The Wonderful World of Disney (TV Series) Eloise at Christmastime (2003) User Reviews

cute movie

[sncannon86 · 8/10 · 23 December 2007]

This movie is a very cute movie, I've watched it every holiday since it came out. My cousins and I love sitting around watching and enjoying how cute the movie is. I think that Eloise is a very cute character, and I don't think she's a "horrible role model" for children, she's smart, outgoing, funny, and sees what others do not. I think she doesn't always follow the rules, but life's rules are meant to be broken. I am sure that tons of little children will enjoy watching this cute holiday movie.

The movie is all about this young girl who is trying to get her friend to marry his true love, the daughter of the hotel owner. The movie shows the sneaky Eloise preparing for the holiday and trying to help the people in the hotel that she cares about. It's a very cute movie that always puts a smile on my face. I think it's pretty funny and it is not extremely corny.

Delightful

[matthewssilverhammer · 7/10 · 5 January 2019]

Well, my my, isn't this little rascal Eloise a doggone delight? This is a charming little TV movie that fully utilizes the tropes of kid movies, rom-coms and Christmas stories with enough sweetness and fun to more than forgive the corny predictability. Favorite part (and there were lots of good ones): the old British couple watching Santa Claus Conquers the Martians and remarking, "What a marvelous rendition, don't you think?"

Enjoyable film directed by the man who brought us Enchanted

[lisafordeay · 7/10 · 17 December 2022]

Eloise At Christmastime is a 2003 sequel to Eloise At The Plaza which also came out in 2003. Starring Julie Andrews(who stars in both films and later reunited with Kevin Lima for Enchanted as the narrator)and Sofia Vasillea alongside Christine Baskeski(from Mamma Mia and Into The Woods).

The story is about a 10 year old girl named Eloise who has been living in the plaza since birth and is staying with her nanny(Andrews). A former flame of Bill's returns to the plaza with her new fiance who is in some debt apparently. So its up to the wisecracking Eloise to bring Bill and Rachel back together again. Will she succeed?. Overall it was an enjoyable film and as a fan of Julie Andrews I couldn't resist skipping it since its a Christmas movie(however it is funny seeing Julie Andrews making fun of Dick Van Dyke's accent from Mary Poppins)

Wonderful!

[vchimpanzee · 25 November 2003]

Rachel (Sara Topham), the daughter of Plaza owner Mr. Peabody (Victor A.Young), is supposed to marry Brooks Oliver (Rick Roberts), but she used to like Bill, a waiter (which may be one reason she was sent away to college). Eloise, the spoiled brat kid who lives on the top floor, is a good friend of Bill, and she thinks something is just not right about Brooks.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Thornton has threatened to turn Eloise's turtle into soup. But when she hears bad news about the cranky old lady, Eloise shows her compassionate side.

As in the first 'Eloise' movie, Sofia Vassilieva is wonderful as Eloise, at her best when she is getting on everyone's nerves or using her talent to solve problems, but also capable of being a quiet, decent and thoughtful child. Julie Andrews is good again as her patient Nanny, who takes care of Eloise when her mother is gone (which is often). And the actress playing Mrs. Thornton gave us a nice change of pace in a poignant dramatic performance when she talked about her son--this is not merely a comedy. Christine Baranski played a bigger part this time as the nasty event planner Prunella Stickler, and she overacted very nicely, in a way certain to appeal to kids. Gavin Creel is great as Bill, especially when Bill and Rachel sing together. Creel and Topham are both quite talented musically.

This movie was another winner. Great for kids of all ages.

Eloise at Christmastime is great!

[kw80 · 10/10 · 20 December 2006]

The person who previously reviewed this movie is a bitter, joyless, miserable human being, apparently. Eloise is not an obnoxious little brat or whatever they called her- she's a great character. This is a delightful movie that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike! It's a wonderful story that takes place in New York City, the Plaza hotel, actually, at Christmastime. There are many things going on at the Plaza, including a wedding, which Eloise is determined to stop. Eloise friends and other employees and residents of the Plaza are all wonderful characters. Julie Andrew's role, though not as acclaimed as other roles she's played, is truly entertaining. I would absolutely recommend this movie to anyone.

A story of an imaginative, energetic, and loving six-year-old.

[Sunah · 10/10 · 22 November 2003]

The little actress who portayed Eloise was absolutely spot-on. Other comments about the previous movie, _Eloise at the Plaza_, said the movie did not do

justice to the book. Because there was no boredom or inactivity in this movie, I can understand the point, but the plot of the movie is really incidental. It is a portrayal of the adaptation of an imaginative, energetic, and loving six-year-old to the straitlaced circumstances in which she finds herself, just as the book is, and it is delightful.

