Almost Christmas Soundtrack (

Almost Christmas Soundtrack (2013) cover

Buy on Amazon Play and download Soundtracks

Rating: 5.60/10 from 7000 votes
Tags: paroled convict, punched in the head, border patrol agent
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Das Wunder von New York
Title in Italiano:

All Is Bright
Title in Português:

Quase Natal
Title in Français:

All Is Bright
Title in Türk:

All Is Bright
Title in Deutsch:

Das Wunder von New York

Synopsis

It's late November, and convicted thief Dennis Girard has just been released from a Québec prison on parole. Despite wanting to go back to Therese, who is technically no longer his wife, and their adolescent daughter Michi, he finds beyond Therese no longer wanting to be with him, it would not be an easy thing to do for Michi's sake because of Therese's actions while he was in prison.

Wanting in part to prove Therese wrong and in wanting to do something specific for Michi, Dennis is determined to go straight despite the depressed economy making jobs scarce, and his parole officer Tremblay being no help in this regard, thus turning back to a life of crime the path of least resistance.

Dennis is able to convince his longtime friend and former partner in crime René, who has indeed gone straight and who Dennis learns is in a relationship with Therese on the cusp of marriage, that is if his current wife Marie will grant him a divorce, to bring him in as a partner in his seasonal business, namely transporting and selling Christmas trees in New York City, despite this work violating Dennis' parole in he not allowed to leave the district.

Beyond the issue of Therese, René and Dennis' friendship and partnership will be tested in their concentrated time together in living and breathing the tree lot for close to a month. That test will also include how tempted either, but most specifically Dennis, will be in returning to a life of crime not if but when things go bad.

Through it all, Dennis is befriended by their first customer, Olga, a Russian expat pianist now resorting to working as a live-in domestic for a periodontist, she who provides him with that much needed touchstone to real life.

Download and play the Soundtrack list

Play Title Artist
Almost Christmas
Joy
Tracey Thorn: Writer
Tracey Thorn: Performer
The First Noel
Elegant Too: Writer

User reviews

Elizabeth Davis
2/10

The soundtrack of Almost Christmas felt disjointed and lacked coherence, failing to enhance the emotional depth of the characters' struggles and conflicts. The music choices often felt out of place and did not effectively complement the tone of the scenes, resulting in a jarring viewing experience.

Emily Wilson
8/10

The original score of the film is evocative and memorable, complementing the narrative and enhancing key moments with its poignant melodies and stirring compositions.

Joshua Hernandez
7/10

The soundtrack of Almost Christmas is a standout feature of the film, showcasing the power of music to evoke emotions, create atmosphere, and elevate the overall impact of the storytelling.

Andrew Gonzalez
6/10

The use of music in key moments, such as Dennis' release from prison and his decision to go straight, amplifies the impact of these pivotal scenes, making them more poignant and engaging.

Charles Hall
5/10

The soundtrack of Almost Christmas perfectly captures the emotional complexity of the characters' struggles and relationships, enhancing the storytelling.

Joseph Lopez
7/10

The soundtrack of Almost Christmas perfectly captures the emotional depth and complexity of the characters' journeys, enhancing the storytelling and making the viewing experience more immersive.

David Baker
7/10

The selection of songs in the soundtrack is diverse and well-curated, blending different genres and styles to create a rich tapestry of sound that mirrors the diverse range of emotions portrayed in the film.

Deborah Harris
5/10

The music sets the tone for the film's themes of redemption and second chances, adding depth to the characters' inner conflicts and motivations.

Charles Lewis
7/10

The use of music in the film effectively conveys the inner struggles and conflicts faced by the characters, adding layers of depth and resonance to their experiences and relationships.

Melissa Wilson
6/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Almost Christmas is a powerful and integral component of the film, enriching the viewing experience and immersing the audience in the characters' journey.

William Thomas
3/10

I found the musical score in Almost Christmas to be uninspired and forgettable. Instead of adding layers of nuance and depth to the storytelling, the soundtrack felt generic and overly reliant on clichéd holiday music tropes. It missed the opportunity to elevate the narrative and failed to leave a lasting impression on me as a viewer.