Gef’s Festive Film Advent Calendar: 15 Dec

15 Dec

Miracle on 34th Street

*Available to watch on Disney+

Here he is. The man and late legend that is Richard Attenborough. In this retelling of a timeless classic, Attenborough creates life-changing magic for people of all ages, including a young girl. Through his beautiful soul he converts hundreds of people into believing something they haven’t believed in since a time long passed. The film is as heart warming as indigestion after too much mulled wine.

There’s faith, discovery, romance, gift shops, people flying through the air, malfunctioning electrics, ineffective fences, a TERRIFYING kitchen scene, stalking, high-speed car chases, sparkling water, a shit load of dinosaurs, and a half eaten goat. Wait. I might be confusing Miracle on 34th Street with Jumanji.