have watch this movie for the umpteenth time and it still retain it freshness and charm . neil patrick harris be perfect a the grandson intent on fulfil his grandmother christmas wish . to discover who the woman lillian be that her husband write about in his journal . harris come home to arrange for a long distance management of his grandfather real estate business and and discovers along the way that there be more to life than business . he discover that loyalty and friendship and kindness and and compassion be still value worth embrace . naomi watt be perfect a harris love interest and and debbie reynolds lend charm and dignity to the role of ruth . the movie could be maudlin and but avoid the syrupy sweet moment that often wreck christmas movie . since forgiveness be the true spirit of christmas and the christmas wish delivers . this movie be worth the time invest in watch it . i never leave it feel empty .