Has His Dark Materials solved its daemon problem? The family here is so thoroughly unlikable for the first hour it was real difficult to keep going on this one. Ted Bronski Jacob Kraemer. Other notable roles include the rustler leader who gunned down John Wayne in "The Cowboys" and as Nicholson's brother in "The King of Marvin Gardens." Peter McKayScreenwriter. Did you spot the Game of Thrones star in His Dark Materials? Not only one of the best Christmas movies, I’ve ever seen, but it’s one of the best movies I’ve ever seen! letterboxd.com/malaine/list/film-poster-deja-vu/ There's also Part Three: letterboxd.com/malaine/list/film-poster-deja-vu-part-three/, This is an ongoing list detailing all films available on the OFFICIAL YouTube Movies channel under 'Free-to-watch'. Dern's most recent efforts include the independent movies "The Astronaut Farmer" and "Monster," an Emmy®-nominated recurring role on the HBO series "Big Love," and the monster movie "Swamp Devil" for the Syfy Channel. He is a series regular on Nickelodeon's "Ni Hao Kai- Ian," which teaches Mandarin to pre-schoolers. Did Santa forget again? And the message is good. Mobile site. This review may contain spoilers. But he’s still too young in this film and he be looking ROUGH in the throes of puberty. Pamela Molly Parker. As the only one experiencing the day over and over, he decides to use his unique gift to give the holidays a makeover and his family a Christmas they will never forget. Gordon's performance captured Hollywood's attention and was recognized by "Variety" in 2010. I refer to…. Kenny Kidder Marshall Williams. Find out more about the cast of the Hallmark Channel Original Movie "Pete's Christmas," starring Bruce Dern, Zachary Gordon, and Bailee Madison. I love love Christmas and Christmas movies!! Plus they could have made the movie Diary of a Wimpy kid cabin fever, Zachary Gordon was not that old. Stocker in the ABC adventure/drama series about the rodeo circuit, "Stoney Burke." Pete’s family is insufferable especially for the first few scenes, but hang on cus it gets better. He is best known for starring in the hit film series "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" and has skyrocketed to fame by bringing one of the literary world's most buzzed about characters, Greg Heffley, to life. In 2007, Gordon made his big screen debut in "Georgia Rule," starring Jane Fonda, Felicity Huffman and Lindsay Lohan, winning the Young Artists Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance. . ", "Everyone ends up in the same damned place. The premise (Groundhog Day meets Christmas) is mostly wasted. Dern received a Golden Globe® nomination for Best Supporting Actor when he starred as millionaire Tom Buchanan in the 1974 remake of "The Great Gastby" alongside Robert Redford. During the next five years, Dern continued appearing in several popular television series, with multiple appearances as different characters, including "Wagon Train," "The Virginian," "Rawhide," "12 O'Clock High," "The Fugitive," "The F.B.I.," "The Big Valley," "Gunsmoke," and "Bonanza," among others. Hope there’s more! The original list (linked below) is getting long so larger sections are now here. An overlooked middle child finds himself in the unexpected spotlight when he realizes his family's terrible Christmas day keeps repeating. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Only watched it for Zachary Gordon because I saw that after diary of a wimpy kid he got hot. I’ve never really watched much Hallmark Christmas movies but I can’t believe how fucking lame this was. Anyways. Overall it’s... it’s great. I have a feeling it's more the writing and not Gordon himself, but he is…. His voice talents were also heard as Gil, co- host of the Nickelodeon series "Bubble Guppies." I feel like IM stuck in the same day over and over because I have seen so many goddamn Groundhog Day movies that it’s driving me crazy. Can't say this enough, but I wish they would have not taken Zachary Gordon out of the new Diary of a wimpy kid movies. I love angry Bruce Dern. Rick Robertsas Ronald. Order a copy of the magical Christmas edition and calendar direct to your door. An overlooked teenager (Zachary Gordon) realizes Christmas Day keeps repeating, and decides to use the gift to give his family's holiday a makeover they will never forget. Pete's Christmas. And I’d be lying if I said I didn’t cry at the end. Early in his career, Dern appeared in the Philadelphia premiere of "Waiting for Godot" opposite Lyle Kessler and first appeared on screen for an uncredited role in the 1960 film "Wild River." The new puzzles website is now live - sign up now and enjoy a 7-day free trial! Watch an exclusive clip from 'Words on Bathroom Walls', 'The High Note' director Nisha Ganatra and actor Kelvin Harrison, Jr. discuss making the film, 'Deadwood' Forever: Other Great Performances By The HBO Series’ Cast Members. Then, Dern appeared in several feature films including "Middle Age Crazy," for which he received a nomination for Best Performance by a Foreign Actor at the 1981 Genie Awards, "Tattoo," and the film adaptation of Jason Miller's Pulitzer Prize-winning play "That Championship Season," garnering the Silver Bear for Best Actor at the 33rd Berlin International Film Festival for his role. Remembrance Day tribute takes Strictly Come Dancing to a "whole new level". The only thing I can think of is the actors wanted more money. Full Cast & Crew: Pete's Christmas (2013 TV Movie) Cast (18) Zachary Gordon. "Pete's Christmas Caper" is the forty-fifth episode of House of Mouse, and the series' first Christmas episode. Gordon was also named one to watch in the Youth Impact Report 2010: Bigscreen Kids and received the