Spirited
Apple TV+ | Release Date: November 11, 2022
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DrgnMastr386Nov 21, 2022
I appreciate the attempt to make another modern-day adaptation of the beloved Christmas Carol story and it's real nice how it all ties together with the original take, but the execution of turning this movie into a musical falls flat on itsI appreciate the attempt to make another modern-day adaptation of the beloved Christmas Carol story and it's real nice how it all ties together with the original take, but the execution of turning this movie into a musical falls flat on its face. Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell are great actors in their own right, but they can't sing and it's a complete miscast right from the start. Hardly any of the songs are memorable and the cringe acting doesn't mix will with the theme. Was honestly expecting something a lot better.… Expand
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MattyIce34Nov 11, 2022
Meh, it’s fine. Reynolds and Ferrell are fun, but the film looks pretty bad (for $75 million, you’d think they’d be able to afford some decent green screens) and is objectively too long (127 minutes??). Maybe worth checking out on Apple onceMeh, it’s fine. Reynolds and Ferrell are fun, but the film looks pretty bad (for $75 million, you’d think they’d be able to afford some decent green screens) and is objectively too long (127 minutes??). Maybe worth checking out on Apple once we actually get into Christmas-time.… Expand
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snorkissDec 8, 2022
I've come to realise that Apple and Disney hate me, they seemingly go out of their way to create these ugly abominations that are almost anti-entertainment. No... they ARE anti-entertainment, they're devoid of any kind of originality, anyI've come to realise that Apple and Disney hate me, they seemingly go out of their way to create these ugly abominations that are almost anti-entertainment. No... they ARE anti-entertainment, they're devoid of any kind of originality, any kind of humanity - they're just a big pile of hollow and joyless excrement - 1 star, and I'm being generous because it's Christmas.… Expand
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dab_metacriticNov 25, 2022
Perfect movie -- just great to see Farrell and Reynolds singing and dancing, and that's coming from someone who rarely likes musicals. A really fun version of A Christmas Carol! I saw it on the big screen and was entertained every singlePerfect movie -- just great to see Farrell and Reynolds singing and dancing, and that's coming from someone who rarely likes musicals. A really fun version of A Christmas Carol! I saw it on the big screen and was entertained every single moment, just wish more folks had that opportunity.… Expand
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AvisthejudgeDec 3, 2022
This “movie” was trash, not funny at all such a waste of such good talent. Not a single catchy song it was just obnoxious and a dumpster fire.
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natefinchDec 3, 2022
The music is good the dancing is fun, the laughs are plenty... The only real knock on it is that it's a touch long... But overall I really enjoyed it and I'll probably watch it every Christmas from now on. That's saying a lot, because I donyThe music is good the dancing is fun, the laughs are plenty... The only real knock on it is that it's a touch long... But overall I really enjoyed it and I'll probably watch it every Christmas from now on. That's saying a lot, because I dony like most cheesy Christmas movies.… Expand
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O3liveonNov 20, 2022
Oh no! Darnit... I truly do love this team, was hoping for something good from these guys.
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MetacriticOnurNov 18, 2022
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adjective, worse, worst;(Slang) bad·der, bad·dest for 36.
not good in any manner or degree.
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TVJerryNov 19, 2022
The Dickens classic gets yet another re-working with Will Ferrell playing Christmas Present and Ryan Reynolds as the Scrooge type. The plot has been upended, while a snappy approach to comedy modernizes the approach, including a Judith DenchThe Dickens classic gets yet another re-working with Will Ferrell playing Christmas Present and Ryan Reynolds as the Scrooge type. The plot has been upended, while a snappy approach to comedy modernizes the approach, including a Judith Dench cameo. Ferrell is a bit toned down (as is Octavia Spencer) and Reynolds shines with his usual comic charms. The plentiful songs are pleasant and tuneful, while the staging shines on spectacle and energetic dancing. Given the star power, this new holiday treat will entertain with lively musical numbers and hip references, while managing to hold onto some Holiday heart.… Expand
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EPRockDec 10, 2022
My favorite Christmas movie this year. The musical aspect made this amazing.
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Jim222001Feb 6, 2023
Spirited brings some freshness to A Christmas Carol. A clever comedy about the spirits for once. Some songs either aren’t that great or drag on too long. The song “Good day to you” should have been nominated though and gets some good laughs.
