Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Anna Kendrick | ... | Noelle Kringle | |
Shirley MacLaine | ... | Elf Polly | |
Bill Hader | ... | Nick Kringle | |
Kingsley Ben-Adir | ... | Jake Hapman | |
Julie Hagerty | ... | Mrs. Claus | |
Billy Eichner | ... | Gabriel Kringle | |
Maceo Smedley | ... | Alex Hapman | |
Diana Maria Riva | ... | Helen Rojas | |
Anthony Konechny | ... | Elf Ted | |
Michael Gross | ... | Elder Elf Abe | |
Billy Griffith | ... | Elder Elf Billy | |
Aliza Vellani | ... | Tech Elf Jojo | |
Amitai Marmorstein | ... | Tech Elf Robrob | |
Ron Funches | ... | Elf Mortimer | |
Gary Sekhon | ... | Tech Elf Maxwell |
Noelle has always had to support and encourage her brother Nick, who was ordained to take over as Santa. When Nick disappears right before Christmas, Noelle goes on a funny and heartfelt journey to find him and, ultimately, what Christmas is really about.
If it wasn't for having stars like Anna Kendrick and Bill Hader in this, it for sure would have been an Disney Channel movie. It is very cheesy and very predictable. And the CGI, while not the worst thing I have ever witnessed, is clear they didnt have a big budget. And if those Disney Channel type of movies are your jam, then sure I think you'll like this. But there was too many times for me where I was cringing over the dialogue (lots of christmas related puns) or over things happening in the plot. I think the actors did the best they could with what they were given and there were certain little moments here and there that I liked but overall....not the best film. But I suppose if you are looking for something "safe" to watch this Christmas with your family, then its fine.