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Tiny Christmas
It is Christmas Eve, and a clumsy elf accidentally shrinks down two cousins into miniature sizes! The kids are then scooped up into Santa's sack and dropped off across the street at their neighbour's house. In order to make it home for Christmas (just one house away!), the tiny kids must comically work together and overcome holiday hazards to set themselves right and make Christmas magic happen! But, will the tiny kids get home on time?
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Plot Summary
Two estranged teenage step-siblings, Noel and Daisy, are left behind by their parents during Christmas vacation. They are forced to work together to find their way back to their family, encountering various challenges and misadventures along the way. Their journey is filled with comedic mishaps and heartwarming moments as they rediscover their bond. The film follows their chaotic Christmas adventure as they navigate the holiday season on their own.
Critical Reception
Tiny Christmas received a mixed reception, with critics often pointing to its predictable plot and formulaic holiday movie structure. However, many acknowledged its lighthearted humor and the chemistry between the lead actors, making it a generally enjoyable, albeit unoriginal, family-friendly Christmas film.
What Reviewers Say
The film offers a standard but entertaining holiday adventure for families.
Lead actors Lizzy Greene and Jack Griffo provide a likable dynamic.
The plot is highly predictable, following typical Christmas movie tropes.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this title, but general consensus on similar family holiday films points to appreciation for lighthearted humor and festive themes, while acknowledging a lack of originality.
Fun Fact
The film was produced by the streaming service Hulu and was part of their original holiday programming for 2017.
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