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Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
Positive Reviews
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Negative reviews
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Average Rating
3.6
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4.4
The many pleasures of this overflowing Christmas stocking of a film are sure to make it a family favorite, and most likely a family tradition.
Rogerebert
4.5
The movie begins, in its Disney esque way, with sitcom mom Phylicia Rashad (the erstwhile Clair Huxtable, rising above the wreckage of the now cancele ..
Variety
3.0
The aesthetic is an explosive collision between steampunk, greetings card Victoriana and African textile prints.
The Guardian
3.0
But thats a small beef with a film beaming with positivity and yuletide good cheer.
The Guardian
3.1
The greatest gift offered by the film is an empowering world that looks less like invention and more like real life.
4.5
As with so many films geared to children, theres a freneticism on display that sometimes feels more exhausting than exhilarating.
The Hollywood Reporter
1.5
SINGING) Just because you fell down, dont believe you cant pick yourself up again.
The New York Times
4.5
Smartly conceived, lovingly mounted and beautifully performed, this Victorian era set extravaganza nearly sings out to be enjoyed as a communal, big s ..
3.0
That said, its great to see a white Christmas thats a lot less white than usual, a full colour Nutcracker.
4.0
He is, for instance, the still centre of gravity for everything thats busy, wonderfully gaudy and hyperactive in this Christmas musical about a Victor ..
The Times
4.0
When Jeronicuss estranged granddaughter Journey (Madalen Mills) turns up on his doorstep, shes dismayed to discover hes thrown in the towel shes a bri ..
Independent
4.5
Called upon to play a genius elementary schooler whos bursting with life, Mills doesnt even break a sweat.
Decider
4.5
An ambitious original musical packed to the gills with visual delights, its the kind of Christmas movie that can charm adults into looking past its fl ..
The Wrap
4.0
In a film buoyed by its sense of seasonal wonder, Framestore do a lovely job with the visual effects and storybook animation.
Flim List
3.0
Even the tiniest smidgeon of original world building would have been welcome.
The Irish Times
3.0
Theres nothing quiet or low key about Talberts ambition or drive: hes out to make a holiday classic, and if he doesnt get there, hes scored an admirab ..
Detroit News
3.5
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey is delightful... The broadway style musical numbers are refreshing and enjoyable.
You Tube
3.0
The production design is really great and very Christmasy. Will make you smile as you watch it
You Tube
3.0
Impossible to overstate how much more enjoyable this movie would be if it wasnt conceived of as a musical. Some fine songcraft to be sure, but it does ..
You Tube
3.0
It also takes on an unnecessary story within a story narrative structure for the purpose of a final reveal that ultimately doesnt pay off and is a bit ..
Lw Lies
4.0
And what could be melodrama is underpinned by a vein of humour, supplied chiefly by a sharply funny Lisa Davina Phillip as the postwoman Ms Johnston.
Digital Spy
4.4
So much movie packed into one story, but the universally appealing performances and the show stopping musical numbers carry the day.
Chicago Sun Times
3.0
Forest Whitaker takes on the toys in Netflixs spirited Holiday musical for kids, but adults wont mind the nifty singing and dancing interludes that ar ..
Dead Line
4.4
Freynes feature is a major LGBTQ find, a crowd pleaser that doesnt compromise.
Mercury News
3.0
With a steam punk esthetic, CGI visuals, mass dance numbers and a score ranging in style from gospel to pop ballads to Broadway show tunes, the sheer ..
Original Cin
4.0
At times it feels like this overstuffed stocking is in danger of coming apart at the seams but children of all ages should enjoy unpacking its many de ..
Daily Star
4.5
Yes, yall finally a Black Christmas movie with all the flair, heart, soul and whimsical yumminess we need right now!
Wp Me
2.0
Even if the tunes dont always land their mark, the wonderfully inclusive (but overstuffed) musical Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey should spread wa ..
The Only Critic
4.5
Even more exciting is the fact that its a period piece with a POC cast that doesnt focus on racial prejudice.
The Spool
3.0
The least impressionable thing about Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey is the soundtrack, and even thats pretty good.
The Gate
4.5
As the incorrigible Don Juan coaxes Gustafson, like the devil tempting a wretched soul, he says: It isnt stealingwhen you borrow indefinitely.
Dwight Brown Ink
5.0
This movie stars acting legends like Forest Whitaker, Anika Noni Rose, Phylicia Rashad, and Keegan Michael Key.
Mama's Geeky
4.5
To round out the love fest, Sherin tells Alex all about Alex Rider, the IMDb TV + Amazon adaptation of Anthony Horowitzs gripping spy saga.
idobi.com
3.5
Theres nothing like a film to celebrate the seasons and Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey manages to capture the magic with a worthwhile story and lo ..
Ready Steady Cut
4.0
Thats an outstanding message to behold with all of its possibilities.
Every Movie Hasalesson
4.5
Jingle Jangle is gorgeous to look at and with a score by John Debney and the voices of Usher and newcomer Madalen Mills are warm and beautiful. Forest ..
Patheos
4.5
It may not have been made for a theater experience, but its big and bright enough that it almost manages to recreate the magic of seeing big screen sp ..
The Pop Break
0.5
The November slate of treacly, low budget Christmas offerings this year averages over one per week, and thats before factoring in Decembers glut of st ..
1.5
With a sumptuous color saturated Steampunk production design, Jingle Jangle is both overlong and at times underdeveloped... Still, the musical numbers ..
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