Wishin' and Hopin'

2014
Wishin' and Hopin'
6.5| 1h27m| en| More Info
Released: 23 November 2014 Released
Producted By: Synthetic Cinema International
Country: United States of America
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Felix Funicello is a Catholic school fifth-grader in 1964, whose claim to fame is his cousin Annette Funicello, the famous Mouseketeer and teen movie queen. But grammar and arithmetic move to the back burner this holiday season with the sudden arrivals of substitute teacher Madame Frechette and feisty Russian student Zhenya Kabakova. While Felix learns the meaning of French kissing, cultural misunderstanding, and tableaux vivants, Wishin' and Hopin' barrels toward one outrageous Christmas!

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calikami Wishin and Hopin was an amazing story that takes you back in time to the 1960's. It honestly feels like you are in the 60's from the set, clothes, language and general overall tone. The kid actors did a fantastic job. I cannot believe what a commanding actor that young Wyatt Ralff is. I really loved seeing Molly in her role and Chevy Chase's narration was perfect. Felix (Wyatt Ralff) and many others in this Christmas classic are destined for big things. I found myself laughing out loud more than once during this film. I am actually going to watch it again. What a funny movie. Thank you again for all the laughs.
Ryan Harris Wally Lamb's hit novel #WishinandHopin is one of those films that only comes along once in a lifetime. The 1960's tale is something everyone of all ages can identify with. It was incredible to see the young talent of Wyatt Ralff (aka Felix Funicello) playing the lead is this epic tale of a youngster coming of age during the Christmas Holiday. The entire crowd was laughing out loud which is something you rarely see in films these days. There are so many funny scenes, it's one belly laugh after another. I would say most people will want to watch this movie over and over again. It stars Wyatt Ralff, Molly Ringwald, Danny Nucci, Meatloaf and has Chevy Chase narrating as Felix's adult conscious which makes for an hysterical combination. This is a must see Film!!!
GWEN KOSAK Saw the preview of WISHIN AND HOPIN in Ct, and I have to say it is absolutely wonderful! A true good old fashion family holiday movie! A movie to watch for all ages, funny, sweet and well produced a true holiday classic movie. The young actors are just amazing to watch, its like I was right there back in the 1960's with them reliving similar experiences I had as youngsters which brought many laughs!! I wish there were more movies made like this, hopefully we will have more terrific movies produced by Synthetic Cinema International and aired by Lifetime!! So glad and thankful Lifetime will be airing this wonderful movie!!!
ackrental A surprisingly sweet and endearing film about Catholic School, Christmas and adolescence. The talented young cast all do a great job conveying the special horrors of coming of age and the film itself lands one great joke after another. I have not laughed out loud as many times during one movie in a long time. Particularly strong performances by MeatLoaf, Blanch Baker, Annabella Sciorra and the numerous under 18 actors are all a pleasure to watch. Very few films are able to reach this high level of humor while remaining well within the bounds of good clean material. I am a long time fan of the writer, Wally Lamb and cannot wait until his next novel is adapted for the screen.