Christmas, No Filter

Christmas, Unfiltered/No Filter (2022) -

I really wasn't expecting to like this one, it seemed a bit childish and more than a little bit daft, but in the end I quite liked the theme, which was so very different from most Christmas films. Although It did have similarities to 'Pete's Christmas' (2013) and the style was akin to 'Ms Marvel' (2022), with animations and voice overs to add to its narrative.

Obviously it was more aimed at a family watching together or for teens than for a miserable old git like me, but I did enjoy the chaotic seasonal moments that can be found in most households at this time of the year and it made me feel a bit nostalgic for my own childhood years and certainly for Christmases past.

I also liked the fact that the whole family had soul searching to do and not just Becky (Alison Fernandez), the lead character, whose wish comes true with awkward consequences that prevent her from keeping her feelings in. She was just the catalyst for it all and actually I could understand her feelings and sympathise with her, in the same way I did for Macauley Culkin's, Kevin in 'Home Alone' (1990).

I wouldn't say that I need to watch it again any time soon, because I do prefer the romantic films with the hot guys, but I would recommend it to my friends with teenage families.

6/10.