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linkdk59Nov 26, 2022
I am not usually a fan of the Christmas Carol, because I find this tale a bit too old fashioned. But this felt fresh! I really enjoyed this. This was a good time. This is definitely a Christmas movie, and it's a good one. I am reallyI am not usually a fan of the Christmas Carol, because I find this tale a bit too old fashioned. But this felt fresh! I really enjoyed this. This was a good time. This is definitely a Christmas movie, and it's a good one. I am really recommending this, but I don't know if a lot of people have apple+. Perhaps that's a shame, because this film deserves an audience.

I had doubts about the musical angle at first, and in the beginning it started to feel like padding, but I really got into the ambiance and the style after the first 15 minutes. And there are that many songs, they never feel out of place. While there are a couple of scenes that looked a bit green screen-ish, this film has a good production, good songs, and great dance scenes, and the story is a really good twist on the Christmas carol.… Expand
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JulietaGuit-9Nov 11, 2022
Senza dubbio, questo è stato uno dei film più strani e noiosi che abbia mai visto.
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YergtmNov 19, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Our family was excited for a new take on the Dickens classic. It was nice to see some of the more modern references, such as how social media has degraded society. However, the movie began using profanities so we needed to reevaluate whether our children should watch. We begrudgingly continued, only to find the ghost of Christmas past had sex with someone. Of course, our children were confused. We then turned it off. This is not a Holiday movie. It is trash and filth. Will Farrell and Ryan Reynolds should be ashamed of themselves for making it. Perhaps the 3 ghosts will visit whoever wrote such a sick movie.… Expand
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gogul1Nov 20, 2022
Just finished watching it and I can’t remember a single song (which is pretty bad for a musical). Some light jokes got a smirk but really isn’t anything to write home about. Overall it’s on streaming for a reason. Only desperate & stupid (notJust finished watching it and I can’t remember a single song (which is pretty bad for a musical). Some light jokes got a smirk but really isn’t anything to write home about. Overall it’s on streaming for a reason. Only desperate & stupid (not to mention Rich) content streaming services would pay for this subpar entertainment. It really is the typical forgettable fluff that used to be straight to vhs/dvd guff back in the day. Save 2 hours of your life, trust me, even thirsty Reynolds fans can give this a big swerve!… Expand
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NeelyryDec 24, 2022
Terrible musical. For the first time in Christmas history my entire family of 6 ppl all said we hated the movie and stopped watching it. Eventually my dad couldn't keep his mouth shut and said it was awful. I didnt want to be the first to sayTerrible musical. For the first time in Christmas history my entire family of 6 ppl all said we hated the movie and stopped watching it. Eventually my dad couldn't keep his mouth shut and said it was awful. I didnt want to be the first to say that but since he did I agreed. Then mom agreed. Then my sister and bro in law agreed. So we turned it off with 40 minutes to go.… Expand
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pungaboyNov 19, 2022
Honestly expected this to be terrible, but there were some genuine laughs and genuine feeling in this film. Happy we watched it, and I’m sure it will become part of our regular Christmas movie rotation.
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BarnyDec 5, 2022
it's politically correct garbage, nothing else. Just hated the whole thing, kids left during the first 20 minutes and I watched the rest to see how low it would go, I didn't think it would drop that low, but it's bad. It the opposite toit's politically correct garbage, nothing else. Just hated the whole thing, kids left during the first 20 minutes and I watched the rest to see how low it would go, I didn't think it would drop that low, but it's bad. It the opposite to Scrooged. I don't want to see Will Ferrell showering, even if it's the top third part of his body and for not more than 15-20 seconds.… Expand
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drlowdonDec 4, 2022
For the last two hundred years, Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future have haunted people every Christmas in order to make them into better people. Now eligible for retirement Present sets his sights on one last,For the last two hundred years, Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future have haunted people every Christmas in order to make them into better people. Now eligible for retirement Present sets his sights on one last, seemingly unredeemable, target.

