Magic Christmas with Mariah Carey Honey, if I can make 15 albums, raise two kids, write memoirs, and dance in my heels...I think I can do it!
Ha-ha, that's what Roman Coppola did. This, if you don’t know, is the son of Francis Ford, the “Godfather.” Before that, the novel has already been noted for the films “Agent of the Dragonfly” (variation on the theme “Barbarella”) and “Charlie Swan III” (a benefit of Charlie Sheen, which caused not the warmest reception from the public). Finally, "Magic Christmas with Mariah Carey." One thing I want to say after this movie is, 'Camp is alive.' Or maybe not. With Colin Clive's intonation of Frankenstein, it's elive. Ela-a-ive ...
It’s not really a movie, it’s a TV rush. Like those that were popular in the 70s and 80s: for example, Donna Summer's TV rush. It looks like a hello from the past. And Roman Coppola himself is not the first time surprises the viewer with his "escapades" and excursions into the past. His early 'Dragonfly Agent' referred to the trip '60s.
Of course, in "Christmas with Mariah," the faces of Millie Bobby Brown, Ariana Grande and Snoop Dogg flash. But all this becomes unimportant when Bette Midler "climbs" in a cameo. Then the viewer immediately realizes that he is dealing with a camp creation of the highest order. How good is Billy Eichner in the form of an elf? Perfect for such a spectacle. Or a piece with the cartoon "Peanuts" about Charlie Brown, Snoopy and other characters. This piece dilutes Carey's musical numbers and in passing recalls the cartoon of the 60s "Charlie Brown's Christmas".
Plus a wonderful insert with the dance Fairy Draget, performed by ballerina Misty Copeland. She played in The Nutcracker of the 18th year and was his strongest place. As for the main star Mariah Carey, she is very relief and bulging. In every way. Of course, he also performs his hit (for which everyone is gathered here) from the 90s: All I Want for Christmas Is You.
The theme of Christmas for Carey is not accidental, just look into the filmography of the diva to find there about a dozen clips, TV films and hastes on the Christmas theme. Not all of these films are directed by Coppola. In the story, the world is immersed in melancholy and longing. And naturally, Mariah rushes to the rescue in Santa's sleigh. It should restore the Christmas mood to the world and remind you that sometimes you can find beauty, even when you are lost and lost.
Forty minutes of selective camp, popular Christmas music (including Christ), kindness, beauty and positivity. I'll take this to my collection. I don’t have a lot of Christmas movies. 'Santa Claus conquers Martians' was that. But it was a long time ago, no matter what. In general, charming.
7 out of 10