The Christmas Chronicles

  • 2018


MOVIE IS whimsical enjoyable predictable ambitious reassuring
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Positive Reviews 32
Negative reviews 14
Average Rating 3.0/5
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2.0
It makes no difference to Russell if the prestige level isnt quite at Quentin Tarantino. Av Club
2.5
The Christmas Chronicles has all of the elements of only the most mediocre Lifetime holiday movies. Den Of Geek
3.0
If thats not exactly the process of how The Christmas Chronicles on Netflix came into existence, I have to imagine its pretty close. EW
1.5
With its saccharine score, saturated cinematography, and trite platitudes, the film is formulaic and forgettable except for Kurt Russells performance .. Variety
1.0
Sure enough, dear old Dad (Oliver Hudson) died tragically on the job, heroically saving families from a burning house. The Guardian
2.5
In the end, the film succumbs to the tropes and emotional contrivances of the family melodrama at its core, ending up as a serviceable yet mostly forg ..
4.0
A good Christmas movie doesnt just work as a piece of entertainment, it works as a tradition. IGN
3.0
The whole thing is out and out tinsel dunked tat, but oddly honourable with it the Christmas spirit might be just a few steps up from bathtub grade, b .. Telegraph
4.5
Not long ago, a movie as ambitious and audience friendly as The Christmas Chronicles would have been a splashy theatrical holiday release with all the ..
1.5
Its spirited Santa performance isnt enough to carry the rest of this lame, otherwise dull family feature. The Young Folks
3.0
Although, to be fair, Adventures didnt feature flying reindeer, or Kurt Russell turning into sparkly dust and whooshing down chimneys.
1.5
However, the humor falls flat and the story is so predictable and dull. JoBlo
3.0
Theres a lot going on in Chronicles, but the feature really finds itself when holding on Russell, whos having a blast in the lead role, gifted a chanc .. Blu Ray
4.0
Yet this festive family adventure for Netflix leaves you with a hyperglycaemic glow, and thats mainly down to Kurt Russell as the most likeable Santa .. The Times
3.0
While it may not be a keepsake to match the best festive classics, this has pleasing stocking filler appeal... Radio Times
2.0
It has a veritable Christmas cavalcade marching out this year: A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding, Angelas Christmas, The Holiday Calendar and The .. Independent
4.5
Theres just enough world building here to make this a canon worth expanding. Decider
3.0
Russell is genuinely a terrific Santa, with exactly the right amount of knowing twinkle and, if it doesnt sound too contradictory, merry dashes of sar ..
4.5
And that stranger doesnt look like Snake Plissken, or truck drivin Jack Burton from Big Trouble in Little China. Salon
1.5
With its easy messaging and forced dialogue, The Christmas Chronicles is, without question, an exceptionally lame movie. Film Inquiry
4.0
But as a festive movie, theres a tolerance for saccharine schmaltz and Christmas cracker comedy that doesnt exist at any other time of year. Flickering Myth
2.5
The Christmas Chronicles would be another bland, soulless holiday film without Kurt Russells show stealing presence, which for the standards of family .. Flickering Myth
4.8
Its a running joke and the personal way Russells Santa gets so offended keeps it entertaining. Lyles Movie Files
1.5
There are silly elves, sleigh ride shenanigans, and family friendly action sequences! Pajiba
3.0
Related Video Groan for the Holidays: As fun as it is to watch Russell work, theres more than a little coal in this particular stocking. Consequence Of Sound
2.5
The masculine Jesus was all I could think about when watching The Christmas Chronicles... This is a Santa who, in the parlance of the times, can get i .. Vox
3.0
Although it doesnt break any significant new ground, its winsome enough to entertain the young uns. Nz Herald
1.5
The story of looking for our inner child is good when you do things well and do not resort to the least to get by.
4.5
The Christmas Chronicles central message isnt that Santa Claus or belief in Santa Claus can fix everything. Tell-Tale TV
3.8
But heres the thing, theres never really a time when The Christmas Chronicles heart isnt in the right place and this whimsical and joy filled holiday ..
2.0
Luckily, the nauseating set up isnt too protracted before Russell arrives. One Room With A View
1.5
Its just that, as far as commitment goes, The Christmas Chronicles isnt quite on par with its leading man. Polygon
2.5
Kurt Russell is an endearing marvel, playing a much more prickly than warmhearted Santa. Alternate Ending
3.8
Besides, theres something reassuring about the sight of Santa in modern times. Hollywood Into To
4.5
An appropriately crotchety Santa makes this a future Christmas classic. Mid West Film Journal
1.5
The Christmas Chronicles succeeds in chronicling the folly of hastily made holiday shtick. Entertainment Voice
3.0
If youre overstuffed and slightly tipsy on your couch at home, its a probably a pretty wild ride. The Gate
3.8
A modern take on a classic tale that serves as an enjoyable saturday morning flick. A lovely movie. .
4.5
Its obviously made for both kids and adults to enjoy but it doesnt feel appropriate for either. Pgh City Paper
4.5
Paul Blart: Mall Cop is minutes worth of mindless entertainment, centered around a busy mall taken hostage on whats arguably the worst day of the year .. Vogue
3.0
Both a Christmas cracker and Christmas crackers, this is a festive must watch even if some of it will be through your fingers. Kurt Russell is a perfe .. Caution Spoilers
3.0
is not a prodigy of imagination or subversive troublemaker of the subgenre, but neither is it a raffinate product destined to only fulfill the Christm .. Fotogramas
3.0
The Christmas Chronicles is a low stakes and light kids holiday film. High Def Digest
3.0
An over sweetened, but surprisingly fun, witty and imaginative Christmas offering with an exuberant performance from Russell. The Hollywood News
1.5
Bottom line: The Christmas Chronicles is cute, and itll satisfy that hankering for a holiday movie, especially if youre a Kurt Russell fan. The Daily Times (Tennessee ..
3.0
White haired and bearded, clad in a sweeping red leather coat and biker gloves, one of Hollywoods most likeable actors becomes the coolest movie Santa .. Movies 4 Kids
1.5
The protagonists are not interesting characters, and the situations in which they are involved lack dramatic tension. Proceso
3.0
While its not a stone cold Christmas cracker, The Christmas Chronicles is a fun festive sleigh ride with an enjoyable performance from Kurt Russell.
3.0
A picture doesnt have to reinvent the wheel to entertain audiences. In The Seats
4.5
He makes a film that would otherwise be mostly watchable into something really enjoyable and entertaining. cultbox
3.0
Angry Birds director Clay Kaytis delivers a predictable stocking filler from a screenplay that ultimately slides into mushy family melodrama. Drop Box



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