Ghoulumbe Better than most people think

Comwayon A Disappointing Continuation

ChicRawIdol A brilliant film that helped define a genre

Billy Ollie Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

SimonJack This movie is among the modern group of holiday films produced for viewing especially over Christmas time. Gift giving, Christmas trees and a Christmas theme in general provide the setting for these films. Otherwise, most could be set at any time in which they would be part of the genre of melodrama, soap operas or just "feel-good" movies. "Borrowed Hearts" is somewhat entertaining – mostly for watching the characters unfold, especially Roma Downey as Kathleen and Sarah Fruitman as Zoey. Others have noted the formulaic nature of the film, and so, the ease of guessing its outcome. It is mildly interesting from the somewhat unusual plot ploy. But, that also is the quirkiness that makes it far-fetched. References to angels, faith or fantasy are not what make this film far- fetched. It's the plot of this young mother and daughter as the make- believe family of the male lead. Eric McCormack plays that role of Sam Field well. Most of the cast are quite good. But, the redemption of the hero doesn't play out very believably. To be a good film in this growing holiday genre, "Borrowed Hearts" would need some screenplay revisions and better fleshing out of the main male character and his background. As it is, there are too many disjoiners. Still, it's mildly enjoyable for a one-time viewing. It's certainly not a film I would want for annual Christmas time replays.

WackyKacky I liked this movie. Yes, it is formulaic. There is no doubt in your mind this is going to be a boy meets girl, boy falls in love with girl. It is simply this: a feel good movie. And if you don't mind seeing a movie that has "been done before", slightly different plots, different actors, cute kids, at Christmas, and you love the moment the boy and girl realize they love each other, then get your mug of hot cocoa, grab some holiday presents you need to wrap, and watch something that doesn't require your rapt attention. I personally am a sucker for romance: corny, Disney, Classics, Jane Austen, Bronte, TV shows/ movies, etc, etc. As long as boy gets girl, happy ending, I'm in! It's okay to like movies like this: fluff entertainment. Every movie doesn't need to be deep.

MelissaJHargett Wonderful movie. I have to watch it every year at Christmas. It is one of my favorites. I must buy this one for my children to watch in the future. A real touching movie. Zoe is a little girl who loves her father and doesn't understand why he left her and her mother. She searches for answers while God has special plans for her and her mother. Zoe gets in trouble at school and her mother had to leave work to pick her up. Her mother took her to a friends house so she could return to work. The lady tells Zoe when you hear music playing but there is no music really playing, means that there is an angel around. So Zoe makes a wish for a house just like her doll house and for her father to come home. Well an angel is sent to give Zoe her wish. Just not the way that she wanted it to happen but much better. God looks out for us and does what is in his best interest whether we like it or not.

jazmin2952 I think this movie is excellent--I watch it ever year at christmas time. It gives you a little fantacy to believe in that someday some dreams may come true. The little girl believes that her daddy is coming home soon and thinks the angel is going to help her.