It's hard to see any effort in the film. There's no comedy to speak of, no real drama and, worst of all.

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

Blistering performances.

.Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

Love this movie. Please put it on DVD it seems that is the only way I am ever going to get to watch it again. It is one of my absolute favorite movies of Dolly's. I have watched this movie from the day it came out on VHS I was 6 years old and I remember it like it was yesterday. One of the best memories of my childhood ( which is far and few between) is all 18 grandkids sitting in our grand parent's living room watching this movie. Please put it on DVD. I would love to carry on my Mamaw's tradition of watching Smokey Mountain Christmas every Christmas eve with my kids and grandkids. We all Love Dolly Parton. Own all her movies that is out on DVD and all her Cd's that is out.

I watched this film for the first time on the Hallmark Channel last week and it is now a permanent fixture in my video collection, please please bring it out on DVD in the UK. As always Dolly Parton's warmth shines through, making this a great family film. Yes the acting is not tops but the simple sets, the innocence of the kids and the general easy going story makes it perfect. An added bonus is Dolly's singing, it is straight from the heart and gives you the feeling of watching a part of Dolly's childhood. Yes as usual she is done up to the nines and wanders around the Smoky Mountains in her high heels but that is part of the charm and whimsy of Dolly and this film, just take it for what it is, "ENTERTAINMENT" that all the family can watch and feel a part of . A Great Christmas family country classic leaving you feeling the warmth of Christmas!!

I think this is the perfect feel-good Christmas movie, and I really LOVE the soundtrack. Does anyone know where I can get the lyrics to the santa song ('I'd like to spend Christmas with Santa this year') and the Christmas tree song ('Take my hand, take my heart')???? I don't even know what they are called, and I've looked everywhere!!! Please help me if you can!!!! Wonderful, wonderful movie. Good on you Henry!!

I think that movie shows the real meaning of Christmas. I think the other movies like Home Alone and the second ones show a very bad maening for kids and how Christmas should be spent. I like the fact that they use the kids to portray the warmth and the feeling of Christmas.