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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!

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.

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.

Great music, great cast, great sets, and great visuals (including the CG characters). Just a bit too long for the story.

I am a sucker for a good Christmas film, and a good underdog story. This one hit all the right notes. Yes, there are tooth-achingly cheesy moments-what would a good Christmas film be without those? But more importantly, when this movie hits your heartstrings, it really hits HOME. I was sobbing in the best, happy-cry way at multiple points, and when everything ties up with a bow at the end, it feels so truly well-earned. This captures the real meaning of Christmas-it's definitely going on the once-a-year Christmas film rotation.