Journey to the Christmas Star

2012 [NORWEGIAN]

Adventure / Family / Fantasy

8
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 50% · 1 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 50%
IMDb Rating 5.8/10 10 1907 1.9K

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Director

Nils Gaup Photo
Nils Gaup

Top cast

Jakob Oftebro Photo
Jakob Oftebro as Ole
Bjørn Sundquist Photo
Bjørn Sundquist as Nordavinden
Agnes Kittelsen Photo
Agnes Kittelsen as Heksa
Dulcie Smart Photo
Dulcie Smart as Thief Mother
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707.23 MB
1280*538
Norwegian 2.0
NR
Subtitles ru  us  no  
24 fps
1 hr 16 min
Seeds 1
1.42 GB
1920*806
Norwegian 5.1
NR
Subtitles ru  us  no  
24 fps
1 hr 16 min
Seeds 6

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by brujavu

Beautiful Fairytale - Not So Christmassy

Reviewed by mithilagunatillake 7 / 10

Good for kids

"Journey to the Christmas Star" is a charming Norwegian family fantasy film that combines magical elements with a classic Christmas tale. The story follows Sonja, a brave young girl on a quest to find the fabled Christmas Star and restore joy to a kingdom trapped in sadness. While the film offers a heartwarming premise and stunning visuals of snowy landscapes, it sometimes falls short in pacing and depth of character development.The production design and cinematography stand out, creating a magical winter wonderland that is sure to delight younger audiences. However, the plot can feel predictable and overly simplistic, which may leave older viewers wanting more complexity. Performances are solid, though not extraordinary, with a mix of heartfelt moments and light humor.A magical holiday tale but ultimately fails to capture the wonder and excitement it aims for. Despite its beautiful snowy landscapes and decent production design, the film struggles with a thin, predictable plot and one-dimensional characters.The pacing is uneven, with slow, drawn-out scenes that fail to build tension or excitement. The dialogue feels stilted, and the performances, while earnest, lack the charisma needed to bring the story to life. Even the film's central quest to find the Christmas Star feels underwhelming, with little emotional payoff or creative twists to keep viewers engaged.For a fantasy film, the lack of originality is disappointing. It borrows heavily from classic fairy tales without adding anything fresh or memorable to the genre. While young children might enjoy the visuals and the straightforward story, the film offers little for older audiences.
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