I remember I went in to this blind when it was released because of a radio appearances by Paul Giamatti and some fascinating stories he told. It is a lot more thoughtful than the “Christmas comedy” tag would suggest and is full of amazing characters.
I’d welcome any recommendations from the community too if you have any favourite festive movies.
Fantastic movie. Now excuse me while I get back to my copy of Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
Saw it on release last year and absolutely loved it. It’s now my number one recommendation for a Christmas movie.
Same, came into it blind and didn’t know much about it. Very good movie, absolutely worth a watch.
It has quickly become a seasonal must-watch for me and my partner. The atmosphere while melancholy is bitter sweet and Paul Giamatti’s arch is endearing .
It’s a great film.
Some newer Christmas movies I’ve enjoyed:
“This Is Christmas”
“Last Christmas”
Just watched “Nutcrackers” on Hulu yesterday and I enjoyed that more than I expected.
Which “This is Christmas”? Seeing one about a train and one about a broken family.
The one about the train
It was fine and enjoyable, but I don’t understand why it gets such high praise. And I don’t think I’d go out of my way to watch it again.
What am I missing?
Maybe it’s just not for you?
It doesn’t have an impressively high rating or anything so you are in the majority but it was my favourite film last year.
Good flick.
My family and I watched it tonight and we all enjoyed it, thanks for bringing it to our attention!
I’d first seen Giamatti in Private Parts, and then spent a few years calling him Pig Vomit (as Stern called him in the movie) for a few years before realizing I was actually a fan of his.
I also have a weakness for boarding school movies for some weird reason.
The first half played out as a combination of The Breakfast Club and Dead Poets Society, and then it finally came into its own, and used all of those parts it had put into play so very, very well.
I’m glad you liked it.
