Noel

Magic is just around the corner when Susan Sarandon, Robin Williams, Penelope Cruz, Paul Walker and Alan Arkin fill out an all-star cast in this new holiday classic. As five strangers lives intertwine on Christmas Eve, a story of companionship, love and healing unfolds against the backdrop of New York City. In his directorial debut, Chazz Palminteri has woven a delightful tale of redemption, faith and the joy of living; proving miracles are closer than you think.

Product DetailsOriginal Title: NoelActors: Alan Arkin - James Callaghan - Joan Barber - Kim Bubbs - Marcia BennettCondition: NEWFormat: DVDDirector: Chazz PalminteriRuntime : 102 minsLanguage: EnglishDiscs/Cass ettes: 1Genre: Drama

Release Date: 2005-10-25, Rating PG (Parental Guidance Suggested),

DVDs. Noel

A first-rate cast comes together for this collection of intertwining tales of lonely New Yorkers reaching out to each other on Christmas Eve. Susan Sarandon plays Rose a widowed editor who spends way too much time at the hospital bed of her Alzheimers- stricken mother. Robin Williams is the mysterious fellow who later prevents her from possibly jumping in the East River. Meanwhile Nina Penelope Cruz gets tired of the violently jealous outbreaks of her cop boyfriend Mike Paul Walker and breaks their engagement. An obsessive old waiter Alan Arkin is convinced Mike is the reincarnation of his dead wife while in another story a troubled young man Marcus Thomas attempts to smash up his hand so he can attend an emergency room Christmas party. Needless to say these tales intersect movingly and the miracle of Christmas provides major healing to each character involved. Sarandon is a stand-out among the many fine performances here Cruz is beautiful as always but the real jaw-dropping surprise is Paul Walker. Famous as

CHRISTMAS / CHANUKKAH DVD - A group of disparate characters look for understanding and compassion in the midst of a lonely holiday season in this comedy drama. Rose (Susan Sarandon) is a middle-aged divorce whose mother is in the hospital with an advanced case of Alzheimer's disease; while Rose wants one more chance to tell her mother that she loves her, the woman doesn't even know who she is anymore. Mike (Paul Walker) is a police officer who has become the obsessive focus of an elderly waiter, Artie (Alan Arkin), who is convinced Mike is the reincarnation of his late wife. Meanwhile, Mike is engaged to marry the beautiful Nina (Penlope Cruz), but he's so consumed with jealousy and suspicion that she's not sure if she can go through with the wedding. And Jules (Marcus Thomas) is a street hustler who has only one fond memory of Christmas -- ending up in an emergency room, where the staff was holding a party. Jules wants to relive the experience, and is even willing to injure himself to do so. Noel was the fir

Noel is a modern romantic drama that borrows a little inspiration from classic holiday films like It's a Wonderful Life . This meditation on the holiday spirit explores the stories of New Yorkers, all strangers until their lives intersect at a crossroads of forgiveness and redemption. Directed by Chazz Palminteri, Noel follows this star-studded cast through their touching individual journeys and common Christmas Eve loneliness. Their paths soon collide, resulting in a heartwarming, life-affirming story that tugs at the heartstrings and dares you to accept the possibility of miracles. Starring Susan Sarandon, Penelope Cruz and Alan Arkin, with a musical score by Alan Menken. 96 minutes.