The Mistle-Tones | Blogmas Day 21

 

It's Blogmas day 21!

I found this film on Disney+ and picked it for two reasons. One, I love Tia Mowry (who plays the main character), and two, it was a musical, which I also love.

When Holly (Tia Mowry) doesn't get into her neighbourhood Christmas singing group, she and her co-workers form their own group, The Mistle-Tones.

This was the Christmas musical that I had been waiting for this year. I've seen others, but none where the story and music are both important, and both good!

The story is unique and interesting - particularly because of the character of Holly, who is sweet and endearing from her first second on screen.

Speaking of the characters, I completely loved all of Holly's co-workers. They didn't get a lot to do, but they rounded out the story really well and were so fun to watch.

Now the songs. This film takes Christmas songs that we already know and remixes them slightly. They're not unrecognizable, but they're different from what we hear every Christmas season. They are modern, fun and cheesy in the best way.

However, that's not to say that I completely loved the film. For a start, there was a lot of filler. The actual story could have been told in about half an hour, particularly as it starts to become more generic. But saying that, the music does make it stand out.

The lead-up to the end performance (the one that the entire film is based on) is better than the performance itself, which was a massive letdown.

And lastly, Holly's love interest. He was the worst character, and Holly definitely deserved better. I love a Christmas romance, but this film could have definitely been done without one. 

Overall, this is a cute Christmas movie. Come for the music, stay for Holly and the rest of the Mistle-Tones!

Originality - 6/10

Christmas Spirit - 6/10

Christmas Music - 9/10

It's 4 days until Christmas!

Come back tomorrow for Blogmas day 22!