Lately I have found myself watching silly ABC Family Christmas movies while I wrap presents at night. For the most part, they are not very good – but they provide okay entertainment while I’m not really focused on them fully but on wrapping.
Last night I was scrolling through movies on Netflix instant play and when I saw the thumbnail for this movie. I figured it was something akin to Get Over It or Hamlet 2 which I was not really in the mood for but I clicked on it anyway. When I saw Martin Freeman was the main character, I decided to watch it. Martin Freeman – enough said.
Martin’s character, Paul, is an elementary school teacher who has to direct the Nativity play against his will. To get back at an old friend who is now more “successful” than he is, he promises that someone from Hollywood is coming to film their production (which is a lie).
{Love this face…really}
With the help of his insanely hilarious school aid, Mr. Poppy, they realize that the students are more talented than they first appeared and the planning of the production is so sweet (with some extra funny “auditions” from the cutest kids EVER).
There is even a little romance thrown in with Ashley Jensen from Extras (also something I would HIGHLY recommend).
Honestly, I cannot recommend this movie more – it was fantastic! British movies are a weakness for me, but this was so funny, sweet and utterly lovely – I will probably be watching it again before the season is over.
Oh and this little one….this guy has my heart (when you watch the movie, you’ll see why).
Definitely a must-watch this Christmas season…and it’s on instant play, so you have no excuse not to!
Have a lovely, family-time filled weekend!
Jadyn @ Dutch.British.Love
Dec 16, 2011 -
This doesn’t look like a movie I’d pick, but you have me intrigued! I’ll have to check Netflix out for this, it seems like one that my hubby and I could enjoy together!
j
Dec 16, 2011 -
WHAT? A movie I didn’t know I would love?? Will try!!
j
Dec 16, 2011 -
OMYGOSH! I am already in love with the trailer!!!!
Stephanie May
Dec 16, 2011 -
I will definitely try it! Thanks for trying out weird movies on Netflix:)
Pearl
Dec 23, 2011 -
I kept looking at it on Netflix but would pass it by….maybe tomorrow I’d say. Then Bry told me you had watched it and I told him I’d been wanting to watch it too. We watched this last night and we loved it!! Lots of laughs!!! I too loved that kid! Thanks!
Dessa
Dec 24, 2011 -
Such a great find, Storm! It was hilarious and the little blind boy is to die for. Storm probably won’t tell you this but she’s already watched it 4 times!!