millions

like so many, i'm a sucker for a good holiday movie.

i grew up the 1960s clay-animation rudolph the red-nosed reindeer,
the original miracle on 34th street, home alone and countless others.
i've introduced my boys to  all of them and together we've all grown to
love a few newer films.  one of my favorites is millions.

it's not a traditional film by any means.

it's british, with actors you've probably haven't seen or heard of before.

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i'd go into detail about the story, but i fear i won't be able to do it justice.

i will just say it's refreshing....unsually clever, witty, and best of all heartwarming.

one of it's secrets is the casting.  alex etel plays 9 year old damian, and WOW,

he's one of the best child actors i've seen in a long while.

he will steal your heart. 

if you haven't discovered the gem of a movie, it's time:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0366777/

~ c and i discovered this film back in 2004...the year finn was born.
we watch it every year around christmas and it never grows old.  

this year, our boys are about the sames ages as the two brothers in the film,

which made it even more fun...especially since scout was old enough to watch

and understand.  he was completely enthralled as he watched damian find millions,
and then try to do good with it...despite the obstacles that stood in his way.