, even as there are moments of humor and happiness. All of the performers are fine and so is the lovely look of the film's design. If anyone is feeling down at holiday time, this is NOT the film to bring out for a showing. That said, if anyone wishes to watch a thoughtful movie about real issues, try to find this movie during the off season. It has many assets and will enlighten and entertain viewers at the same time.
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- Nov 16, 2006
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- Gross worldwide
- $2,280,924
- Runtime1 hour 36 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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