I love how this Christmas movie managed to balance both the joy and the challenges and sometimes outright heartbreak of the Christmas season for working class families.
The movie does not shy away from some difficult subject matter, including the disappointments of having the same Christmas wish on your list for many years in a row and the conflict between an older sibling who has to grow upo to quickly and a mother trying to do the best she can for her two sons. However, the action packed car chase scenes, stunts, and heartwarming performance of Timothy Spall and the two children make this a movie well worth watching with the entire family.
Some people maybe put off by the conjunction of serious and silly, but I think it captures the duality of the Christmas season and all its joys and challenges well in a story that will speak to both adults and children.
Disclaimer: My sister was involved with the production.
The movie does not shy away from some difficult subject matter, including the disappointments of having the same Christmas wish on your list for many years in a row and the conflict between an older sibling who has to grow upo to quickly and a mother trying to do the best she can for her two sons. However, the action packed car chase scenes, stunts, and heartwarming performance of Timothy Spall and the two children make this a movie well worth watching with the entire family.
Some people maybe put off by the conjunction of serious and silly, but I think it captures the duality of the Christmas season and all its joys and challenges well in a story that will speak to both adults and children.
Disclaimer: My sister was involved with the production.