That was certainly the case for me, and it comes as no surprise that both actresses turn out impressively strong performances. I’ll make the assumption that Isabela Merced ( Dora and the Lost City of Gold, Instant Family) and Kiernan Shipka ( Mad Men, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) will be most recognizable among viewers who aren’t in the young adult age demographic. Nevertheless, the entire young ensemble is fairly on point in playing their respective roles, with no real blemishes to make note of (which is a big plus in a film like this!). There aren’t any household names here, but most viewers will probably recognize a few of these faces. Contending to be a Generation Z holiday classicĪnd part of what makes the film such a watchable experience stems from the talented young cast Netflix was able to rope in. And this lack of nuance and realism in favour of an overly idealistic world view (or a Hollywood-esque one) may not be peak cinema, but it does serve up the ingredients for a very good Christmas film. While there’s conflict between the multitude of characters we’re introduced to, there’s also resolution of said conflicts by the end of the film. Let It Snow isn’t the most original piece of work, but it certainly stays true to what the holidays should be about. It therefore makes perfect sense that Christmas movies capture the holiday spirit so perfectly, and it’s a major part of why these films never grow old. In a rather fitting way, the usual tropes and conformities we’ve grown accustomed to in these films are completely in line with what the holidays are meant to be. And this is by no means a form of criticism on the genre’s lack of creativity, as it’s simply an apt description of what defines the genre itself. Most of them have a tendency of pandering to lost or conflicting relationships, which is usually punctuated with some form of pleasant reunification with those we care (or should care) about. While watching Let It Snow, one does wonder why Christmas movies all seem to feel so similar. There’s a little dose of weirdness, for sure. To cap things off, there’s also a cameo appearance of sorts from the great Joan Cusack playing a character billed as ‘tin foil woman’. The cast features an impressive pool of familiar young faces, including Isabela Merced, Jacob Batalon, Kiernan Shipka, Shameik Moore, Odeya Rush, Mitchell Hope, Anna Akana and Liv Hewson. As relationships (both old and new) develop, we end up with a heartwarming depiction of love and friendship catered for the Generation Z demographic. Let It Snow takes place in an unspecified small town and revolves around a group of high school students in the midst of a snowstorm on Christmas Eve. Let It Snow is one such offering from the streaming giant this past Christmas, and although it’s certainly not for everyone, the film makes a compelling argument to be crowned a bona fide classic for younger audiences. To close off 2019, Netflix continued its tradition of producing holiday-themed motion pictures, which has not always yielded consistently watchable products. Many unforeseen events occur, but Jean-Gabriel will do everything to overcome them.With every holiday season, audiences are graced with a new crop of Christmas movies vying to become a traditional holiday classic. Jean-Gabriel intends to spend Christmas in the mountains quietly with his family.
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