Film Review - That Christmas
November 06, 2024
Richard Curtis is known for his work in Christmas-themed entertainment, previously writing and directing 2003’s “Love Actually,” which explored more adult concerns when it came to seasonal blues. He’s back in the yuletide spirit with “That Christmas,” co-scripting (with Peter Souter) an adaptation of three of his children’s books, exploring the ways of rambunctious kids separated from their parents on December 25th. It’s an animated offering of youthful shenanigans and Santa-minded adventuring, with director Simon Otto (a former animator who contributed to the “How to Train Your Dragon” series) simply out to make something a little silly and kind for viewers. “That Christmas” doesn’t exactly know when to quit, but it retains plenty of charm, also offering a flavorful voice cast and enjoyable animation to add a fresh display of seasonal entertainment for those in need of it. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com
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