Release Date: November 22, 2011
Rating: NR
Running Time: Approx. 172 minutes

In Holiday Switch when Paula (Nicole Eggert, Baywatch) makes a Christmas wish to marry her wealthy high school sweetheart and leave her family behind, she finds the grass is not always greener on the other side. Home By Christmas is an inspiring movie about one woman’s struggle to overcome all obstacles—starring Linda Hamilton (The Terminator).

Holiday Switch is the perfect film to watch around the holidays because it really opens the viewers eyes about being thankful for what you have instead of wanting what it seems other people have and are happy with. It is the lesson of the holidays brought to you in such an entertaining way. Not only that, but it is a reminder that your life is going down the right path, fate and your own free will included. It’s a reminder to be blessed for your life because your life is more special than you realize. Sure, the younger audience might find themselves wandering away as it’s not made with the intentions of it being a family movie, but it is something that the entire family should watch. Now the way that Paula switches between realities is so outrageous that is just adds to the comedy. Nicole Eggert is a great comedic actress so the casting here was perfect. Everyone brought such a light to this film, it really engages the viewer. So if there’s one more film to add to your Christmas movie screening, add Holiday Switch.

Home by Christmas is a moving homage to all of the singles out there dumped by their significant other for a another younger other and the financial woes that come with that. Lifetime is known for making true to life films (if not films based on true stories) and this is no different. The heart is there. The emotions are there. The rooting for Julie to succeed begins immediately. Julie is thrown into a new chapter of her life with a distant teenager nearby to raise as well and as depressing as this film may seem for awhile, it picks up, so stick with it! Yes, it is all very predictable but that’s kind of what makes it so special is that we know that it gets better. Sometimes we need a reminder that it gets better no matter what situations come our way and this movie is that reminder. With hard work and perseverance, you can rise and Julie rises. She also is not ashamed to ask for help when needed which is a big lesson that some people need to learn. Home by Christmas has all of the “Lifetime” elements, enough Christmas elements, great lessons to learn from each, and Linda Hamilton so if you’re up for that, check out Home by Christmas.

There are no Bonus Features on these DVDs.

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