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The Christmas Card poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 75.7 / 100
2006·Drama / Romance / TV Movie·1h 24m

THE CHRISTMAS CARD

Sergeant Cody Cullen is deeply touched by a homemade Christmas card he receives while serving in Afghanistan. Upon his discharge, he treks to the picturesque California town of Nevada City. Cody is soon welcomed into the Spelman home and unexpectedly falls in love with the woman who sent the card, Faith.

Above the Line
Stephen Bridgewater·DirectorJoany Kane·WriterMaximo Munzi·Director of PhotographyRoger Bellon·MusicCraig Bassett·Editor
Cast
John Newton·Cody CullenEd Asner·Luke SpelmanAlice Evans·Faith SpelmanPeter Jason·RichardBen Weber·PaulLois Nettleton·Rosie SpelmanGlorinda Marie·MollyCharlie Holliday·Rev. IvesNick Ballard·JonesyChad Michael Collins·Lewis
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 5
Stephen Bridgewater·DirectorKristin Bree Calabrese·Script SupervisorLance Lanfear·First Assistant DirectorLincoln Lageson·Second Unit DirectorCleta Elaine Ellington·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Joany Kane·Writer
Camera· 1
Maximo Munzi·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Craig Bassett·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Roger Bellon·Music
Art & Design· 4
Scott H. Campbell·Production DesignBonnie Stauch·Costume DesignLinda Louise Sheets·Set DecorationMichael Spezzano·Key Makeup Artist
Production· 9
Jack E. Freedman·Executive ProducerRobert Halmi Jr.·Executive ProducerLincoln Lageson·ProducerRandy Pope·ProducerLarry Levinson·Executive ProducerAmy Goldberg·Co-Executive ProducerMichael Moran·Co-Executive ProducerNick Lombardo·Co-Executive ProducerPatricia Herskovic·Co-Executive Producer
Other Departments· 8
Sonny Tipton·Stunt CoordinatorMichael Gaines·StuntsPaul Lacovara·StuntsAndy Armstrong·StuntsTom Ceglia·Special EffectsLincoln Lageson·StuntsAlbert López·GafferAli Reyes·Key Hair Stylist
By the Numbers
75.7
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Christmas Card's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Romantic, Tender
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A movie poster features a blonde woman in a green knitted sweater embracing a man in a U.S. Army uniform. The background is a light brown parchment-like texture”

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Key Elements
Green Knitted SweaterU.s. Army UniformMedalsSergeant StripesSnowflake Icon
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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