Noel (2004)

Director:

Chazz Palminteri

Writer (WGA):

David Hubbard (written by)

Release Date:

26 November 2004 (Italy)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

Miracles are closer than you think

Plot:

Five New Yorkers come together on Christmas Eve, seeking a miracle.

Plot Keywords:

Christmas | Hospital | New York | Handcuffs | Father Son Relationship

Cast

Susan Sarandon	...	Rose Collins
Paul Walker	...	Mike Riley
Penélope Cruz	...	Nina Vasquez
Alan Arkin	...	Artie Venzuela
Marcus Thomas	...	Jules Calvert
Sonny Marinelli	...	Dennis
Daniel Sunjata	...	Marco
Chazz Palminteri	...	Arizona
Rob Daly	...	Paul
John Doman	...	Dr. Matthew Baron
Carmen Ejogo	...	Dr. Batiste
Billy Porter	...	Randy
Donna Hanover	...	Debbie Carmichael
Merwin Mondesir	...	Glenn
Una Kay	...	Helen

MPAA:

Rated PG for sensuality, thematic material and some language.

Runtime:

96 min

Country:

USA | Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

UK:PG | Singapore:PG | Canada:PG (Ontario) | USA:PG (certificate #41001) | Iceland:L | Malaysia:(Banned) | Australia:PG | South Korea:12 | Finland:K-3 | Argentina:Atp | Brazil:Livre

Filming Locations:

Montréal, Québec, Canada

Company:

Neverland Films

Trivia:

Throughout shooting the film on location in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Susan Sarandon would catch a 45-minute flight from New York City (where she lives) to Montreal. One return flight from Montreal turned into a reported 14+ hour ordeal due to a blizzard that shutdown most of the East Coast.

Goofs:

Continuity: In the hospital, the nurse behind the counter is seen with glasses. In one scene she removes the glasses. However when the shot changes, her glasses are back on and she removes them again.

Quotes:

Rose: I like to think my life matters.
Charlie: Oh, your life matters, you've touched other people's lives in ways you don't even realize.
Rose: How do you know that?
Charlie: Cause you've touched my life.

Movie Connections:

References One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)

Soundtrack:

Angels We Have Heard on High

No critics, just film lovers please!

Why try to be a film critic? I cannot understand why people can't just sit back and enjoy a very sweet film without picking out every imperfection. Noel is a movie with a lot of heart. Alan Arkin gives an excellent performance as well as Susan Sarandon. While others may not enjoy this movie because it depicts what the holidays are actually like for millions of people, I found it to represent the loss of connection we have all come to know to well. I think that the message is clear, that people need each other to live a life of substance. As individuals we are lost, but with friends, family and love we have hope. I hope the person that fell asleep watching this film did so next to a wife,husband or life partner and that they just didn't appreciate the film because they can't comprehend what it is like to be alone. I will watch this film every year with my family. It will remind us to be grateful for having each other. Thank you Chazz for taking the time to make this film.