Aquella Navidad

I'm not gonna lie, I really wanted this to be something truly special as a Christmas movie. The kind that could've been something a real special tradition on Netflix since Klaus. And I was let down by this one. That Christmas had so much potential to be a great movie for the holidays, but it just ended up as completely mid. It had the right tools with great animation and I honestly think that Daniel's side plot should've been the only plot worth focusing because I see the heart coming from it does come to the right place. But it overall had way too many plot holes that they barely had any connection to one another. Like how the kids plan to celebrate Christmas their way, parents getting lost and unable to be home for Christmas, and a naughty twin sister seeking redemption. All that is hard to know what the movie wants to mainly be about. Plus, the comedy is stale and relies on having the tone modernized. If you're planning on watching this for Christmas, then I simply recommend that it's a one-time watch. There are better Christmas movies such as Klaus and Christmas Chronicles. I'm not gonna lie, 2024 has not been a good year for Netflix when it comes to animated films. Sure, we've gotten some good ones such as Ultraman Rising and Orion and the Dark. But for the most part, Netflix has released movies that are either average or just straight up bad. So the best I'll say to Netflix is, well, better luck next year.

Set in the town of Wellington-On-Sea, Santa Claus narrates the 3 days events that takes place. Danny is a lonely kid to a divorced mom who works as a nurse and he has a crush on a girl whom he is scared to ask her out. Sam and Charlie are twin sisters, with one being very naughty and the other Santa approved. There is a group of kids led by Bernadette who doesn't want to follow the Christmas tradition her parents want her while the parents want a time out from the kids. Then there is Danny's teacher Mrs. Trapper who is also lonely. On the Christmas eve, the weather plays the spoilsport, testing the town's people as well as Santa himself. How does these bunch of people truly yearn for the Christmas gifts they deserve and keep the spirit of Christmas alive, forms rest of the story.

I wasn't expecting an animation film with multiple characters, each with their own subplot and them claiming to not like the goody Christmas film like Love Actually. This was a perfect Christmas film and the characters do stand out. The best ones obviously being the two twins and Danny - Mrs. Trapper. There is enough of emotional moments in each of these stories while keeping it on a lighter note. The humor tries to be loud consistently. The third act apart from predictability, turns out a bit weaker and that is solely because of the sub-plot Bernadette and her sister being not as strong as the other two stories. Yet, the film still turns out to be the one with it's heart in the right place. The multiple storyline does feel overwhelming but the likable characters carry it forward in an engaging way.

A charming, wholesome family movie that could easily become a yearly rewatch in many households. It finds the sweet spot where it is enjoyable for young children and adults. I would strongly recommend this movie to parents who are looking for something to watch with their kids who may still be a little too young for some of the other Christmas classics. The countless positive messages open a door for many important discussions with your kids, and even adults could benefit from some of the reminders this movie offers. It has a similar feel to Arthur Christmas, so if you enjoyed that movie you may like this one too.

Santa tells the story of "that Christmas", his most difficult Christmas ever. Set in Wellington-on-Sea, England, we follow a bunch of characters whose plans are altered by a fierce snowstorm.

Danny has a crush on Sam but doesn't have the courage to tell her. Danny's Dad was supposed to visit them for the holidays, but he can't make it because of the storm. With his mom having to work on Christmas Day, Danny faces being alone on Christmas.

A Group of parents become stuck in the blizzard, while their children also face spending Christmas without them, but - undaunted - the kids plan on making it their best Christmas ever. There's the twins Sam and Charlie, of which one is nice while the other one is naughty - or is she really?

Ah, and then there's MS Trapper, who might come across as a strict and somewhat unpleasant teacher, but there's far more to this character than meets the eye! And somewhere in there is Santa, who is trying his best to spread the Christmas spirit.

'About Christmas' is a feel-good movie for the whole family. The stunning animation will appeal to young and old. The film is funny overall, but the subtle humour was by far the funniest!

One reviewer said the content wasn't for children. That's the joke. Those jokes are meant to go over the head of children and they do, if they don't I suggest you look at how you aren't your children. What nonsense. Anyway, film is great. British humour and added modern twists like the way we communicate in our little communities. Very heart warming and very pretty scenery. People in Suffolk do not have the same accent as those in the west country though. This is always and issue with anytging set IN Norfolk or Suffolk and it is a shame. There's a lot of locals who would be great in roles. Enjoy.