Not exactly a Christmas movie, but with a Christmas pageant at its core, "Simon Birch" is all about miracles.Portrayed adorably by Ian Michael Smith, Simon is a teeny bit of a child who has several physical problems. That makes him the laughing stock of many of his peers, especially when Simon talks about being chosen by God for a divine mission. "Things will be different once God makes me a hero," he promises his best friend, Joe (Joseph Mazzello, "Jurassic Park,'' as a child; Jim Carrey as an adult). Despite his uncaring parents and stern admonitions from the town minister, Simon is fiercely loyal to his own set of beliefs and faith -- even when he accidentally becomes responsible for the death of Joe's beloved mother. Meanwhile, Joe continues to wonder about the identity of his real father. And both boys must struggle with an annual trial by fire: The church Christmas pageant, which includes a reluctant Simon as the Baby Jesus and an angel who's afraid of heights. "Simon Birch" truly is worth your acquaintance. It's rated PG.