Teddy's Christmas

I like the film Teddy's Christmas because Teddy's character (Zachary Levi) makes me laugh and so does the hedgehog, Bolla (Lene Kongsvik Johansen), when they are stuck together in the basement learning to cuddle. I like how the film looks like it is from an older era. As soon as you see the snow and decor you know it is Christmas. It is very seasonal.

The storyline is about a teddy bear that can talk. Marianne goes to town for an almond and ends up playing a carnival game where she sees Teddy move so she attempts to win, and does! Teddy moves the wheel because he wants to go with someone who has more money than her. She goes home to get another coin to play again but before she comes back another man wins Teddy. She goes and tries to find the man but fails.

I love Teddy's character and I also enjoyed Marianne (Marte Klerck-Nilssen) and her brother's close knit relationship. You can tell they love each other. The storyline has unexpected events and is adventurous. Marianne definitely has a big imagination and I wish I had a big imagination like hers. My favorite part is when Teddy and the hedgehog are in the basement and then the hedgehog starts doing a song and dance. It is a great musical moment. She does multiple dances and waves her arms around senselessly while attempting to get Teddy to cuddle. I love how when she dances it sounds like she makes up her own language. I also enjoy when her grandpa comes to the room in a Santa Claus costume and pretends as though he is the real Santa Claus. He delivers presents and afterwards Marianne approaches him and asks if it was him. He says, "yes, but don't tell anyone." She must be extremely smart to have figured that out! The film was made in Norway and it is interesting to see all their different traditions and meals. At first, I was distracted because the words they speak don't match the movement of the actors' mouths, but then I realized that is because the actors are speaking in a different language. I got used to it pretty quickly.

The film's message is to appreciate who you are and what you have. Teddy wants to be someone he isn't and go places he can't and he isn't happy until he realizes he is in a great place already. He is meant to be cuddled and now he has a whole family to cuddle with.

I give Teddy's Christmas 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 8, plus adults. This film releases in theaters December 1, 2023. By Avalynn G., KIDS FIRST!

I liked the trailer more than the movie. I've been to the museum (Norsk Folkemuseum) in Oslo where this movie is at least partially made, the candy shop is part of the museum and also the town square is at the museum.

I recognized all the old style furniture that was typical in Norway in the 1960s. So I don't think it has much to do with IKEA from a content perspective - a comment about this was said in another review.

It's all a very typical Norwegian Christmas celebration, remembering some stuff from my own childhood even though I was not born back in the 1960s. It's based on a Norwegian children's book.

My 2-year old daughter liked the movie. She loves to hug anything she finds cosy, from fluffy sweaters to books showing teddy bears. My 5 year old son did not care so much about it he claimed, but still watched all of it.

The only moment of suspense for the kids was where a kid was in a situation of getting caught for illegal entry into a house...

My kids are not strong believers in Santa, not sure if kids become disbelievers by watching it. Santa never takes off his mask, but it's obvious to non-believers who he is :-).

The movie seems to be available at least with Russian audio, German and Norwegian.

We went to see the movie today with the kids age 4 and 7. We did not expect to see a verbal agressive father, totally not understanding with his daughter. The whole movie is very boring but this is not even the main issue. The main problem is that in the movie it reveals that Santa does not exist but in fact the Christmas gifts come from the parents.

You ruin childhood with this movie! I highly not recommend it. I don t even understand how is it possible to even exist this kind of movie in 2022.

Avoid going to a horrible story with no empowerment for the children and nothing good to learn from.

As the title says, this is not a Christmas movie for children over 3yo. This movie is not appropriate for children because it clearly suggests that Santa doesn't exist and presents come from parents and relatives. Also supports parents that are not ok with their children. It is in fact an Ikea merchandise showcase! I know it is a swidesh movie but common can you be more obvious then this, it is like a very,very long commercial for Ikea. I know this is the way you get funds for movies this days but this is totally ridiculous. If i cloud i would have asked for the money back at the cinema. Horrible experience.

I loved the atmosphere, characters and the way family loved and truly supported each other. The movie was made in Norway which was refreshing in the sea of overly politically correct nauseating dreck. The middle part is a little bit slow but it's not too bad. Yes, the production is not Hollywood and actors seem like they could be your neighbors, but that's exactly the beauty of this movie. It's not bombastic, it doesn't cram the message down your throat, it's not disgustingly oversweetened like most Christmas movies nowadays. It's just an interesting, intelligent, beautifully made story that stays with you. I loved every minute of it.