i haven't done a film review in a while. tonight i watched Joyeux Noel (which i think is its official title, though it's a french/english/german film and i've seen posters in all three languages (and spanish to boot).

i loved this. feel-good entertainment at its best (even if it is a wee bittersweet).

based on a true story (though i am guessing loosely), it tells the story of three armies (the french, the scottish, and the germans) calling a cease fire Christmas eve and the ensuing fall out from it.

soldiers, snow ~ i've said it before: i'm easy.

but this is also wonderfully developed, beautifully shot, and has all the good stuff you want to see in a movie. i recommend it especially for the lovers of all things military on my f-list, and my Christian f-listers as well. the holidays are over, but it's nice to keep them alive in our hearts all year 'round.

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this film was nominated for a slew of awards in 2005 and 2006, but didn't win any big ones. and apparently its original "R" rating got knocked down to PG-13 when critic Roger Ebert criticized it. it's definitely PG-13, i think (okay there's a pair of breasts in there that could have been cut). but i still think it's worth a family viewing. it's unapologetically corny, just the way it ought to be.

so, run out and git you some!

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From: [identity profile] lanyn.livejournal.com


This is one I've been wanting to check out, and I've heard nothing but good reviews on it. Thanks for reviewing it and reminding me to move it up my netflix queue.

From: [identity profile] lanyn.livejournal.com


Just finished watching it! Beautiful! Thanks for recommending it. There were so many parts I loved, and several parts towards the end got me teary eyed. Great cast too.

From: [identity profile] lookingland.livejournal.com


ooo i'm so glad you liked it. i thought it was fab, wanted to see them all meeting up in france after the war and sharing a toast (a girl can dream...)

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From: [identity profile] pithhelmet.livejournal.com


lovers of all things military on my f-list, and my Christian f-listers

As I must plead guilty to both counts, I'll definitely have to track down a copy. The uniforms on the poster alone would have sold me.

From: [identity profile] lookingland.livejournal.com


i think you will love this. when you have a chance to see it, let me know what you think!

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