Rising Star Award at the Danville Children's Film Festival. When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the... "Miss World 1970: The launch of a revolution", "If it chooses you, nothing can save you. ", In 1964, he appeared in a major Alfred Hitchcock film, the psychological thriller "Marnie" and had a small but crucial film role in "Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte" as the lover of the young Charlotte, played by Bette Davis. Our best wishes for a productive day. crew. Check out the official top 100 narrative feature films by women directors list, Movie Maestro 3,622 films 16,051 240 Edit, [after his parents have left, thinking he is ill] "They bought it. Thankfully, the movie manages to pick itself up in the second half. On November 1, 2010, he was presented the 2,419th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. ", Copyright © 2020 Crown Media Family Networks, all rights reserved. Cast & Crew. Academy Award® nominee Bruce Dern has made a name for himself playing sociopaths and criminals, leading him to a Best Supporting Actor Oscar® nod for "Coming Home" in 1978. Another typical plot for the time of year but still a good watch. The best Groundhog Day Christmas movie is still 12 dates of Christmas. He realises he can use his situation to ensure that his grandfather has a perfect day. Made by fans in Auckland, New Zealand. In 2011, he was honored at the USA Film Festival in Dallas. I know this film was probably made with less budget and forethought than an Arby’s commercial, but it also has less substance. Pete’s family is insufferable and insane, and the only good character is the grandpa. Recs welcome! Already have an account with us? Voice cast. More details at Pete & Katie were good too. One of the worst performances of my…. In just a short amount of time, Zachary Gordon has proven himself to be one of Hollywood's most promising young stars. Jake Kidder Peter DaCunha. Movies set at, around or a scene at Christmas. Pete Kidder Molly Parker. Gregg RossenScreenwriter. Katie Bailee Madison. IMDb A teenager who is constantly being overlooked by his parents in favour of his younger and older brother finds himself reliving Christmas Day over and over again. But we all did so I can’t fault him for that. Copyright © 2020 Crown Media Family Networks, all rights reserved. 2013 Pete's Christmas is a made-for-TV movie starring Zachary Gordon and Bailee Madison. Teenage Wasteland: A Comprehensive List of Coming-of-Age films, Christmas movie posters with white heterosexual couples wearing red and green, I’m in my room alone bored and I will be making a list of every movie that comes to my mind until I get bored with that, Time Travel, Time Loop, Time/Dimension/Paradox, letterboxd.com/malaine/list/film-poster-deja-vu/, letterboxd.com/malaine/list/film-poster-deja-vu-part-three/, white couple wearing red and green in christmas cinematic universe (or WCWRAGICCU), More than 700 free-to-watch films on YouTube Movies channel. It's a good Christmas movie. Gordon has also lent his voice to Fox's hit series "Family Guy," Spike TV's Emmy® Award winning "Afro Samurai: Resurrection" alongside Samuel L. Jackson, and Cartoon Network's "Batman: The Brave And The Bold" as young Bruce Wayne. It has some really strong messages of learning to serve other and be selfless, learning what really matters in life, and that you just can’t fix people, no matter how hard you might try. Dern had a recurring role as E.J. One of my favourite Christmas films and it's a film that gets better and better as its goes on! That’s every child’s dream, right? This list is for movies, shorts, or mini-series directed or co-directed by women. Wrong. Stars Bruce Dern, Zachary Gordon, Bailee Madison, Molly Parker and Rick Roberts. On the small screen, Gordon has had numerous television appearances that include guest-starring roles on the series "How I Met Your Mother," "Desperate Housewives," and "24. Dr. Pamela Kidder Rick Roberts. I like how Pete, found solutions and ended up…. Incredible! Pete's Christmas Nisha Ganatra (2013) 86min. Hallmark. Wayne Allwine - Mickey Mouse; Tony Anselmo - Donald Duck; Corey Burton - Ludwig Von Drake, Grumpy; Pat Carroll - Ursula; Jim Cummings - Pete; Bill Farmer - Goofy, Pluto, Horace Horsecollar; Jonathan Freeman - Jafar; Maurice LaMarche - Mortimer Mouse; Tress MacNeille - Daisy Duck; Rod Roddy - Mike; Ernie Sabella - Pumbaa; Kevin Schon - Timon, Happy As for the big screen, he provided the voice of Papi Jr. in "Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2. Groundhog Day but with a Christmas twist. Sign in to manage your newsletter preferences. Mike Bronski Jacob Kraemer. It’s nice to see a Hallmark film that doesn’t revolve entirely around a blossoming romance. The more you watch the more you realise that the family may seem like they don't care at first but as you watch they go deeper in to their own personal problems and become more likeable. Can you imagine celebrating Christmas every day? You can unsubscribe at any time. Fantasy, starring Zachary Gordon, Molly Parker and Bruce Dern. A put-upon teen finds himself reliving the same miserable Christmas day over and over again. Directed by Tony Craig, Roberts Gannaway. Imagine Groundhog Day, but with Christmas, teenagers, and a bad script and overall way cheesier and not as well done. © Letterboxd Limited. i am aware that this isn’t perfect but i loved every second of it, before i fall is one of my favorite films and books so the whole living on the same day plot is so appealing to me, this made me laugh and cry and just feel that christmas vibe that i really needed, i really loved the overall message of it, also zachary gordon is so pretty, I LOVE this film!