Jessie and the Elf Boy

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Audience Member Ok ok it is z be oooiw Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/27/22 Full Review Audience Member Jessie (Julia Brown) is a teenager who wants to become a famous hairstylist just like her mom Valerie (Gail Watson). She has a secret to the unique haircuts that she creates: her invisible partner is Ghillie Dhu (Huck Whittle), a forest elf who loves cutting human hair. Set in Edinburgh, Scotland, this is a fun family story about an elf seeking a lost childhood friend, a daughter seeking for her mother to care about her and discovering how to transform your art into a career. Directed by Phillip Todd, who wrote the script with his brother Matthew and Lindsey Stirling, this movie was a nice bit of happiness and cheer in the midst of the usual violence and sleaze that plays in this house. I think that kids that watch this will enjoy seeing how Jessie stays positive despite rejection and hardship, devoted to making her life better and somehow connect with a mother who seemingly only cares about her own career. I'm sure you'll figure out who the girl that Ghillie Dhu used to play with that moved to the big city really is, but this is such a fairy tale — literally — that I figure that you won't mind at all. While it has a lower budget, the film makes the most of its setting, cast and special effects. And yes, it may be a family film, but it kept me watching. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review ranny l Jessie and the Elf Boy is a family-friendly film set in Edinburgh, Scotland. With a sweet storyline and its Scottish sense of humor, Jessie and the Elf Boy is one for the family to watch. The story follows Ghillie Dhu (Huck Whittle), an elf that you can only see when wearing a special necklace. When a girl he meets in the forest moves away, he goes in search to find her, only to realize that that young girl has grown up. He then finds Jessie (Julia Brown), who he believes is that young girl from all those years ago. Jessie has just started a new job at her mother's salon, and it turns out that this elf may just be the thing she needs to become the next big hair stylist. Jessie deals with her mother freezing her out as well as trying to get her to notice the amazing things she can do—Julia portrays these characteristics really well. Huck Whittle is a newcomer making his debut in this film—his character, Ghillie, is very comedic about how he searches for his childhood friend. He discovers various things that he didn't have in the woods—one of my favorites being fizzy juice. Jessie's mother, Valerie, (Gail Watson), the owner of the hair salon, plays a very big part in the end, but I won't say too much. My favorite part of the salon storyline is when Jessie discovers Ghillie, and he creates some amazing hairdos. I love the forest at the beginning of the movie where Ghillie's home is set—it is beautiful, and highlights the amazing scenery that Scotland has to offer. The message of the film is that the truth will always come out in the end, and it will have its perks—good and bad. I give Jessie and the Elf Boy 3 out of 5 stars, and I recommend it for ages 8 to 11, plus adults. The film will be released April 1, 2022 to digital platforms. By Katie F., KIDS FIRST! Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Loved watching this brilliant family film. It's got a fab storyline about friendship that endures. Brilliantly filmed with a great cast, I'd highly recommend it especially if your looking for a feel good factor film that's just that little bit different to watch with your children. Definitely one to watch. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Audience Member This is a thoroughly enjoyable film; charming, funny, with a good message and a satisfying but not obvious ending. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Enjoyable family movie - would recommend! Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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