Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): November 13, 2020

5.8	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 45 Ratings

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TVJerryNov 16, 2020

After suffering a loss, the world’s greatest inventor/toy maker (Forest Whitaker showing a gentle and sometimes funny side) ends up in sad seclusion. It’s up to his granddaughter to show up and re-instill his belief in his talent. At firstAfter suffering a loss, the world’s greatest inventor/toy maker (Forest Whitaker showing a gentle and sometimes funny side) ends up in sad seclusion. It’s up to his granddaughter to show up and re-instill his belief in his talent. At first appearance, this attempt at becoming a holiday classic looks like a big-budget Hallmark show and it maintains some of that syrupy feeling as it develops. However, there are a few things that set it apart. Most of the musical numbers are fine, but Madelen Mills’ Miles and Miles and Keegan-Michael Key’s Magic Man G are delightful show stoppers. There are also some lovely animated segments that propel the narrative thru some of the exposition. Overall, it’s a grand staging with lots of innocent energy and attractive storybook styled art direction. Suitably sweet for family holiday spirits.… Expand

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meydianarizki21Nov 21, 2020

LOVED THIS MOVIE!
I just adored this movie from start to finish. I'm a huge fan of stage musicals and this definitely gave me a stage-musical feel all the way. The story's very heart-warming and I the message in it is even better - nothing'sLOVED THIS MOVIE!
I just adored this movie from start to finish. I'm a huge fan of stage musicals and this definitely gave me a stage-musical feel all the way. The story's very heart-warming and I the message in it is even better - nothing's impossible when you believe it can be done. We lose so much of this feeling when we grow up that we most often lose our way and this clearly demonstrated this belief. Back to the film though - the sets were absolutely breath-taking, the music was fantastic and uplifting, the singing was truly awesome and the dancing was exceptional - the cast was fabulous too - it was a breath of fresh air to see such a fabulously diverse cast.

Overall, this is one movie that will remain a favourite of mine for years and years to come… Expand

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luckytefiNov 19, 2020

From the cast, to the fantasy plot and songs! This movie is perfect! Made me smile and cry! ❤️ The pinch of fantasy we needed!

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NadeenMBNov 22, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A new family Christmas classic that is entertaining and empowering and inclusive. The score is modern and infused with cultural richness. Mathematics and innovation is made cool. The square root of impossible is ME! What an amazing charge for any young girl.… Expand

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KingRickyMartinNov 13, 2020

A great movie! We will watch it for years and years. A new story which is awesome.

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splintedNov 13, 2020

Ignore the racially motivated reviews, they offer nothing. Very good christmas movie, the one we need for 2020 during these difficult times.

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Om336Nov 21, 2020

A positive family movie with great music and choreography. I appreciated the colorful wardrobe, as well as the stunning hairstyles of the characters.

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MattyD1987Nov 14, 2020

Fantastic film. So depressing to see such racist reviews on here. No this film isn’t an attack on white People. Get help. This is a wonderful film for everyone and one that we desperately need now.

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JP2050Nov 14, 2020

OMG!!! #JingleJangle is amazing, I love every second of it. Finally a christmas story with black protagonists. Great songs, amazing characters and a magical story,just beautiful. Congratutaltions to the cast and crew for this greatOMG!!! #JingleJangle is amazing, I love every second of it. Finally a christmas story with black protagonists. Great songs, amazing characters and a magical story,just beautiful. Congratutaltions to the cast and crew for this great achievement. It was made to be a classic.… Expand

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vltrussNov 14, 2020

Absolutely amazing!!! Grab your popcorn, hot chocolate, and a blanket to enjoy an awesome start to the holiday season.

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Paul_HjulDec 25, 2020

A long overdue film that manages to capture the wonder of the Christmas narrative tradition in a manner truly aligned to the values which the holiday is meant to represent.

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JazGalaxyDec 24, 2020

“Brevity Is The Soul Of Wit”

“ It is better to keep quiet and have people think you are a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.” Jingle Jangle is a movie with problems. Most of the problems stem from its over-exuberant conception. It’s a“Brevity Is The Soul Of Wit”

“ It is better to keep quiet and have people think you are a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.”

Jingle Jangle is a movie with problems. Most of the problems stem from its over-exuberant conception. It’s a film that tries to do EVERYTHING. Much of it, it does well. Masterfully, even. But much of it needed to be cut. It’s overly long and overly indulgent. It feels like a novel put to film without any of the editing that would usually go into such a translation. That being said, it’s a fun world that explores itself thoroughly. And when it’s funny, it’s FUNNY.

It’s biggest sin is that it’s clearly written by adults to evangelize their adult worldview rather than to be entertaining to children. Kids don’t want to watch heavy handed but veiled exhortations about the practical value of trigonometry. That kind of thing is just included so adults can feel good about themselves while weighing the movie down considerably.

But, in the end, the film IS worth watching.
Maybe over several days for the kind of people who watch movies 25 minutes at a time.… Expand