Favorite films
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
This one really dragged for me - I felt like I kept waiting for the movie to get started (and to be honest, I kept falling asleep during the last hour or so of the movie). A large part of the movie is spent on the character development of the main character, Lydia Tar, played by Cate Blanchett with an award-worthy performance. There is no lack of depth to this character - so much so that it makes you wonder…
I was pleasantly surprised that this wasn't truly awful. It's not quite at the level of holiday charm that Will Farrell achieved with Elf but I could definitely see myself watching this again (and again) over the holidays. A a fresh take on a classic story and I like that they don't spend too much time retelling what we already know. The musical aspect was fun but none of the songs really stuck with me afterward. Definitely a fun watch if you're looking for something festive and new over the holiday season.