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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

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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!<

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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.

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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.

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iepure77 t1_ixzapvh wrote

Will Ferrell’s cameo is the only reason

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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!

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redsoxfan1983 t1_ixzejk0 wrote

Absolutely agree with this. Phenomenal movie. Been jamming to the soundtrack all week. Good Afternoon!

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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.

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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.

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adamwho t1_iy0apfx wrote

Did anyone notice that Dolly Parton was one of the redeemed?

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RedAero58 t1_iy0f0au wrote

Complete opposite for me. Had to shut it off around 30 minutes in. Couldn't take it anymore.

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