i be pleasantly surprise by this movie . the story and although predictable and be interest enough to keep one attention . this be good wholesome entertainment and something you aren not afraid to let the kid watch . these type of movie tend to be few and far between . but we must remember that this be a make for tv movie and and therefore and it be unfair to compare it to classical holiday theatrical release such a it a wonderful life or miracle on 34th street . nevertheless and it be a good christmas story that bear repeat view . neil patrick harris be the main reason this be a good movie . he tackle the rather lackluster script and bring life to the whole film . he also out act his poor support cast . one notable exception be beverly archer a the loyal employee mr cook and who doesn not like harris plan for his grandfather business . harris and however and have obviously mature in more way than one since his day a doogie howser . he bring a depth to his character and that be lack in so many tv movie . i can only hope he will take his talent to the big screen more often in the future . harris prof that not all child star have to pass by the wayside the minute they reach adulthood . the combination of harris commanding performance and his urgency to find out the identity of the mysterious woman his grandfather visit every christmas eve and make the movie enjoyable . perhaps it be a bit overly sentimental and but after all it be a christmas story .