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This Is Christmas

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6.9/10 • 39

2022-12-041h 46m

ComedyDramaRomanceTV Movie

Follow Adam and Emma on their daily commute from the village of Langton to London, where they meet the same passengers every day. One morning, Adam breaks the unspoken taboo of talking to strangers on a train and invites the entire carriage to hold their own Christmas party together.

Directors
Chris Foggin
Writters
Alastair Galbraith
Editors
Alastair Galbraith, Martina Zamolo

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  1. Alfred Enoch

    Alfred Enoch

    Adam

  2. Kaya Scodelario

    Kaya Scodelario

    Emma

  3. Timothy Spall

    Timothy Spall

    Ray

  4. Jack Donoghue

    Jack Donoghue

    Dean

  5. Steve Oram

    Steve Oram

    Conductor

  6. Alexandra Roach

    Alexandra Roach

    Amanda

  7. Robert Emms

    Robert Emms

    Paul

  8. Rebecca Root

    Rebecca Root

    Miranda

  9. Joanna Scanlan

    Joanna Scanlan

    Linda

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r96sk

Dec 12, 2022

7/10

An interesting thing. On the one hand 'This is Christmas' is ultra, military grade, extra mature cheddar cheese and I've rarely been as uncomfortable watching a scene as I was during the initial speech on the train by Alfred Enoch's Adam - that sorta stuff, fake positivity/togetherness, is just something that makes me cringe, I can't help it. However, in fairness, the film actually manages to play it off well. I was fearing the worst at that aforementioned moment, though as the scenes go by the characters actually do feel like they are getting to know each other in a relatively believable way - therefore making the earlier cringe actually befitting, given it would initially be awkward. The cast help the film come to life in that way. Alfred Enoch is good value in the lead role, as is Kaya Scodelario alongside. I wouldn't say they have amazing chemistry, but what's there is most definitely enough. Timothy Spall chews the heck out the scenery, but eventually his character's story is probably my standout - as he is predominantly joined onscreen by Jack Donoghue, who plays his role nicely. The rest of 'em? All decent. It made me cringe early on, but I did end up liking and respecting the message that it sends. Overall, it's solid Xmas viewing.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$9,000,000.00
Revenue
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Keywords
friendshipchristmas partytrainfriends in lovechristmasmaking friends