Probably my favourite Christmas movie.
It's mindless fun. The only negative (not against the movie) is that it's black and white and it can't showcase Christmas colours. Once the half hour mark hits, it feels like a genuine Christmas classic.
shareIt's mindless fun. The only negative (not against the movie) is that it's black and white and it can't showcase Christmas colours. Once the half hour mark hits, it feels like a genuine Christmas classic.
shareI like it, but my favourite Christmas movies are Its a Wonderful Life and the Alastair Sim version of A Christmas Carol. Both b&w... there’s nothing better than curling up with an old classic at that time of year.
shareCurling up during the winter to watch a Christmas classic is what I look forward to the rest of the year.
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The premise is ridiculous, but she steals the movie.
shareIt is a silly story but I loved the energy in the film, the cast, the setting, and Barbara Stanwyck is outstanding. And it looked incredible in black and white. I wouldn't mind a colorized version, though.
shareYeah, the story is pretty dumb. What kind of boss would force someone to work on the holiday last minute like that, and why would a guy coming back from war allow her to be put in that position? And why would the boss decide to join too?
shareWell, that's the logic of the screwball comedy, just start with a premise & run with it, never worrying about it making too much sense. The main thing is to create an entertaining movie, a diversion from the outside world for a couple of hours. And to have fun!
shareWho wouldn't want to spend Xmas on a beautiful farm in the New England countryside, and ride in horse-drawn sleigh with a handsome war hero?? This movie has everything!!
shareScrewball comedy as they say-kind of farce -and I don't think the factory should have been opened on Christmas Day. Even Scrooge gave Bob Cratchit the day off!
shareIt's my favorite Christmas movie as well. I make a point to watch it every year.
shareNot every year, but I saw it for the first time 7 years ago and have seen it 4 times.
shareMy favorite Christmas movie too. Interesting premise for the time period. A single career gal with no children poses as the Martha Stewart of her day along with a fake husband and child.
The uncle who did all her recipes was hilarious, S.Z. Sakall. He was supposed to give away the bride. “ I don’t give away nothing. Always I keep my mouth shut.”
A lot of people don't respect the film because they think the premise is stupid. The only thing that I don't like about the story was that he invited himself over to a Christmas feast and she felt obligated to do it.
shareIf I had to reject a film for because of a stupid premise, there would be very few movies that I would watch.😁
For instance, I enjoy the Home Alone movies. But really! Did the McCallisters not have one friend, relative, co-worker,etc., to call for help who would check on Kevin?
Sure the cops came to the door. But they left without finding him. I believe the police are allowed to enter a home if they believe there is a crime in progress or someone on the premise is in danger. A little kid alone would surely qualify. And anyway, they had the homeowners permission to look for their child.
Getting back to Christmas in Connecticut, people need to remember that it was war time. Elizabeth’s boss was looking to sell magazines with a big write up about welcoming a returning hero.
Lots of bosses feel like they can do whatever they want. And Elizabeth sure did not want to be discovered as a fraud and lose her job.
Of course, not all bosses are alike. Last year my boss invited me to Thanksgiving dinner with her family.
Personally the premise doesn't bother me because it's not a film that takes itself seriously.
shareI didn’t mean to imply that it bothers me either. It is basically a kid’s fantasy, home alone with no parents to boss you around.
Christmas in Connecticut however, who has not had at least ONE pushy boss?😀