Most of us have our favorite holiday films that we enjoy from year to year. Here is a new film that you might want to check out that puts a new spin on holiday movies. One of our youth reporters, Brianna B has this comment on the film, “I like how the writers, Lou Berney and Turk Pipkin, basically take a holiday scrooge and make him into a person that loves and enjoys the holidays with real life messages.” See her full review below.
Angels Sing
Reviewed by Brianna Hope B., age 14, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic
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This is a wonderful Holiday film that I really enjoyed watching.
Michael Walker (Harry Connick, Jr.) loved Christmas when he was a kid. Then, an accident crushed his holiday spirit. Years pass and he is married to Susan Walker (Connie Britton) and he still cannot enjoy the holidays. His family tries to help him. When his son David (Chandler Canterbury), faces his own tragedy, Michael needs to make amends with his past so he can help his son through his tough time. A stranger named Nick (Willie Nelson), gives Michael an amazing gift that helps him find the joyfulness that he lost.
âAngels Singâ is a great family film. The story line is original and unique. The acting, I feel, is very truthful and believable. I also like the singing by the cast, because it is very harmonious. I like how the writers Lou Berney and Turk Pipkin basically take a holiday scrooge and make him into a person that loves and enjoys the holidays with real life messages. This film is entertaining, and funny at times with some great comedy in lots of the scenes.
My favorite character is David because he is a kid like me and I like how he wants to help his dad with what is bothering him about the holiday season.
My favorite scene is when Michael is teaching David how to fly a remote control toy airplane, because it shows me how much David loves his father and how close he is to his father. I also like this scene because it shows how loose and carefree Michael is with his son and vice versa.
A great message that in this film is that that family love conquers all. If you love your family and your family loves you, the love between you will be more important than all your problems and all your worries.
I recommend âAngels Singâ for ages 10 to 17 and adults will enjoy it as well. It is great for a movie night with the whole family.
I give this film 4 out of 5 stars. âAngels Singâ is in theaters now and will also be available on Video on Demand and DVD December 10th.
Brianna Hope Beaton, Age 14, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic
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