One Magic Christmas with Mary Steenburgen: DVD Cover
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One Magic Christmas Director: Phillip Borsos Cast: Mary Steenburgen, Gary Basaraba, Harry Dean Stanton, Arthur Hill

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  • DVD Release Date: 09/07/2004
  • Original Release: 1985
  • Rating: Rated G
  • Sales Rank: 2,787

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Closed Caption; Spanish language track; French subtitles

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Disc #1 -- One Magic Christmas
1. Opening Credits [7:10]
2. Christmas Wishes [6:49]
3. Decorating the Tree [7:06]
4. An Angel [6:41]
5. Visiting Granddad [3:59]
6. Gideon [9:45]
7. Holiday Pressures [8:17]
8. Ginny's Change [5:54]
9. The North Pole [7:53]
10. Santa's Workshop [6:12]
11. Christmas Eve [8:29]
12. A Magical Night/The End [10:37]

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The "magic" in One Magic Christmas is often (and surprisingly) of the "black" variety. Like Jimmy Stewart before her, worn-out wife and mother Mary Steenburgen wishes that she'd never been born. And like Stewart, Steenburgen is visited by a guardian angel, in this case the western-garbed Harry Dean Stanton. Instead of granting Steenburgen's wish, Stanton shows her what life would be like without Christmas--and that vision is as grim as anything you're ever likely to see in any Holiday film. Throughout the horrendous tragedies heaped upon Steenburgen, we are comforted in the knowledge that Stanton is working in concert with Steenburgen's young daughter. Steenburgen learns her lesson of course, but what a ride! Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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June 04, 2004: It has always amazed me that so few have seen or know of this movie. As with other holiday movies, we come away with another sense of who Santa is and why he exists. But do not make the mistake of thinking that this is a child's movie. It is very dark and full of despair. Mary Steenburgen's character is developed and unfolded to us in layers. You ache for her. Like other Disney movies, she has to wage her own inner war to make peace with herself and her family. Her inner battle and eventual coming to terms with issues is unlike any other holiday movie. It is beautiful, startling, and eerie throughout. Not for very little children!

This review was written about the DVD Wide Screen / Pan & Scan / Dolby 5.1 / Stereo edition.