Recent Christmas Movie Reviews
Here are the new Christmas Movie reviews.
A Very British Christmas
In Summary
A surprisingly good Christmas movie with trains, Steve Events, and Knaresborough as a fantastic setting however this movie is not a guide to pronunciation.
Santa Sightings
While represented in decorations the man in the red suit plays no part in the movie.
Sing Along
Original score music is excellent throughout with some interesting arrangements how there are also so also weird moments such as welsh folk tunes in Yorkshire.
The Snow Report
A very brief appearance which while a point of significant discussion plays no particular role in the movie.
Cool Christmas
This movie has a number of fascinating transport features which perhaps overwhelm the film. Apparently this film is set in a parallel universe where the last serving international airport in the UK is presumably Leeds Bradford international, Also trains run on time and Northern trains have apparently gone back to steam traction presumably for its improved reliability.
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The Christmas Chain
In Summary
In this movie you can learn what a nephrologist is while pretending to be on a train and doing a secret Santa.
Santa Sightings
Representations of the big man are very infrequent and occasional.
Sing Along
While there is extensive discussion of music at the time the actually festive music is very understated until an impromptu concert on a moving train and another in a diner.
The Snow Report
A brief appearance which is surprisingly not critical to the movie.
Cool Christmas
A vintage train car is a niche feature and the diner sequence is pretty good with the Christmas eve decorations.
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The Christmas Cabin
In Summary
While entirely predictable the set decoration is good and the music is very good as well. This movie also features a game of Yahtzee.
Santa Sightings
Representations of the big man abound.
Sing Along
A slick and sensitive music throughout with mandatory sleigh bells and then a great version of carol of the bells.
The Snow Report
Extensive snow throughout which looks spectacular and provides appropriate comedy and transit challenges.
Cool Christmas
There is briefly a cable car so we know we are in San Francisco. A brief conversation in a diner delivers the entire back story.
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All Is Bright
In Summary
Not family friendly this is a Christmas movie with an illegal border crossing not committed by the big man. A delightful look at selling Christmas trees in the big city.
Santa Sightings
The big man makes no significant appearance.
Sing Along
An excellent soundtrack with some cool jazz versions of Christmas classics.
The Snow Report
Limited snow but delightful.
Cool Christmas
Photography and music are great through out and make the performances work.
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Red One
In Summary
An excellent movie with sensitive treatment of the Santa Claus and a surprising amount of comedy and family friendly action throughout.
Santa Sightings
Present throughout this is the actual Santa Claus who appears to conduct himself in accordance with air traffic control. The question of his fitness and suitability for his role is also considered with in the movie.
Sing Along
If any criticism could be offered than a lack of a good singalong feature within the movie is perhaps the only oversight.
The Snow Report
Significant amounts of snow are present at various times within the movie however the characters familiarity with it makes it useful.
Cool Christmas
This movie includes extensive discussion of North Pole technology and its integration into everyday life. There is a significant contribution as to the practicalities of the Santa Claus delivery mechanism which is perhaps a novel take.
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Christmas In The Rockies
In Summary
A Christmas movie with a sports feature something a little unusual and considering the number of trees in the movie there is no good Christmas tree shopping sequence. However everything else is present and there are also chainsaws!
Santa Sightings
While briefly mentioned the big man plays no role within the happenings of the movie.
Sing Along
Fun music with some good versions of carols in the background.
The Snow Report
Plenty of snow which looks delightful and poses only limited transportational problems.
Cool Christmas
Is Jolly Lumber a dangerous place to work? And perhaps the most awkward Christmas dinner party guest list ever.
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Christmas In The Pines
In Summary
A fantastic Christmas movie with all the required elements in an appropriate balance with some excellent locations, sets and music.
Santa Sightings
While only featuring briefly, one is left wondering exactly how powerful Santa is within the movie.
Sing Along
Excellent music throughout with good Christmas themes and a number of nice jazz arrangements as well.
The Snow Report
Limited snow which cause no impact to transport but falls at the most convenient of moments.
Cool Christmas
It is fantastic to see the families act as peace makers which sets the tone of the movie and makes the whole thing delightful.
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Christmas on Ice
In Summary
Featuring a surprising amount of local politics and business startup this a great Christmas movie, with delightful festive music and excellent decorations.
Santa Sightings
Santa is referred to frequently but we meet the elf in charge first.
Sing Along
Music is appropriately festive and fun throughout and there is also some skating music choreography. The montage music is excellent.
The Snow Report
Lots of ice and occasionally patchy snow! Of course the snow does make a stunning entry.
Cool Christmas
The dialogue is surprisingly crisp and one of the characters is a fan of Christmas movies and there is also an endorsement of YouTube for learning. I have also never seen a Christmas card with antlers!
