the christmas secret be tout a a wonderful film and but i be truly disappointed . they even sell vhs and dvd copy of the film when it be over and which lead me to think the producer be really proud of this project . a a screen actor myself i felt most of the performance be phone in and although beau bridge and a nick and do have a moment or two . if i be richard thomas i would not put this film on my otherwise fine resume . it be an embarrassment . i have be a fan since his walton day and but have find myself untempted to watch any of his subsequent work and so poor be this offering . in defence of the actor and the directing be stilted and mechanical and and thoroughly amateurish . i hope this be not consider a spiteful review and negative assumption make about my qualification a a critic . i turn the movie on because it have a good cast and i be prepare to enjoy the film . however i would challenge any one out there to watch this film and not wish for their money back and even though it be on t. v .