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Everything is obvious from the get go and there are too many less than realistic contrivances in a film that plays it too safe, yet another film as well to finish on a prematurely obvious and too tidy note. The story lacks charm, heart and any conflict, is paper thin and never gets into gear. Too half-baked and veers on sugary as well as bland. Furthermore, the script is not too brilliant either. None of the characters are well developed and their negative character traits are overdone, only Emily is halfway rootable. The relationship is severely under-cooked and doesn't develop. His chemistry with Bundy is barely existent and any signs of it has no spark and doesn't look comfortable. Much has been said about his accent and understandably, it is distractingly awful and gives him too much of a creepy vibe. Sadly that can't be said for the rest of the cast, the supporting cast all overact in very colourless roles and Brendan Zub is too stiff and intense as the male lead. She has a very lively presence and is very charming. Laura Bell Bundy is the best thing about the film though.
Some of the soundtrack is pleasantly nostalgic. It looks good, the scenery is attractive enough and well complemented by the photography. As said, 'The Christmas Calendar' has a few good things. Of all the recently viewed Christmas films, this is one of the worst. All big and the worst of the flaws are quite terribly executed. While there are worse Christmas films and worse films out there, there are so many flaws here in 'The Christmas Calendar'.
'The Christmas Calendar' is one of those films that does nothing with any of the promise it had and is a very weak and under-baked film overall, despite having a few good things in the mix. Have been known to have some contrarian opinions myself so was preparing myself for being pleasantly surprised. Part of me was rather wary though, having seen and heard lots of people disliking the film and for many of my past Christmas film viewings the general consensus has more often than not spot on or close to. While it was not an innovative one, the concept also sounded promising. 'The Christmas Calendar' has a very appetising title.
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