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Biopic — (informal) a film based on the life of a real person.
Mortgage loan — a secured loan that is tied to real estate property, such as land or a house.
Mural — a large painting on a wall.
Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage is a biographical film about an American painter William Thomas Kinkade who was famous for his realistic idyllic sceneries. The artist described himself as a "Painter of Light", and you can hear this phrase in the movie.
Jared Padalecki, who is best known for playing the role of Sam Winchester in the TV series Supernatural, stars in the film. Padalecki's character Thom is a young man in his twenties who attends an art school. When he returns home on Christmas, he faces the sad truth: his mother has failed to pay the mortgage loan and is about to lose their small family cottage. In order to help save the family's home, Thom accepts a job of painting a mural of his small idyllic hometown.
Jared Padalecki, who is right-handed, tried his best to prepare for the role of Thomas Kinkade, who was left-handed. The actor spent about a month using only the left hand in order to prepare for the filming. The actor proved to be brilliant at portraying youthful innocence. Padalecki's character Thom fully corresponds to the perfect Christmas atmosphere of this movie.
This heartwarming story reminds us of old-fashioned movies due to its slow-pace storytelling, numerous dialogues and absence of dynamic action scenes. Gradually, the atmosphere changes from gloomy and depressive to optimistic and hopeful. Nevertheless, it leaves a touch of melancholy radiance, just like many films about Christmas do.
What is the genre of the film?
- Action film
- Documentary film
- Biopic
Who is William Thomas Kinkade?
- An actor
- An artist
- A housepainter
What is the name of Padalecki's character in this movie?
- Jared
- Sam
- Thom
When does the action take place?
- In autumn
- In winter
- In summer
Why is the family on the edge of being left homeless?
- They don't have money to pay the loan.
- They spent all the money on a mural.
- They took too many loans.
How does the main character try to help his family?
- He quits the art school.
- He learns to paint with his left hand.
- He takes up a job.
How did the actor prepare for the filming?
- He studied art.
- He learned to use his left hand.
- He learned to paint.
How would you describe the film?
- Depressing
- Dreadful
- Moving