I really did not know what to expect going into this film. To be honest, I was a bit sceptical. Like another reviewer on here, I was expecting another unoriginal 'time-looping movie'. However, this one was much more than that. At the heart of this film is the dialogue, the interaction and exchanges between the family members at the Christmas family gathering/dinner. The dialogue is funny, but I also found myself relating to the various family dynamics; I could immediately connect with the film, that is. It reminded me a little of other classic Christmas movies such as Christmas Vacation in this regard. One thing I liked about this film was that it shifted gears (emotionally speaking) later in the movie, touching upon serious issues such as marriage/relationship problems and cancer. Though this is also one of the shortcomings of the script, the writer doesn't develop these more serious storylines enough, I thought. That said, I went from laughing out loud to shedding a tear or two. The acting was strong, I thought. It took me about 20 minutes or so to get used to the dad (played by Leandro Hassum), but once I did, I thought he was brilliant. The supporting cast too had a good, strong performance. Again, at the heart of the humour in this one was the family dynamics, dialogue and interactions between the supporting cast. Overall, this is a very good comedy, a nice new edition to Netflix's 2020 Christmas season lineup/collection.
48 Reviews
A bit silly but very sweet
ajbp954 December 2020
Charming Christmas movie worth rewatching for years to come.
josephpadron-900764 December 2020
I was expecting this movie to be better because of its trailer, but i still enjoyed it and can see myself rewatching it every couple years. This movie is simply the plot of Groundhogs Day and Click, mashed into one, so its entertaining enough to watch unfold. The main character overacts at times but the rest of the cast does a great job of balancing things out. Overall it is definitely a heart warming, feel good Christmas movie with a couple of chuckle out loud moments.
Silly then heart warming
spinbunny8 December 2020
Great Christmas Comedy
mjhzzz4 December 2020
Not just another timeloop-movie!
Hendrik_Allen4 December 2020
What a fun Christmas movie!
ludmilamedeirosc-211-13444710 December 2020
A new classic
Samijxoxo3 December 2020
Great movie
valdesheisler8 December 2020
Brutal overacting
sczhch23 December 2020
Surprisingly good
robertmelo-715025 December 2020
I was expecting another cliché time-looping movie. However, this title was much more than that. It is funny when it needs to be funny and heart-warming when it needs to be heart-warming. This might be one of the best Christmas movies of this decade and definitely one of the best Brazilian comedy movies of this century.
Silly but engaging
kosmasp31 December 2020
I can only imagine that the rapid fire dialog is even funnier when you understand everything that is being said. Even so (with subtitles that is), the movie and its humor is silly and light - well overall, of course there are some heavier things going on too. The plot is predictable and you will know where this is going too. Not just because of the year things or the christmas theme and what it can mean to anyone.
The lead role is quite a powerhouse role and something the actor has to really engage in. And he does so with quite a lot of gusto and a lot of energy. He really gives it his all. There are some bits that may seem mean and some themes that are a bit more mature than the average viewer probably is, but everything stays within certain limits (no nudity, no blood to speak of and so forth). Take it with a grain of salt and just roll with it - especially during Christmas time (and even more so if you are familiar with the ... family situations that ensue)
The lead role is quite a powerhouse role and something the actor has to really engage in. And he does so with quite a lot of gusto and a lot of energy. He really gives it his all. There are some bits that may seem mean and some themes that are a bit more mature than the average viewer probably is, but everything stays within certain limits (no nudity, no blood to speak of and so forth). Take it with a grain of salt and just roll with it - especially during Christmas time (and even more so if you are familiar with the ... family situations that ensue)
Boring and predictable
madferret9625 December 2020
This movie had a lot of potential but it fails to deliver. Plot is similar to Adam Sandler's Click, but it soon gets boring and predictable. Acting is not great and has only a few funny bits. You won't be missing anything if you avoid this.
Just Another Christmas
mbhgkmsgg8 December 2020
Just Another Christmas is a Brazilian Christmas comedy. That premise alone had me intrigued. But it also had me worried. Such a big part of Christmas movies comes from the wintery and snowy environment. To my surprise, constant sunshine and t-shirt weather did very little to make this film feel any less Christmasy.
The country of origin and the concept of the film are, without a doubt, the most notable things. Brazil certainly offers a very different environment for a Christmas story. Instead of worrying about being cold, the mass of people doing their Christmas shopping will make it unbearably hot. And there's absolutely no snow to worry about. As someone living in a country where snow is usually a part of the holiday, and something that I always hope for, I was a little worried about how much of the holiday spirit Just Another Christmas could capture. It did, at first, feel a little odd. Doing Christmas shopping in shorts and a t-shirt is such a foreign idea to me that it took a moment to adjust. But, as the film went along, I stopped minding it. As the movie reminds us, the real importance of the holiday is to spend time with those we love, not whether it's snowing or not, or whether we like the holiday.
