Overlooked Film: "Millions"

Millions is a delightful film which tells the story of two brothers who are thrilled to find a stash of bank robbery money but are faced with the daunting task of spending it in a week before the UK pound is converted to the euro. Damien, the seven year old, is determined to give all the money to the poor; Anthony, the nine year old, is thinking more about property investment. The one thing they agree on is that they can't just walk into a bank with a note from dad and deposit it! While the disposal of the windfall is the device, what the film actually explores is how the two children and their father deal with the recent loss of the children's mother. Damien knows all the saints and their stories and he sees them, recognizes them, and gets their advice. The story is whimsical, imaginative, and full of joy. Set around the Christmas season, but not really a Christmas story, it would be great for family viewing during the holidays.