It was great to see Julie Andrews play against type, but we still saw that upper crust peeking through. Jeffrey Tambor was fine. However, for the most part,

secondary characters were too broad for adult moviegoers.

Other Disney movies with constant action and shallow characterization leave

me cold, but I will happily watch any others in this series.

Charming but frenetic

[Charly-25 · 5/10 · 10 January 2004]

This is a delightfully charming movie, with a shining young star. Sofia Vassilieva is an extremely energetic young actress, who certainly has captured the spirit of Kay Thompson's, Eloise. She held her own with Julie Andrews, who is wonderful as her Nanny. Much like an older and more exhausted Maria Von Trapp. Christine Baranski proves to be delicious in what could have been a two dimensional character role. She makes Prunella a woman you love to hate. Seeing Corinne Conley as Mrs. Thornton was very enjoyable. I first became fascinated with her in Days of Our Lives and I have loved watching her since. The only flaw to the film is it's exhausting pace. Eloise flits from one thought or deed to the next with such alarming rapidity that I wanted to spike her eggnog with Prozac.

Excellent Family Movie

[Sweetypie1383 · 10/10 · 23 November 2003]

This movie was really a nice treat! Our whole family enjoyed it. It was done just as zany as the books are. The little gal that plays Eloise is very believable. And of course, Julie Andrews is superb as usual. Singing, dancing, comedy and suspense make this an all around hit for everyone.

This movie made Santa cry

[hoosier500-127-895871 · 2/10 · 20 December 2017]

Wept for the two dimensional characters and formulaic plot.

Wept for any tenuous association with Christmas.

I wept for the time wasted.

Down to earth Gorgeous Rich Woman in love with Poor noble handsome guy is engaged to charming evil guy to please Grinch Daddy. Wedding averted and then true love realized at the wedding due to precocious, annoying brat.

A Wonderful Christmas Movie!!!

[dcgirl21794-4 · 10/10 · 9 October 2005]

Eloise at Christmastime is a cute Christmas movie!!! Whenever I watch this movie it makes me jump into the Christmas spirit. It is a wonderful kid friendly movie. This movie is about a 6 six year old Eloise who is getting ready for Christmas with Nanny (Julie Andrews). To get ready for Christmas she shops for gifts, has fun, and decorates for the holiday with her Nanny, friend Bill, her turtle, and her dog. Meanwhile she believes the hotel managers' daughter (who is getting married)is marrying the wrong guy. Eloise thinks he is up to something. Eloise also awaits her mothers return from Paris!!! Watch this movie to find out and experience Christmas spirit!!!

Sophia Vassilieva as Eloise

[nnalezny1 · 17 February 2005]

This actress should be doing movies - she is a great little actress and hope to see her more in the future. Why is she in this "Medium" series - she is too good for that (it's very disheartening to see her in this after seeing her in Eloise). Why can't she go to Paris, isn't there an "Eloise" story for that?? And please don't cast her in rude, violent movies. I have so much enjoyed the two movies that she made - I am very fussy about the movies I watch, and these were excellent - they should have received recognition - the casting, and everything about them was so good - hopefully quality producers and writers, etc will looking into some good family story lines (re the Eloise stories) using using this actress. Would you like my ideas??

So sweet, I'll watch it again

[Bkw150163 · 10/10 · 25 November 2012]

I happened to come across this movie by accident. I had a bad cold and nothing looked good enough for me to watch. So I gave this movie a chance and all I can say is, I'm glad I did. It took my mind off me feeling bad and sucked me into Eloises world.

I don't know why anybody would call her a spoiled brat. She is a very sweet loving girl that happens to live in the Plaza as her (rich) mom is never there for her. All she has is her Nanny (wonderful Julie Andrews) and all the guests and staff at the Plaza. Yes, in the beginning you might be tempted to find her annoying, but this will change real quick and you will fall in love with her. I know I did.

Kudos to the girl who played Eloise, wonderful job, hope to see her again in another movie.

So anyway, I think it teaches us that money might help but is not the most important thing.

affluenza

[lee_eisenberg · 2/10 · 12 February 2017]

More of the out-of-control six-year-old who lives in the Plaza Hotel. It's hard to view "Eloise at Christmastime" as anything more than silly entertainment for the tykes. One might say that the title character suffers from affluenza, meaning that her privilege deprive her of the ability to be responsible (an infamous incident was the boy in Texas who was drinking and driving and accidentally killed some people, but his lawyer used the affluenza defense, and the boy got off).

