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Seasonal, semi-improvised British comedy starring Martin Freeman and Ashley Jensen. Shabby, under-achieving primary school teacher Mr Maddens (Freeman) works at a school that competes annually with a local private school for the best production of the Christmas nativity play. Tired of always playing second fiddle to his arch rival, Gordon Shakespeare (Jason Watkins), Maddens idly concocts a white lie centred around his ex-girlfriend, Hollywood producer Jennifer (Jensen), in which he boasts that she is coming to see his play with a view to turning it into a film. What he omits to mention is that he and she have not spoken to one another for years. Now, with the expectations and burning ambitions of parents and pupils running high, can he possibly turn his elaborate fiction into reality in time to make everyone's Christmas wishes come true?
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48 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Martin Freeman is his usual loaveable self and the kids are adorable and hilarious in equal measure. Is it cheesy? Yes but what else do you want from a Christmas film?! Pure entertaining, emotive Christmas fun for the whole family.
48 of 51 people found the following review helpful
By Littlemunch
Format:DVD
I went to see this film at the cinema with my partner & daughter just before Xmas last year! We all loved it and wanted to go back again!!! Funny & heart warming at the same time & some good little bits of music too - really gets you in the christmasy mood - definatly one to buy & watch for when your putting up your xmas decorations - highly recommended for young & old!
90 of 97 people found the following review helpful
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I actually saw this a week after Christmas and immediately wanted to watch it again the next day! For that reason I can't wait for this to be released.
There are not many British Christmas films but this is the best I've seen. Even better than Love, Actually.
The characters are so warm you'll forgive any situations that seem implausible. The children are not your usual stage-school kids and that is the key to the film's success. They are totally natural and lovable!
Martin Freeman plays his usual persona and very good he is too. Standouts for me were Pam Ferris and Ashley Jensen. Initially I wasn't sure about the character of teaching assistant Mr Poppy but his child-like enthusiasm won me over. Alan Carr was brilliant too!
I'm going to buy this and save it to watch on Christmas Eve. This would make a great Christmas present for those that like laughing!
There are not many British Christmas films but this is the best I've seen. Even better than Love, Actually.
The characters are so warm you'll forgive any situations that seem implausible. The children are not your usual stage-school kids and that is the key to the film's success. They are totally natural and lovable!
Martin Freeman plays his usual persona and very good he is too. Standouts for me were Pam Ferris and Ashley Jensen. Initially I wasn't sure about the character of teaching assistant Mr Poppy but his child-like enthusiasm won me over. Alan Carr was brilliant too!
I'm going to buy this and save it to watch on Christmas Eve. This would make a great Christmas present for those that like laughing!
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4.0 out of 5 stars
good
this film was ok but can only be watched around christmas time but any year as it wont date too much
Published 7 days ago by Mrs Beverley Hughes
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Really good lighthearted film to lift you spirits. You would never have thought the ending would be as it became.
Published 19 days ago by MARTIN A PATIENCE
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect Xmas film
Purchased for my daughter for our Christmas Eve film. Very good and funny, we both enjoyed it and a bargain price too.
Published 22 days ago by Jacko London
5.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyed the film
A few funny things in this film but its a great film to watch and especially around Christmas time x
Published 23 days ago by shellb
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Film
I bought this film for us to watch on the run up to Christmas. It was great a real good laugh. I would definately recommend. The kids loved it too.
Published 1 month ago by The Squirrels
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious
Hilarious! Martin freeman didn't disappoint and as it was filmed where I live it was even more interesting. But very very funny. I am waiting for the nativity 2 on DVD now please!
Published 1 month ago by Sheila Hardy
3.0 out of 5 stars
Childrens' film
I bought this after reading the reviews on it but after watching it thought it is really a film for children. Pretty boring with predictable outcome.
Published 1 month ago by Mrs Angela J. Gray
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic!
What a wonderfully funny feel-good Christmas film! Saw it at the cinema originally and loved it so much that I bought several DVDs as gifts for friends and family. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Panache
4.0 out of 5 stars
funny
rated this as a 4 because it will not appeal to everyone although my Granddaughter and I laughed out loud at it throughout, my wife found it not very funny at all. Read more
Published 2 months ago by C. Brodie
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very entertaining
Funny, entertaining, easy watching Christmas movie. Suitable for all ages loved by both Granny and younger members of the family.
Published 2 months ago by p
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