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Christmas at the Holly Hotel
In Summary
This movie discusses one of the characters writing this kind of movie. Later on two of the characters discuss the similarity of the activities of the previous few days with those typical of a Christmas movie even remarking on their failure to go Christmas tree shopping. With an opinionated Grandma this is a fun movie well worth a watch!
Santa Sightings
The big man makes no appearance and instead a pair of ghosts come to the aid of our cast.
Sing Along
Some fun music with a great version of jingle bells early on. This movie features the strangest voice over montage of any Christmas movie.
The Snow Report
Limited snow which has no travel impact within the movie. The presence of the snow is however viewed as a good luck thing!
Cool Christmas
The strange interaction of a police officer combined with a discussion of child labour laws gives a surprising legal thread to the opening portion of the movie. The friendly helpful ghosts are also delightful and there maybe no herb that begins with the letter Q!
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Destined at Christmas
In Summary
A brief moment of slight peril makes a surprisingly amusing film which is a bit of a memory test but ends very well.
Santa Sightings
Santa appears with a train and a giant sack of toys.
Sing Along
Fun festive music from the beginning
The Snow Report
Snow which cause no inconvenience appears early.
Cool Christmas
Some time limited ipad use, a great gingerbread house and some dinosaurs.
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My Christmas Fiance
In Summary
This claims to be a Christmas movie but has only the minimum of festive cheer about it. However, it is Christmas with chefs so if thats your thing then this ticks those boxes.
Santa Sightings
There is no significant appearance of Santa instead food solves all the problems.
Sing Along
Excellent opening music with good festive swing, instrumentals within the film our appropriately festive as well.
The Snow Report
There is a lack of snow in the opening sequence, and throughout the movie!
Cool Christmas
Is this one of the earliest Christmas movies with an air fryer in the kitchen?
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Christmas in Toyland
In Summary
A most enjoyable family friendly film with a surprising amount of economic discussion.
Santa Sightings
This movie perhaps establishes the existence of Santas sister but only representatives of the big man appear.
Sing Along
Fun festive music from the very beginning and continues throughout.
The Snow Report
Limited snow which plays no significant role in the movie.
Cool Christmas
The economics of the toy shop are the central theme of the movie, which is just as well as they are remarkable!
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Christmas at Pemberley Manor
In Summary
From a well equipped kitchen to a minor cast member who is clearly destined to be an emergency Santa this movie understands the genre.
Santa Sightings
Representativies of the big man appear but does the big man himself?
Sing Along
Festive music throughout with a great jazz version of Deck the Halls. Concluding with a moving rendition of Oh Holy Night.
The Snow Report
A varying amount of snow pose only the most limited of transport problems.
Cool Christmas
A fun movie devoid of darkness just an enjoyable watch, perhaps you will need to relax and back some coookies as well!
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Colorado Christmas
In Summary
A Christmas movie which includes a performance of Happy Birthday is rare. The fact that Happy Birthday includes a verse is even rarer. An unexpected highlight!
Santa Sightings
Mrs Claus features but no Santa.
Sing Along
Surprisingly good instrumentals throughout with a country feel thought there is a lot of sleigh bells in the background. There is also a joke about 6 weeks of Christmas music and many about music degrees.
The Snow Report
A limited amount of snow slowly increases as the movie continues resulting in the required minimum Christmas movie snowfall.
Cool Christmas
There is a moment where a child substitutes as a walking cane and this Christmas movie has a surprising amount of physical therapy.
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Dashing Through the Snow
In Summary
A great family movie where one of the groups of people hunting Santa are actually helpful. Very limited peril and while it is obvious from the beginning where the movie is going the music and sets make it a fun ride!
Santa Sightings
Is he present throughout or is it a well meaning impostor, true believers work it out real quick!
Sing Along
Cool throughout, on the radio, in the club and there is an even a finding Santa playlist. Not to mention some great carolling and a fantastic performance by the big man himself!
The Snow Report
Only a very limited amount of snow which plays no part in the movie other than being remarked on about how unusual it is which is strange considering the title!
Cool Christmas
Santa jumping out of cars is perhaps a previously undocumented Santa power!
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Candy Cane Lane
In Summary
A fun movie, which doesn't take it self to seriously with some great dialogue, even if the story is entirely predictable.
Santa Sightings
Santa is present at the end and while does help save the day he is surprisingly limited in his actions.
Sing Along
A great mix throughout and if you don't like acapella groups that's ok as some of the characters don't as well. The singing of a Christmas song is also critical to learning maths and saving the day.
The Snow Report
Very little real snow, but plenty of fake snow but a lack of snow activities!
Cool Christmas
Santa's sledge is great and there are a lot of Tacos!
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