Spirited is an entertaining mix of musical numbers and comedy, and unless you have a particular aversion to Ryan Reynolds and/or Will Ferrell, you’ll find this makes for a fun little Christmas movie. So, have a good afternoon everyone!… Expand
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DukeJonDec 16, 2022
Very surprised to see all the negative reviews as I really enjoyed this musical comedy. Ryan Reynolds is on top form and Will Ferrell also brings it in for his role. The musical numbers are strong, the story is unpredictable and engaging andVery surprised to see all the negative reviews as I really enjoyed this musical comedy. Ryan Reynolds is on top form and Will Ferrell also brings it in for his role. The musical numbers are strong, the story is unpredictable and engaging and the movie hits all the right notes in its balance of schmaltz and feelgood moments. This is a great christmas movie.… Expand
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EludiumQ36Dec 30, 2022
"Spirited" (11/18/22, 120 mins, Apple+) stars Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds in a definitely different take on the Cmas classic. This could've been something you'd want to see annually but it's warped by Hollywood's liberal/progressive values"Spirited" (11/18/22, 120 mins, Apple+) stars Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds in a definitely different take on the Cmas classic. This could've been something you'd want to see annually but it's warped by Hollywood's liberal/progressive values yet again, but if you're under the age of 25 you probably don't even know or care. Anyway, the storytelling is further marred by it being a musical, and even that's forced. It's mostly karaoke-quality singing especially when done by Will and Ryan and even the characters often exclaim "oh no, not another one." Will Ferrell, sporting a facelift, seems to be the only one decently cast for this. Ryan is way over-qualified and Octavia Spencer - just how did they talk her into her role?! Again, this could've been Great with better casting and much less singing.… Expand
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moviemitch96Dec 3, 2022
A modern spin on Charles Dickens' classic 'A Christmas Carol ', this musical film sees the Ghost of Christmas Present (Will Ferrell) attempting to help redeem a vain, arrogant, and selfish businessman (Ryan Reynolds) and to see the errors ofA modern spin on Charles Dickens' classic 'A Christmas Carol ', this musical film sees the Ghost of Christmas Present (Will Ferrell) attempting to help redeem a vain, arrogant, and selfish businessman (Ryan Reynolds) and to see the errors of his ways. Little do they both know they have plenty to teach each other along the way. I wasn't too sure what to expect with this one, but I decided to give it a shot, and while it's got its fair share of heartwarming and cute moments, it can't help but feel a little too generic and derivative at times. Ferrell and Reynolds make for a funny duo, however, and even their singing is surprisingly good. Supporting performances from others such as Octavia Spencer, Tracy Morgan, etc. are also enjoyable enough, and the songs, while also not feeling the most inspired, are still fun enough to watch thanks to the singing chops of all involved. While the film does feel a little longer than it should as well and becomes a little more convoluted by the end, it's still a charming enough Christmas ride while it lasts. Overall, fun albeit generic musical sequences, charming and enjoyable performances from all involved, and a slightly overstuffed and scattershot story all add up to make for a somewhat clumsy yet still merry and fun enough time.… Expand
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OlivierPielDec 28, 2022
I managed to last 20 minutes in front of this typical hypocritical algo-generated marketing-driven outpouring of contrived moralism packaged in feel-good cognitive dissonance. As repulsive as those fake hugs 'Meuricans give each other. Yuck.I managed to last 20 minutes in front of this typical hypocritical algo-generated marketing-driven outpouring of contrived moralism packaged in feel-good cognitive dissonance. As repulsive as those fake hugs 'Meuricans give each other. Yuck. And those two "actors"that have been playing the same role for 20 years. Please go away. You've made enough dough for yourselves. Buy some football team or something...oh about that...… Expand
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gzappia4Dec 26, 2022
Ferrell and Reynolds are great fun. They are tongue and cheek throughout the movie and enjoy their performances. Music is great and you feel good when it is over. A very nice on the Christmas Carol story.
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KuggzNov 19, 2022
It’s a retelling but they mix it up enough to make it fun and spruce up the comedy with some really good musical numbers that give off an Aladdin/The Mask vibe. Is it a classic you will rewatch annually? Probably not. Is it a movie this yearIt’s a retelling but they mix it up enough to make it fun and spruce up the comedy with some really good musical numbers that give off an Aladdin/The Mask vibe. Is it a classic you will rewatch annually? Probably not. Is it a movie this year you can have a blast watching while putting up your tree? Absolutely. Rounded my score up from what would be a 7.5 to give it a little bump… Expand
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Onlyclassicvg1Apr 20, 2023
Summary: Each Christmas Eve, the Ghost of Christmas Present (Will Ferrell) selects one dark soul to be reformed by a visit from three spirits. But this season, he picked the wrong Scrooge. Clint Briggs (Ryan Reynolds) turns the tables on hisSummary: Each Christmas Eve, the Ghost of Christmas Present (Will Ferrell) selects one dark soul to be reformed by a visit from three spirits. But this season, he picked the wrong Scrooge. Clint Briggs (Ryan Reynolds) turns the tables on his ghostly host until Present finds himself reexamining his own past, present and future.… Expand
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Billy368Nov 27, 2022
Funny, original, good choreography, heartfelt. It held my attention the whole time. Good afternoon.
