A Boy Called Christmas
The director of Oscar-nominated family film Monster House helms this re-imagined origin story of Father Christmas. Stars Maggie Smith (Downton Abbey), Jim Broadbent (Paddington), Sally Hawkins (The Shape of Water), Kristen Wiig (Bridesmaids), newcomer Henry Lawfull, and Stephen Merchant (Jojo Rabbit) as the voice of pet mouse Miika.
2021106 minsUK
AdventureKids & FamilyFantasy
- Director:
- Gil Kenan ('Monster House', 'City of Ember', 'Poltergeist')
- Writer:
- Ol ParkerGil KenanMatt Haig
- Cast:
- Henry LawfullStephen MerchantMaggie SmithSally HawkinsMichiel HuismanKristen WiigJim BroadbentToby Jones
A Boy Called Christmas / Reviews
RogerEbert.com
A resplendent Santa Claus origin story with a star-filled cast, sumptuous visuals, and some melancholy details to keep it from being too sugary.
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Pulsing through this winning adventure tale is... the immersive power of storytelling.
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The Guardian
Big-hearted and entertaining, but possibly lacking a little fun or oomph. A lovely warming film, though.
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