The gang is back for another round of Christmas in The Christmas Chronicles 2. Kate is now a teenager, but when rebellious elf Belsnickel tries to cancel Christmas she is reunited with Santa for a new adventure.
Kurt Russell (Santa), Goldie Hawn (Mrs. Claus), Darby Camp (Kate), Julian Dennison (Belsnickel), Jahzir Bruno (Jack), Darlene Love (Grace), Tyrese Gibson (Bob), Sunny Suljic (Doug), Judah Lewis (Teddy), Malcolm McDowell (Hakan).
The Christmas Chronicles 2 begins with plot setup as Belsnickel develops a plan to cancel Christmas. From there, we are reunited with familiar characters and their new lives. Before long, the film brings everyone back together and the adventure begins. The rest of the film is a mild family adventure of laughs and light drama with the necessary moral lesson tossed in for reality.
Acting was enjoyable with Russell and Hawn both reprising their roles nicely. Camp delivered well once again, as did Gibson and Williams-Paisley. Dennison delivered very nicely and fit his role perfectly. The remainder of the supporting cast was solid and enjoyable.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds are good with nice use of natural scenery. CGI and effects are good with a nice fit and contribution to the film. Dialogue was decent with a few laughs and reasonable drama focus. Sound and soundtrack are fun.
Overall The Christmas Chronicles 2 is a nice continuation of the story. Technical work and acting are good, pace is good, and there are some nice laughs. Preens and young viewers should enjoy this one.
Nothing here to limit audience age, though younger viewers may believe Kurt Russell is Santa Claus after viewing which could require explanation, particularly if they have already seen Escape from New York.
Released: 2020
Reviewed: 1.14.21
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Comedy, Family, Adventure, Fantasy
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