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John B Very cool story about how the spirit of Christmas allowed soldiers in war to find their common humanity. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/06/24 Full Review Tim O Was listening to random music server 'Xmas' tunes today, and the main theme from this came on, without lyrics, but instantly recognizable. Knew I had to queue the movie up *tonight*. I don't know if it works with the same impact, without the massive human cost and baggage, that World War I itself brings to the table. But for me, it's profoundly moving, especially this time of year... -- though my wife - and I - could do with less of the subplot with the Opera singers [grin] Films like this reinforce that _this year_, after our annual watch of 'It's a Wonderful Life', we'll be following it up with it's spiritual sequel, 'The Best Years of Our Lives'... Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/18/23 Full Review kyle v Lacks gravitas but still an emotionally effective real life Christmas miracle story. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Ken R Illustrations of the brutality and vast inhumanity of warfare are rarely (if ever) as clearly depicted as here in this most thoughtful movie. It perfectly juxtaposes the horror of trench warfare in close proximity to your enemy, with the desperate longing for peace and family. Those pushed into combat by the selfish stupidity of the ruling classes & their petty squabbles will grasp at any offers for time out. This is movingly demonstrated on the Christmas Eve of 1914 and a most welcome opportunity to share the joy of the true Christmas message – brought about through the beauty of Christmas Carols being sung by a professional Opera singer in a German trench. What follows is the human exchange between German, French and Scottish troops as they each realize they long for the same outcome, an end to the hatred and death. Quality is obvious within all production levels, direction, casting, design, cinematography, and music; this is international filmmaking at its best. The fact it's partly based on actual historical events makes this a most worthy, enriching experience. And any who might generally shy away from sentiment, don't - as most of these men were shockingly sent to their deaths by callous generals who wanted them punished for attempting to find peace in the face of war. A powerful testament to cinematic achievement and humanity. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/24/22 Full Review dave s During World War 1 on Christmas Eve, German, French and Scottish soldiers call an impromptu and unauthorized truce. Rising from their trenches and meeting in no-man's land, they engage in a Christmas celebration, sharing pictures of their loved ones, singing songs, and exchanging food and drink. Based on actual events, Joyeux Noel often borders on shameless sentimentality, which is probably excusable since it is a Christmas movie, and introduces what is probably too many characters to keep track of, but it remains a touching reminder that, beneath the uniform of a soldier, we are all essentially human and that we all crave the embrace of a loved one when facing death. While it's far from perfect, its heart is certainly in the right place…and there's nothing wrong with that. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Liam D A Powerfully told Story and worthy nominee for best foreign language film Oscar with great performances by Diane Kruger (Troy, The Infiltrator) and Daniel Brühl (The Bourne Ultimatum, Burnt) Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/11/22 Full Review Read all reviews

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