Naturally, the movie's cast caught my eye more than anything. Julie Andrews and Jeffrey Tambor we all know. Christine Baranski plays Leonard's overly analytical mom on "The Big Bang Theory" (she also appeared as the absentee mom in "The Birdcage" and the stepmother in "Into the Woods"). Jason Jones later became a correspondent on "The Daily Show" (he notably interviewed Iranian-Canadian journalist Maziar Bahari, the result of which was the plot of Jon Stewart's "Rosewater").

And then there's the movie that Nanny and Sir Wilkes watch. It's "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians", nowadays known only because it got riffed on "Mystery Science Theater 3000".

Basically, it'll be hard for anyone over the age of ten to authentically enjoy this.

Very Good

[everwood14_4 · 10/10 · 25 November 2003]

This was a very cute movie. Sophia did a very good job for her age. It got kind boring at times but i didnt want to miss it after see Eloise in the Plaza. This is a movie mostly for younger kids but there are jokes that little kids wont get but its still a very good movie.

Wonderful and cheery Christmas movie!

[lucylouise-23546 · 10/10 · 9 November 2023]

I absolutely LOVE this Christmas movie! "Eloise at Christmastime" is such a great movie! Even Julie Andrews (who was superb in "Mary Poppins" and "The Sound of Music") is in it, and is superb, as always! Julie Andrews plays the nanny to a little girl named Eloise, and they live in the Plaza Hotel in New York City. They even go on a shopping spree! Or, actually, Eloise does, but the nanny goes along with her. Eloise is played by Sofia Vassilieva, who does an excellent job playing Eloise! Excellent acting job by all the actors! I used to watch "Eloise at Christmastime" every Christmas season! I looked forward to watching it! But it's never on anymore. Because it's old, I guess (2003). Hallmark and GAC Family should air older movies, too, that were so good. This is definitely one of them. Highly recommended.

Absolutely delightful movie for the Holiday Season!

[scmc-1 · 9/10 · 4 June 2023]

And even better if you are a Julie Andrews fan! Or just a hopeless romantic! This was introduced to me by my niece and I am so glad to have it as a Christmas tradition now! It is such a boost during my the Holidays! My favorite to watch while wrapping gifts! Eloise is an inspiration for trying to make Christmas a magical holiday for all! Believing when challenges present themselves and still rooting for those around her. That they make you provide sooooo many characters just to review this movie is insane. I still have 87 to go! I really like this movie! I, as a Julie Andrews/Edwards fan, was very surprised I didn't know about it earlier! If you haven't read her books?! I reallly recommend "The last of the really great Whangdoodles"!!! It is one of my all time favorite books! After so many characters together, I feel we know each other and truly wish you the best in life!!!!!

Cute Christmas

[kez0 · 9/10 · 19 December 2013]

Eloise at Christmastime is a Christmas movie my family watches every year, and it's one of the cutest movies. Just like Eloise, "I absolutely love Christmas!". Eloise is a six year old girl who lives at the Plaza Hotel in New York City with her Nanny. In this movie, we get to see Eloise and Nanny prepare for Christmas, a wedding, and Eloise's movie star mother's return home. Many times, people refer to Eloise as a brat, but this movie reveals that Eloise is kinder and more insightful than people give her credit for. As a six year old, she is better at noticing true love, and true heartbreak (in its many forms), before even the adults do. She realizes that not everything is as it seems, as in the case of a grumpy neighbor, and that Christmas should be spent with the people you care about. The scenery and costumes make this movie charming and innocent, just as Christmas for a child should be. Costumes are bright and colorful, the Plaza is decked out with skyscraper sized Christmas trees and twinkle lights galore, and everything is just a bit exaggerated (such as Eloise's wish list and shopping spree), making the movie just as fun and dramatic as Eloise herself.

A must watch Christmas movie

[bzxkvjvw · 10/10 · 18 December 2023]

Man Eloise at Christmastime is one of the classic Christmas movies in my opinion I love this movie I have always watched it at Christmas time! It always gets me excited for Christmas time! Eloise at Christmastime is just a fun Christmas movie and the filming locations are really beautiful. I've watched this movie since every year for ayes and it is still a banger of a movie to watch every Christmas time. I also think they chose a great cast to this movie. Well anyways I would definitely recommend this movie to anybody that has not seen it before It's a fun movie to watch around Christmas time!