Gift of the Magi (2. It is an adaptation of the classic O. Henry holiday story of the same name. Della longs for a professional zoom lens to take better pictures of the man she loves. Camera- shy Jim sits in the Chevy pretending to drive, but his four- wheel antique has no steering wheel. Build your collection of movies & TV shows. The Gift Of The Magi by Henry O. All Formats & Editions. Movies; Hallmark Hall of Fame; TV Series; Feeln Originals Supported Devices; Prices. Drama / Holiday / Romance Title: The Gift of the Magi (2001) 5.8. He can buy parts at the junkyard, but more than anything, Jim is passionate to own the original steering wheel. But when the couple's everyday car is stolen, and they exhaust their savings buying a new one, Jim and Della make the difficult decision not to buy any gifts this Christmas. The Gift of the Magi by O. Home / Literature / The Gift of the Magi /. The first movie version of the story, and a silent film. Gift of the Magi - New Hallmark movie. Based on the classic short story 'The Gift of the Magi' written by O. Premieres December 16. The Gift Of The Magi Movie by Ismene Daskarolis. The Gift Of The Magi Movie by Ismene Daskarolis. Determined to get Jim his steering wheel, Della takes a second job, making up excuses for why she is late every night. When Della does get home, she finds Jim in the garage, tinkering with the old Chevy. Della is tired from pulling double shifts, while Jim harbors anger about being alone so much of the time. The pair begins to drift apart. Days before Christmas, Jim and Della get into a heated argument and decide to call it quits. Intervention and a top notch scheme by well- meaning friends reunites the couple on Christmas Eve. There, Jim and Della see that of all the givers in the world, they have been the wisest of all. Della sold her camera to buy Jim the original steering wheel for his trophy car. Motto of the story: Like the original Christmas gifts given so long ago, Jim and Della discover the all- consuming love that comes from giving a lot, while expecting only a little. Gift of the Magi (TV Movie 2. The O'Henry well known and striking short story on which two hour movie was based, is very short and precise. It's a masterpiece story which needs to be short to be as sharp and surprising as it is. It was made into a movie in the 5. Still,one can certainly find some tasty morsels in it,especially the overall acting quality and the sweet and friendly atmosphere of goodwill surrounding the piece. It's a working class town,and it's pretty bleak, not the upper class glittery ambiance one often finds in many a Christmas film. It's a credit to this . Around them are loving families and friends, in struggling hard times; but the folk in this town do take care of their loved ones, and the film successfully transmits this feeling of community support. It's a parable for our actual financially depressed clime. It seems to pat us in the back saying love will carry us through(or at least make the ride easier,just what the Magi(Epiphany's Three Kings) ordered. The story turns on how Della and Jim botch up their Christmas gift list. They vow not to exchange presents, then go ahead and secretly plot otherwise. The conspiracy goes awry. Jim gets jealous when he suspects Della of spending too much time away. She has a secret part time job, with an older gentleman boss. Jim thinks Della's having secret rendezvous with an older gentleman lover. Not much trust from Jim here? Shakespeare had Othello mistrusting Desdemona, why not this screenwriter having Jim distrust Della? Later on Jim and Della will unwittingly screw up their gift plans,with the effect of producing an ironic twist that will be the heart and soul of this story. We all love surprises, and this story has one of the best! Marla Sokoloff(Della) and Mark Webber(Jim)put in some really good acting. They're both fit for bigger and better roles. Marla as Della is sweetness and light,the girl next door who blossomed into a great beauty; kind of a young Sally Field with a vamp inside. Mark Webber has a boyish, intense look about him, promising in his soulful eyes a lot of rich layers. His projection of the character's insecurity is perfect for this part. The casting is very good, including an interesting supporting cast. Megan Riordan(Renee) and Tomas(Ian) Suilleabhain- Sullivan in Gaelic)are lively and authentic as the main couple's supporting family. They have an adorable kid(he's not even in the credits)who melts the screen as he gives Jim a big hug at one of Jim's low moments. All you need is love, is the appropriate, timely message this Gift of the Magi delivers. It may not pack the surprise punch of the original story, but it does leave you with a feel- good Christmas warmth.
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