I'll Be Home for Christmas

My expectations were low when I started to watch this film. The premise seemed OK and from watching Home Improvement I knew the lead actor had some charm about him.

I can happily say that I didn't need to worry because this film is good family entertainment, that also manages to be a good Christmas film.

Sure, it's far fetched and the plot doesn't hold up to much, but it's also full of funny moments and has its heart in the right place.

It's a shame that Jonathon Taylor Thomas didn't go on to make more films after this one because he was likable and had good comic timing.

This is one of those films that you see on the shelf every Christmas. Why not give it a go?

Don't get me wrong, this is a great movie... But it's not one you can watch over and over.. This movie isn't a Jingle all the Way :) But, if you're in the mood for a christmas movie, watch it, you'll like it. There are some funny parts, not too many serious parts, if any.. But there are some funny things in it.

Well intentioned Christmas film, just a little undercooked.

Jonathan Taylor Thomas is the lead of 'I'll Be Home for Christmas' and he's pretty good, especially at playing the cocky school kid. I feel his arc is satisfactory, though it would've been nice if there was a longer spell of him realising/correcting his behaviour.

Still, I feel there's enough in there to justify the (predictable) happy ending. I, also, like the road trip elements. Elsewhere on the cast, a young Jessica Biel appears as Allie. She's solid, as is Adam LaVorgna as Eddie. It's also noteworthy to see Gary Cole involved.

It's nothing impactful or anything, but it's fine festive viewing.

I'll Be Home for Christmas is a sweet and funny holiday movie. The cast works well together to bring you film with easy-going laughs. So if you are looking for an amusing, sweet, and relaxed Christmas movie, you will probably enjoy it. Don't try to examine it like a deep, dramatic film, because Oscar material it isn't. But it is a well-portrayed unpretentious holiday comedy. So just relax and enjoy.

OK. You can't expect a new "Miracle on the 34th street" here. But I like the Christmas season and the movies that are carried on with it. But the most important for me: My 9 yo son laughed a lot.....