Synopsis
An imaginary world comes to life in a holiday tale of an eccentric toymaker, his adventurous granddaughter, and a magical invention that has the power to change their lives forever.
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Cast
- Forest WhitakerJeronicus Jangle
- Keegan-Michael KeyGustafson
- Hugh BonnevilleMr. Delacroix
- Anika Noni RoseJessica
- Madalen MillsJourney
- Phylicia RashādGrandmother Journey
- Ricky MartinDon Juan Diego (voice)
- Justin CornwellYoung Jeronicus
- Sharon RoseJoanne Jangle
- Lisa Davina PhillipMs. Johnston
- 90
Los Angeles Times
Writer-director David E. Talbert’s marvelous, groundbreaking musical-fantasy Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey stands to join the ranks of holiday movie classics. Smartly conceived, lovingly mounted and beautifully performed, this Victorian era-set extravaganza nearly sings out to be enjoyed as a communal, big-screen experience. - 83
Entertainment Weekly
In a year short on so many of those things, Jangle feels like finding something sweetly familiar but also new, finally, under the tree. - 83
Original-Cin
More care for pacing and character development, and less focus on moment-by-moment wow-factor, would have made a less strenuous film. Still, the sheer exuberance and skill of the visual design and performances are uplifting. - 80
The New York Times
The movie is packed with thrilling sequences, charming songs (by Philip Lawrence, John Legend and others), flashy dance numbers and a delightful cast. Although parts of the film veer on cliché, its intentions are well-meaning and its messages about nurturing curiosity and fostering community are well worth hearing right about now. - 78
TheWrap
Like a gorgeously decorated tree with a few too many presents stuffed under it, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey is excessive but never unwelcome. - 70
The Hollywood Reporter
The film is a proudly over-the-top, entertaining musical comedy extravaganza. - 63
Slant Magazine
The greatest gift offered by the film is an empowering world that looks less like invention and more like real life. - 60
Empire
It’s silly and a little too slow, but the characters are enormously charming and the design is overwhelmingly sumptuous. It should give viewers, especially children, a welcome hit of Christmas magic.