A Christmas Gift from Bob
A Christmas Gift from Bob

Movie spotlight

A Christmas Gift from Bob

2020
Movie
93 min
English

James Bowen finds himself the target of an animal welfare investigation that threatens to take away his beloved cat, Bob, at Christmas.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes42%
Metacritic36/100
Google Users88%
Director: Charles Martin SmithGenres: Family, Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

Based on the true story and bestselling books, 'A Gift from Bob' follows James, a street musician, and his beloved ginger cat Bob. As Christmas approaches, James faces eviction and struggles to make ends meet, with Bob's health also a concern. Together, they must find a way to overcome their challenges and bring festive cheer to the streets of London.

Critical Reception

The film received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, who found it to be a heartwarming but somewhat formulaic continuation of the 'A Street Cat Named Bob' narrative. While audiences often appreciated the sentimental story and the presence of Bob, reviewers frequently cited a lack of originality and a predictable plot.

What Reviewers Say

  • A sweet, if predictable, holiday tale that relies heavily on the charm of its feline star.

  • Lacks the emotional depth and originality of its predecessor, but offers a gentle viewing experience.

  • Fails to bring much new to the screen, offering a familiar story with limited surprise.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed the film, appreciating the heartwarming story and the bond between James and Bob. Many found it to be a pleasant and emotional watch, particularly for fans of the previous movie and animal lovers, although some noted it was a bit slow-paced.

Fun Fact

The film is a sequel to the 2016 film 'A Street Cat Named Bob,' and features Bob the cat himself, reprising his role from the true story.

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TMDB Reviews

3 reviews
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

If you liked the first one (and I did) then you'll probably like this sequel. It pretty much picks up where the last one left off, as "Bob" and James Bowen (Luke Treadaway) continue to busk their way through life with plenty of trials and t...

DanDare

DanDare

The sequel to A Street Cat Named Bob has James Bowen (Luke Treadaway) looking for a follow up to his original story. When James meets a rough sleeper. James recalls a Christmas experience with Bob. An animal welfare officer wants Bob ...

r96sk

r96sk

Found this one overly preachy and formulaic. It's good to see Luke Treadaway return as James, as well as Bob the Cat; before his sad passing. However, everything else felt too forced in <em>'A Christmas Gift from Bob'</em>. The plot is b...