The concept of the story takes us on a journey that follows the same trope as movies like Groundhog Day, or Edge of Tomorrow. Jorge, our main character, is forced to live Christmas day over and over again until he realizes what Christmas is really about. To add another twist to the story, Jorge doesn't just live the same day over and over again. Instead, he forgets the whole year he has just lived, only to come back to his own self during the 25th of December. This change in the formula certainly added it's own flavour and made the concept feel fresh again. Accordingly, a big part of the movie, and the comedy, comes from Jorge trying to fix the mistakes that his other self made during the year. It is a rather entertaining formula that creates some great and funny moments. However, it does start to feel a little old around the middle of the film. It felt like the movie was starting to run out of ideas and the endless Christmas days started to feel quite samey, at least at times.
However, at the end of it all, there is a worthwhile finale. It wasn't quite as impactful as I hoped, but it got the job done. As with all Christmas movies, the ending was a reminder of an important lesson. The one chosen for Just Another Christmas was the importance of family and making sure that we spend enough time with them. Perhaps not the most original one, but certainly an important one. And what made this film as enjoyable as it was, was the way we got that lesson at the end. Instead of the usual approach to realization and self-discovery, Just Another Christmas takes a new angle. One that is both entertaining, as well as refreshing. And if it weren't for the overuse of the concept and the somewhat hit and miss humour, this could've easily been even better than it was.
Just Another Christmas certainly surprised me in a good way. Brazilian movies as a whole are a practically unknown genre to me, let alone Brazilian Christmas comedies. And against all my expectations, I ended up having a good time. It's as cheesy and predictable as you'd expect, but it's also fresh and unafraid to take a new approach to a genre that can often feel quite repetitive.
The country of origin and the concept of the film are, without a doubt, the most notable things. Brazil certainly offers a very different environment for a Christmas story. Instead of worrying about being cold, the mass of people doing their Christmas shopping will make it unbearably hot. And there's absolutely no snow to worry about. As someone living in a country where snow is usually a part of the holiday, and something that I always hope for, I was a little worried about how much of the holiday spirit Just Another Christmas could capture. It did, at first, feel a little odd. Doing Christmas shopping in shorts and a t-shirt is such a foreign idea to me that it took a moment to adjust. But, as the film went along, I stopped minding it. As the movie reminds us, the real importance of the holiday is to spend time with those we love, not whether it's snowing or not, or whether we like the holiday.
The concept of the story takes us on a journey that follows the same trope as movies like Groundhog Day, or Edge of Tomorrow. Jorge, our main character, is forced to live Christmas day over and over again until he realizes what Christmas is really about. To add another twist to the story, Jorge doesn't just live the same day over and over again. Instead, he forgets the whole year he has just lived, only to come back to his own self during the 25th of December. This change in the formula certainly added it's own flavour and made the concept feel fresh again. Accordingly, a big part of the movie, and the comedy, comes from Jorge trying to fix the mistakes that his other self made during the year. It is a rather entertaining formula that creates some great and funny moments. However, it does start to feel a little old around the middle of the film. It felt like the movie was starting to run out of ideas and the endless Christmas days started to feel quite samey, at least at times.
However, at the end of it all, there is a worthwhile finale. It wasn't quite as impactful as I hoped, but it got the job done. As with all Christmas movies, the ending was a reminder of an important lesson. The one chosen for Just Another Christmas was the importance of family and making sure that we spend enough time with them. Perhaps not the most original one, but certainly an important one. And what made this film as enjoyable as it was, was the way we got that lesson at the end. Instead of the usual approach to realization and self-discovery, Just Another Christmas takes a new angle. One that is both entertaining, as well as refreshing. And if it weren't for the overuse of the concept and the somewhat hit and miss humour, this could've easily been even better than it was.
Just Another Christmas certainly surprised me in a good way. Brazilian movies as a whole are a practically unknown genre to me, let alone Brazilian Christmas comedies. And against all my expectations, I ended up having a good time. It's as cheesy and predictable as you'd expect, but it's also fresh and unafraid to take a new approach to a genre that can often feel quite repetitive.
Beautiful message
danielcereto26 December 2022
Even Christmas movies are not my piece of cake, thanks to my girlfriend I've watched this one now on 2022 and I really enjoyed.
First, the movie has a beautiful message overall. It starts as a comedy but late it mixes with some drama. Beautiful balance.
Second, acting here is acceptable, even looks like cast are more into theathre plays than cinema. Overall good job, but some embarrassing situations full of the typical cliches.
Last, the script is good. As I said before, looks like the Twist, fix most of the many flawless and lack of originality.
So, overall a great Christmas movie even I don't like Christmas :)
First, the movie has a beautiful message overall. It starts as a comedy but late it mixes with some drama. Beautiful balance.
Second, acting here is acceptable, even looks like cast are more into theathre plays than cinema. Overall good job, but some embarrassing situations full of the typical cliches.
Last, the script is good. As I said before, looks like the Twist, fix most of the many flawless and lack of originality.
So, overall a great Christmas movie even I don't like Christmas :)
Brazilians Can Make Good Christmas Movies Too
nevesdebora-5081917 December 2020
The new movie on Netflix "Tudo bem no Natal que vem" is proof that Brazil can also make good Christmas movies.
