originally posted by wpqx

Joyeux Noel (2005)

I thought there was a thread for this, but I guess not. Saw this film in the theater shortly before it was taken out. It was the type of typically safe film that seems to get Academy attention, at least in the FF department. It was enjoyable, as most of these sentimental films are, but nevertheless you couldn't help but feel how safe it was. The cast was quite good, and I did enjoy the majority of it, but almost too peaceful and serene. There have been many more brutal films about the war, and if this film would have had a harsher introduction the humanitarian aspect could have been more effective.

Grade B -