Netflix just dropped a new animated Christmas movie,That Christmas, adapted from a brilliant children’s book series by the director of one of the most beloved Christmas movies ever made.That Christmasis the directorial debut of veteran animator Simon Otto, who previously worked as Head of Character Animation on theHow to Train Your Dragontrilogy. Released on Netflix on December 4,That Christmasis a wonderful new entry in the Christmas movie canon, anda great holiday viewing choice for families.
When it comes to family-friendly animated entertainment, the first names are Disney and DreamWorks, and Illumination has quickly climbed the ranks withDespicable MeandThe Super Mario Bros. Movie. In recent years, Netflix has been making a name for itself in the realm of original animation. The streamer has released some great animated movies in the past few years, likeNimona,Spellbound, andThe Mitchells vs. the Machines. And now, there’s a new addition to the list ofgreat original animated movies on Netflix.
Netflix Released A New Family Animated Movie Titled That Christmas - What It’s About
That Christmas Tells A Sprawling, Interconnected Christmas Story
That Christmasrevolves around the interconnected lives of a sprawling ensemble of charactersas they deal with love and loneliness and reconnect with family and friends. The moviefeatures a bumbling Santa Claus and a legion of turkeys.The voice cast ofThat Christmasfeatures such iconic stars as Brian Cox, Fiona Shaw, Jodie Whittaker, and Bill Nighy.That Christmasis perfect for family viewing this holiday season. It’s fun for all ages, and just as heartwarming as all the best Christmas movies.
That Christmas Is Based On Richard Curtis' Children’s Christmas Book Trilogy
Richard Curtis Wrote & Directed Love Actually
Richard Curtis and Peter Souter’s screenplay forThat Christmasisbased on Curtis’ trilogy of children’s Christmas books,That Christmas and Other Stories, illustrated by Rebecca Cobb. Curtis is already a big name in Christmas cinema, having written and directedLove Actually, another holiday classic revolving around the entwined lives of a large ensemble of characters (albeit with a much raunchier sense of humor). With its own hyperlink cinema style,That Christmascan be described asLove Actuallyfor kids.
That Christmas Ending Explained: What Happens To Evie & The Other Kids On Christmas
The 2024 animated holiday film That Christmas follows the stories of many different children in a small British seaside town during Christmastime.
And that’s just one of Curtis’ claims to fame. He’s worked on other classic romcoms, likeNotting Hill,About Time,Bridget Jones’s Diary, andFour Weddings and a Funeral. He co-founded the British charity Comic Relief and co-wrote the iconic sitcomsBlackadder,Mr. Bean, andThe Vicar of Dibley. In 2007, Curtis received the BAFTA Fellowship as a lifetime achievement award, and in 2012, he appeared on Sir Peter Blake’s updated album cover forSgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.That Christmasis yet another feather in Curtis’ cap.
That Christmas
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That Christmas, directed by Simon Otto, weaves a series of interconnected stories exploring themes of love, loneliness, and family. The narrative unfolds with Santa Claus making a significant error, amidst a backdrop of numerous turkeys, capturing the essence of holiday spirit and relationships.
