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MovieMentor OP t1_ixyxqg0 wrote
“Come on you know you want to.” “GOOD AFTERNOOOOOOOOON!!!!”
Minimum-Bobcat8945 t1_ixyz6am wrote
That opening itself was cheerful. Looks lovely!
fantasygod777 t1_ixz01of wrote
I had the complete opposite thought. >!the unique twist being that Ryan Reynolds the ass hat can teach the reformed Scrooge how to be mean isn’t exactly the loving Christmas tale I would want to tell in 2022. also the singing was not very good!<
mtranda t1_ixz2yqk wrote
I was doubtful in the first few minutes, but we told ourselves "it's got Ferrell and Reynolds in it. Let's trust them". And that was the right thing to do. We enjoyed it quite a bit.
It does pay lip service to those criticising the vapid social media culture as well as the PR industry, and it does so somewhat superficially. But overall it's a really enjoyable movie.
Would I rewatch it? I don't think so. But I'll reevaluate in a couple of years.
arctander t1_ixz36qa wrote
It was not the traditional style of tale that I look forward to at Christmas. It doesn't feel re-watchable. I skipped ahead on some of the songs.
DJGrawlix t1_ixz38fp wrote
I agree that Spirited is an instant Christmas classic. Apple TV knocked it out of the park with that film.
Hallmark had a film this year called Ghosts of Christmas Always that had a very similar story. I'd love to know if they shared writers or story by credits but I haven't seen any overlaps.
Tbplayer59 t1_ixz3w0d wrote
I loved it.
Tbplayer59 t1_ixz40hf wrote
I watched it twice. I thought it was that fun.
Rellgidkrid t1_ixz6bb3 wrote
Okay. I’ll wait for you to report back in two years.
ddjeff t1_ixzavib wrote
I died when Will Ferrell told the guy dressed up as Elf that he looks stupid. My wife and I were rolling, just caught us off guard.
MovieMentor OP t1_ixzd154 wrote
Yes that part was great!
TheTrueRory t1_ixzdf1l wrote
Real question: does Ryan Reynolds just play Ryan Reynolds? Nothing against the guy but his humor has just been grating for me as of late, but I do know he can be good!
MovieMentor OP t1_ixzdkcg wrote
He does yes, but I found his Ryan Reynolds-isms to work quite well here
redsoxfan1983 t1_ixzejk0 wrote
Absolutely agree with this. Phenomenal movie. Been jamming to the soundtrack all week. Good Afternoon!
tergiversation t1_ixzmmas wrote
Watched it last night with my wife, and we were very pleasantly surprised. Wholesome, funny, original, and loved the musical numbers. It's instantly going into our Christmas Movie rotation.
TacticalTuchel t1_ixztu3g wrote
Sounding like a real Scrooge
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Knife2MeetYouToo t1_iy09cu0 wrote
I found the entire plot to be offensive for a Christmas film.
Also the whole 'Ghost of Christmas Past' running joke that she sexually harasses Ryan Reynolds because he is attractive is disgusting to include in a kids movie, especially a holiday film.
Overall really disappointing.
dennythedinosaur t1_iy0a3g4 wrote
It's rated PG-13 so not exclusively a kids movie.
Knife2MeetYouToo t1_iy0alwe wrote
Are you seriously going to tell me it isn't being made and marketed to primarily children?
MovieMentor OP t1_iy0ats0 wrote
Yep I saw that!
adamwho t1_iy0axrf wrote
You're watching a movie with Ryan Reynolds maybe that's a clue that there will be cussing and sex jokes.
Did you think Deadpool was a kid's movie too?
arctander t1_iy0ch7m wrote
Yeah, these are all good points.
DonQOnIce t1_iy0i5rm wrote
Judge-Redditor t1_iy0sku5 wrote
i’m impressed you lasted that long
RedAero58 t1_iy230j9 wrote
Thank you. After there being 4 different songs in the first 15 minutes I should have known. It was my mistake.
Wadep00l t1_ixyxgjt wrote
The Good Afternoon cabbie moment had me laughing quite a bit. The movie was better than I expected it to be. Definitely fun