Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

This had all the ingredients for a great family Christmas film.

Good cast, check Solid story, check Great set and costume design, check Excellent special effects, check Top songs, check

Then whoever did the sound/music mixing and editing went and threw a massive spanner in the works.

When it comes to a musical, one of the most important things to get perfect is the sound, but oh my days... the levels are all over the place and it really makes a negative impact.

It's especially noticeable during songs where there are lots of dancing and additional background noises.

One moment everything sounds great, then the music it too quiet, then the vocals are too loud and then suddenly everything muddies together.

It's a shame, as it's a massive flaw in an otherwise enjoyable film.

What a magical movie!!! The colors!! The costumes!!! The singing!!! The sets!!!! The magic!!! It's a cross between The Wiz and Greatest Showman. I enjoyed every minute and will surely watch Jingle Jangle every Christmas holiday going forward right alongside Polar Express and Elf.

Jingle Jangle is such a pure, heartfelt movie. You will enjoy it.

While I can't agree with the "best ever" crowd I certainly don't subscribe to horrible either. Something for everyone and that's what doesn't put it in the classic category for me. Like-able cast, like-able musical numbers, and like-able special effects just didn't add up to a love-it movie. Cut the flying scenes and love interest moments and it might have felt a little more focused.

Looks amazing, sounds fantastic; and the costumes are nothing short of glorious. But this film needs to head back to the cutting room and loose about 30 minutes.

with John Legend as producer, it's no surprise that the voices are impressive. The musical numbers and choreography top notch.

The combination of digital animation and live action is seamless.

But this film feels heavy and by the end of it, we were carrying kids to bed.

Give this movie a chance! I felt like I was watching a Broadway show. The singing, choreography, and CGI was great. It's funny, clever, and heartwarming. Jingle Jangle is definitely going on my annual Christmas Movie Watch List!