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tony_in_DNCDec 21, 2022
Do Will and Ryan have the most amazing voices ever? No, they don't. Is it still great fun to see two huge and much adored actors belt out these hilarious (and really catchy) original Christmas tunes while outstanding choreographed dancers andDo Will and Ryan have the most amazing voices ever? No, they don't. Is it still great fun to see two huge and much adored actors belt out these hilarious (and really catchy) original Christmas tunes while outstanding choreographed dancers and singers support them? Absolutely!

Spirited is a Broadway comedy musical masquerading as a movie, but if you generally love Broadway musicals then you'll probably love this one too! It's very funny, which should be obvious with Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds in the lead roles. And the film's messages are on point for the Christmas season: Do good things, even if they are just little things, and the world will be a better place. And... there is hope for most everyone, even those who are the worst of us, if we only just try to be better.

Now both of those messages might seem a little sappy, but this is the hope of the holiday season. And if you are too jaded to appreciate this message or the way that its delivered then your heart is probably as tiny and hard as the Grinch's heart. This holiday season, lighten up, lower your emotional defenses and have a feel good moment with this film. It really is wonderful!… Expand
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DunkaccinoDec 22, 2022
An unapologetically cheerful movie that embraces the Christmas spirit with exceptionally choreographed musical numbers. It is a movie that has a clear destination: We anticipate the big, awesome climax dance number that features the entireAn unapologetically cheerful movie that embraces the Christmas spirit with exceptionally choreographed musical numbers. It is a movie that has a clear destination: We anticipate the big, awesome climax dance number that features the entire ensemble. It’s just a lot of musical tropes mixed up, really, but writers Sean Anders and John Morris are very much aware of that, and their screenplay does not take itself seriously at all.… Expand
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royalguy07Dec 7, 2022
The set design and the over use of green screens was very distracting, Will Ferrell was miscast. Some of the music was ok but not nearly enough.
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liamexeDec 6, 2022
Along with the performances and laughs, the music in this film is about right. It's not quite a good movie, but it's getting there. There is undoubtedly something lacking, and I believe the story's excess of loose ends is the cause. I'm notAlong with the performances and laughs, the music in this film is about right. It's not quite a good movie, but it's getting there. There is undoubtedly something lacking, and I believe the story's excess of loose ends is the cause. I'm not sure, but it could be the dancing or the length of the movie. Will Ferrell also has some standout moments, and there are some fantastic scenes. In order to prevent excessive singing, the director should have made better use of the cast, such as with Octavia Spencer or Ryan Reynolds. The film's overarching theme probably does a good job of rescuing the plot's remaining unpleasant scenes.… Expand
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KahschoNov 19, 2022
The story was decent, but someone made the ill-advised choice to turn this movie into a musical. The songs are not very good. Worse, many of the vocals are auto-tuned (e.g., Will Farrell's), so the songs have an artificial "clipped to theThe story was decent, but someone made the ill-advised choice to turn this movie into a musical. The songs are not very good. Worse, many of the vocals are auto-tuned (e.g., Will Farrell's), so the songs have an artificial "clipped to the note" sound. Please filmmakers, the next time someone suggests auto-turning the casts' vocals, tell them "Good afternoon!"… Expand
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Davidmorsa2Dec 17, 2022
Wanted to watch till The end… and enjoyed it a lot. Way better than i expected… it’s a eight for me
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superfrog281Apr 18, 2023
This is just perfect. Nearly half a year since this movie was released and I could tell it could be an annual holiday viewing for the whole family. I think I liked that it had a musical theme in there because that makes it stand out out ofThis is just perfect. Nearly half a year since this movie was released and I could tell it could be an annual holiday viewing for the whole family. I think I liked that it had a musical theme in there because that makes it stand out out of all the Scrooge film adaptations and it helped add a lot of heart into the movie. And what makes it even more shocked is that it was directed by Sean Anders! Seriously! Sean's best movie to date, way better than Daddy's Home.… Expand
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HarmkennNov 26, 2022
This movie was unexpected and I loved it. I hate musicals but this was everything I wanted in a Christmas movie. Will and Ryan were fantastic.
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