I don't really review films on here or Letterboxd, as a filmmaker I've seen too many weirdos take film opinions WAY too seriously online by screenshotting stuff like that.
But when I saw this quality flick on Tubi, had such a good time with it, AND saw it basically has less ratings & views than my way smaller films? Made by a studio that has been part of some MAJOR Hollywood flicks? I wanted to celebrate the film because it deserves more love.
It's essentially a PG horror/comedy film that is parodying Hallmark Christmas films, something I've done myself before and will do again. So that's probably why I connected with it so much.
But to keep it simple this film was just a joy from me from start to finish. Great pacing that FLEW by, fun characters I enjoyed seeing on screen, and a lot of fun ideas. The humor and story hit for me in a big way.
My one request I would have had is I wish it had more practical effects than it currently does, some more practical puppets to exist alongside the CGI creations. I know this is a CGI studio first and foremost so I can't blame them for doing what they know best in house to probably save money, but I definitely think it would have added to the film.
Had a great time with this and I hope the director and writer, both of whom have no credits in directing or writing before this (okay the writer did ONE movie before this) keep doing stuff. Because I clearly align with their sense of humor and style.
But when I saw this quality flick on Tubi, had such a good time with it, AND saw it basically has less ratings & views than my way smaller films? Made by a studio that has been part of some MAJOR Hollywood flicks? I wanted to celebrate the film because it deserves more love.
It's essentially a PG horror/comedy film that is parodying Hallmark Christmas films, something I've done myself before and will do again. So that's probably why I connected with it so much.
But to keep it simple this film was just a joy from me from start to finish. Great pacing that FLEW by, fun characters I enjoyed seeing on screen, and a lot of fun ideas. The humor and story hit for me in a big way.
My one request I would have had is I wish it had more practical effects than it currently does, some more practical puppets to exist alongside the CGI creations. I know this is a CGI studio first and foremost so I can't blame them for doing what they know best in house to probably save money, but I definitely think it would have added to the film.
Had a great time with this and I hope the director and writer, both of whom have no credits in directing or writing before this (okay the writer did ONE movie before this) keep doing stuff. Because I clearly align with their sense of humor and style.