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I recently saw Ira Finkelstein's Christmas at the Seattle premier and was thoroughly impressed by the film. The cast is terrific and the script delightful. I have four children, ages 13 - 9 and each of them loved it. There was enough action to keep it exciting, laugh out loud humor and a charming story line. If you are looking for a film that the entire family can enjoy, I highly recommend this.
The film is a Christmakah, Chanu-mess, Festivus for the Restuvus that captures the longing for holiday spirit and joy that so many people search for during the holiday season. And as so often occurs in real life...it is elusive. In the end, it is ultimately the joy and love of family and friends that triumphs over any particular holiday celebration. But getting there is a lot of fun!
The casting is wonderful. David DeLuise is perfect as a overzealous B movie maker waiting to have his big break, and Elliott Gould hilarious as the Jewish grandfather who gets his grandson for the holidays. This is the first time I have seen Elijah Nelson, but he does a phenomenal job in the title role of Ira. Justin Howell is also fabulous as Ira's counterpart, Mickey. The rest of the young cast is refreshing and adorable.
score 10/10
judy-357-142051 29 April 2012
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