The movie tells a story about a man who hates Christmas and is tired of this Holiday because every year is always the same: there is always an uncle who is boring, a mother in law who is annoying and a brother in law who is frivolous. As a punishment from life, he starts to have amnesia and forgets what he has lived all the year, the only day he can remember is Christmas Eve.
Due to this, he realizes how much of his life he is missing and how many people he can lose. It is a comedy movie so we can have fun watching, yet, we can also cry in some sad scenes.
This movie makes us think about life, if we are living all the things we want, if we are enjoying the people, as much as we can.
With a talented cast and a surprising script, this movie will definitely be successful on Netflix. This is the debut of actor Leandro Hassum on the platform. The movie has already been translated into four languages.
With that, I can assure you that you will love the movie, have fun and cry at the same time. I hope Netflix makes other brazilian movies as good as this one.
'A Christmas Carol' meets 'Groundhog Dog'
r96sk14 December 2020
'A Christmas Carol' meets 'Groundhog Dog'.
'Just Another Christmas' doesn't do anything all that unique or overly refreshing, but it does certainly bring heart and humour. Leandro Hassum does a grand job as Jorge, his comedy background shines through. He is very much the star, but Elisa Pinheiro (Laura) is likeable too.
I enjoyed seeing the premise unfold. They do it in a positive way, with the pacing pretty spot on. I will say I thought they'd go deeper into it, especially with how they change Jorge - other than just doing, basically, what the aforementioned Charles Dickens novella entails. It does, as is, create some touching moments though.
I'd be rating it a notch higher if it had a bit more freshness and took a deeper dive, but there's absolutely no doubt it's a good film. Worth a watch, definitely.
'Just Another Christmas' doesn't do anything all that unique or overly refreshing, but it does certainly bring heart and humour. Leandro Hassum does a grand job as Jorge, his comedy background shines through. He is very much the star, but Elisa Pinheiro (Laura) is likeable too.
I enjoyed seeing the premise unfold. They do it in a positive way, with the pacing pretty spot on. I will say I thought they'd go deeper into it, especially with how they change Jorge - other than just doing, basically, what the aforementioned Charles Dickens novella entails. It does, as is, create some touching moments though.
I'd be rating it a notch higher if it had a bit more freshness and took a deeper dive, but there's absolutely no doubt it's a good film. Worth a watch, definitely.
A movie with heart.
arnoldm-5566012 December 2020
I wasn't expecting a movie from Brazil to contain such a heartfelt holiday theme. It does start out with a family man, stuck in a rut, family problems, job pressures, etc. Universal themes all around. What it does is take a classic Christmas theme, combine it with a 'Ground Hog Day' theme and make a new classic. It has laughs and tears, what you'd expect from a holiday movie. It was a pleasant surprise that I was not expecting.
Different but nice
DogePelis20153 January 2021
Confusing.
gab-6759926 December 2021
Although this movie was confusing I really tried to stick it out. I kept waiting for it to not to feel so cartoonish but no. It was just to silly to take serious and not funny enough to be enjoyable. Maybe if I had nothing better to watch but I do so I didn't enjoy this one. Be your own judge, but I cannot honestly recommend seeing this movie.
Great family movie
carlasforcini12 December 2020
Surprise
apostoles-6551928 December 2020
I was pessimistic about this movie, but decided to give it a go with my family. It turned out ,it was not only funny,but also touching at some points. A special ,not traditional Christmas like hollywood, was also something that add to the movie.
A poor version of Adam Sandler's 'Click' Christmas edition
tiagocampos-0291813 December 2020
This movie felt like an imitation of 'Click' but with a Christmas theme.
It is hysterical, unfunny but ultimately watchable as Leandro's performance is not too bad and the age characterization and make up are very good.
But in the end it was exactly what I was expecting from Netflix's typical over the top hype: a blow out of proportion movie who has nothing special about it.
Good holiday movie with a heartfelt Message
d_penn30 November 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Huge fan of time loop films, this was a groundhogs day (Christmas edition) and done well.
But, Even though you could tell It was meant to be funny more So then none it wasn't, it was meant to be funny but didn't hit the mark. (and almost annoyed me) However I continued to watch it and I really liked some of the clever ideas they put in, strangely at the end I was moved by the ending, which then left a lasting memory for me of the film. (That's a good thing, so many films I forget I watch straight after because they are bad). To sum up: Watch it all the way through and I'm sure you'll enjoy it. I did.
*daughter gets cancer and passes.
But, Even though you could tell It was meant to be funny more So then none it wasn't, it was meant to be funny but didn't hit the mark. (and almost annoyed me) However I continued to watch it and I really liked some of the clever ideas they put in, strangely at the end I was moved by the ending, which then left a lasting memory for me of the film. (That's a good thing, so many films I forget I watch straight after because they are bad). To sum up: Watch it all the way through and I'm sure you'll enjoy it. I did.
*daughter gets cancer and passes.
A great Christmas movie: comedy and emotion
deboralucass4 December 2020
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