Switchmas

My mom requested this movie out of the blue in request of her Christmas gift. It was a great addition to the other gifts we got her but the problem lied in the fact that this movie was hard to find, especially on such short notice before Christmas. Because the movie is kind of niche, it was not available to stream or readily available to buy in stores, but Amazon saved the day and even delivered before Christmas. The gift is great, and even better was the convenience of getting it 5/5 for overall buy!

Basically a Hallmark-type movie, with nice though misguided parents and a formulaic story. The two little boys - and the rest of the characters - are nice to look at and well-meaning. Ira, who is Jewish, is fascinated by Christmas and snow, but his anticipated vacation in Aspen CO with his parents falls through, and he's sent to his grandparents in a Jewish retirement community in Florida. During a stopover in Chicago he switches places with similar-looking Mike, whose recently-divorced mother is sending him to his cousins in Christmastown WA. Neither set of relatives has seen the boys for several years, and both boys are welcomed warmly.The customary snarky older sister and town bad boys provide suspense, but there's a happy ending. Kids will enjoy this, and parents tired of battling couples and meet-cute romances will settle back and enjoy Christmastown's Santa, who informs us of the Jewish contributions to everyone's Christmas pleasure.My three favorite Christmas movies are Mixed Nuts, The Ref, and Love Actually. Switchmas is a gentle change.

Here is a cute little film I watched last night. the film is called "Switchmas" . It is a throwback to old Disney Movies of the 1960's and 1970's. There is a few things in this film that makes be cringe. What I like most about this film was how they showed "Christmas" through the eyes of a child. This film is very family safe. Sullen teens won't like this. I think if you are a parent to a young child it will be a wonderful viewing experience."Switchmas" is an American musical comedy film directed by Sue Corcoran. It tells the story of a Christmas obsessed Jewish boy on his way to sunny Florida who figures out how to get the Christmas of his dreams by trading airline tickets and places with another boy on his way to snowy Christmas-Town, WA. This film also features CGI scenes based on Ira's Christmas dreams.

Switchmas was an exceptional movie for a number of reasons:It was a caring humorous depiction of acceptance of all faiths and practicesI could show it to my granddaughters; The acting and music were endearing; and It set a wonderful tone for the holidays.I especially liked the character of Jack the Jerk. He came across as the quintessential bully, but, as Ira came to discover, there’s a lot below the surface. The scene with Jack and his father brought in all the teenage angst, and trying to disguise his love for his dog in the face of his father’s bullying. Even outside the Christmas context, having children watch this sends the message that we learn from how we are treated, but with support and friendship, we can overcome those bad examples. Jack’s conversion to the savior of the Christmas pageant showed all he needed were friends and someone to believe in him.

I got this movie because it is filmed in my hometown of Leavenworth. It is a little corny for adults but great for kids. I am glad I got it for my kids collection.

What a heartwarming Christmas story which will be added to my family's Holiday watching traditions. Switchmas is near and dear to us as it was filmed in our very own "Christmas town" (Leavenworth WA) and our friends, school's kids/bands, and our wonderful shops and beautiful scenery are featured and recognized. I remember the day they were filming downtown Leavenworth VERY early in the morning. Some of my students and their families skipped school to be a part of the fun. AND we hadn't had any new snow in a while and that day the parade was filmed we had an incredible show of the white stuff falling from the sky!!But bottom line the story is a very endearing one especially during the Christmas season.

The only reason for purchasing this movie was because we visit Leavenworth Washington (a.k.a. "Christmastown") yearly and wanted to see our favorite destination on the big screen. It appears that this movie was filmed on a budget, perhaps because they paid well known actors to play some of the parts. In any case, this movie is family friendly, squeaky clean, and c-h-e-e-s-y. Leavenworth Washington is one of the most scenic and unique places to visit in the country. Knowing and recognizing the town made it more fun to watch, although they didn't seem to take real advantage of the awesome setting the town resides in, or care to accurately highlight the Christmas festivities that take place during the holiday season there. This may have added some much needed depth, as the story drags and feels awkward. If, like us, you are interested in seeing the city of Leavenworth featured on screen, a 9 minute short film produced in 2011 called "An International Love Story" is a must see. Check 'Switchmas' out from your local library, or rent it. Not really worthy of being put in your holiday collection of Home Alone's, Santa Clauses, or Elf movies.....

What a great family movie for the holidays! I originally saw this as part of the Seattle Independent Film Festival last Spring. There's nothing to think about, gather your family and watch it now. You will definitely want to own it, as it's one of those movies you'll want to watch again and again. I went to the film festival to support the local actors but came out with a new appreciation of how talented our community really is. I loved the actors, the characters and the true meaning behind the storyline--we all need love, family and time to enjoy, no matter what you believe!

I enjoyed this movie. Two boys deciding to switch destinations, seeing thru their eyes, the story taught me about Jewish traditions and Christmas.I like the actor Elliot Gould and wanted to see him in this genre. I'm grateful to add this movie to my Christmas collection.

I thought the premise was sound and the storyline was terrific. I am Christian and my Jewish friends would just love this story. We can all laugh together. Merry Christmas, one and all.

Great movies for a great price.

The grass always looks greener....

Great movie