Visiting the Grandkids yesterday I caught ten minutes of the Grandson's new festive flick That Christmas.
It appeared to be an animated tale about families with a boy at the centre of it all. It seemed like a cartoon version of a soap or a schmlalzy film from the 90's. I thought of About a Boy with Hugh Grant.
The son-in-law informed me it was a Richard Curtis film, he of Love Actually. So its Love Actually done as a cartoon for kids?
The Grandson loved it!
Not my cup of tea at all [sorry if you're a fan] and I really hope the Grandson chooses Jason and Argonauts or the new Wallace and Gromet for us to watch together over the holidays!
Have you seen That Christmas?
an awful attempt at trying to modernise xmas. Really sad, lacking in pathos or any kind of magic and falling over itself to be inclusive and contemporary. At this time of year, we dont need to be reminded of the vagaries of reality, we need to be transported and delighted and reminded of the magic and suspension of disbelief that accompanies Xmas.
ReplyDeleteI don't think we're the right audience Bill.
DeleteIm a consumer! Im looking forward to the new Wallace and Gromit film on Xmas Day!
DeleteCan't wait. 6pm?
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