the film is a buoyant, stuffed-to-the-brim story of wonder, forgiveness, and love; "Jingle Jangle" is a Christmas feast, and the kind of film you can return to year after year
the Christmas film gets an enchanting, extravagant overhaul in this fun musical fantasy, written and directed by David E. Talbert, which puts Black innovation and female smarts at the forefront of its story and delivers heavily on the festive feels
Jingle Jangle's songs are joyful diversions, as they illuminate character more pointedly and emotionally than the script; The greatest gift offered by the film is an empowering world that looks less like invention and more like real life
an enjoyably imaginative holiday fun; Featuring a cast almost entirely composed of people of color, the film is a proudly over-the-top, entertaining musical comedy extravaganza that should prove very popular this holiday season
an ambitious original musical packed to the gills with visual delights, it's the kind of Christmas movie that can charm adults into looking past its flaws while turning delighted children into lifelong fans
a marvelous, groundbreaking musical-fantasy; Smartly conceived, lovingly mounted and beautifully performed; David E. Talbert keeps things moving swiftly, clearly and most entertainingly as he punctuates the action with a host of terrific musical numbers
a fresh, fun Noel musical that's well-suited for the whole family; Writer-director David E. Talbert packs his holiday fantasy with fantastical choreographed dance numbers, lively action sequences and a fair amount of heart