7.6 stars.
This is certainly a movie that caters to the whole family. It's obvious that 'Where Are You, Christmas?' is geared more toward a younger audience, say 7-14 year olds. But for me it was entertaining and fun, because Fonseca rocks her performance, as well as the rest of the cast. I can see why they initiated the holidays with this movie.
It's about a woman who was very close to her family, but she left town some years ago to pursue her dreams. Unfortunately, this decision left her dad with a saddened spirit she was wholly unaware of, and he also has forgotten the source of his grief and resentment toward her. Her career involves having too much Christmas, fixing Christmas and planning Christmas for customers.
She returns home after many years of avoiding her family over the holidays and is so burnt out on Christmas, she wishes to be rid of it. The wish is granted with ominous strings attached: her hometown and its citizens have turned grey and lost all memory of Christmas.
I think the theme explores a philosophical realm deeper than the usual formula. Fonseca's character's anti-Christmas wish has influenced everyone, including herself, yet she cannot reverse the damages even though she is aware of the situation and retains her memories.
I think this is a lesson of how our decisions affect those around us and the only way to reverse it is to accept the ramifications of our own cynicism and negativity. This lesson will be very effective for a young audience regarding the importance of a positive attitude.
What the author has failed to point out is that her flaw is narcissism which pervades her personality and is the root cause of the whole debacle. Later, as we witness this character defect, it is contradicted by unrealistically positive traits that she would likely not possess. Therefore, the crux is overshadowed by the exhibition.
If the naysayers may pause a moment, please look beyond the surface and notice the poignance and practicality of this film.
This is certainly a movie that caters to the whole family. It's obvious that 'Where Are You, Christmas?' is geared more toward a younger audience, say 7-14 year olds. But for me it was entertaining and fun, because Fonseca rocks her performance, as well as the rest of the cast. I can see why they initiated the holidays with this movie.
It's about a woman who was very close to her family, but she left town some years ago to pursue her dreams. Unfortunately, this decision left her dad with a saddened spirit she was wholly unaware of, and he also has forgotten the source of his grief and resentment toward her. Her career involves having too much Christmas, fixing Christmas and planning Christmas for customers.
She returns home after many years of avoiding her family over the holidays and is so burnt out on Christmas, she wishes to be rid of it. The wish is granted with ominous strings attached: her hometown and its citizens have turned grey and lost all memory of Christmas.
I think the theme explores a philosophical realm deeper than the usual formula. Fonseca's character's anti-Christmas wish has influenced everyone, including herself, yet she cannot reverse the damages even though she is aware of the situation and retains her memories.
I think this is a lesson of how our decisions affect those around us and the only way to reverse it is to accept the ramifications of our own cynicism and negativity. This lesson will be very effective for a young audience regarding the importance of a positive attitude.
What the author has failed to point out is that her flaw is narcissism which pervades her personality and is the root cause of the whole debacle. Later, as we witness this character defect, it is contradicted by unrealistically positive traits that she would likely not possess. Therefore, the crux is overshadowed by the exhibition.
If the naysayers may pause a moment, please look beyond the surface and notice the poignance and practicality of this film.