1000 Miles from Christmas
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1000 Miles from Christmas
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What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that 1000 Miles from Christmas is a Spanish comedy with positive messages about family and community that plays physical injuries for humor and has a lot of swearing. The main character hates Christmas due to some traumatic incidents from his childhood, and his attitude comes across as selfish in a culture that prioritizes community. However, he proves himself to be a caring and honest person and discovers the magic of helping others and believing in Christmas miracles. He also suffers a lot of personal injury that is used for comedy, including falls, hits, choking incidents, fires, and crashes. He's even pushed out of a car and left for dead in the snow. Another main character ignores how his own greed and selfishness might negatively impact his whole town. Language in the English subtitles includes the "f--k," "s--t," "a--hole," "damnit," "goddamn," "son of a bitch," "bastard," "sucker," "crap," "jerk," "idiot," "weirdo," "bootlicker," "for Christ's sake," and "my God." Characters flirt and kiss and there's mention of a man and a woman having slept together. Adults drink regularly at a bar, meals, and holiday celebrations. A woman gets drunk.
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What's the Story?
Madrid-based auditor Raúl (Tamar Novas) hates the holidays and is planning a Caribbean getaway so he can get 1000 MILES FROM CHRISTMAS (A MIL KILOMETROS DE LA NAVIDAD). Instead, his boss sends him to a picturesque village in the mountains to audit a company dedicated to making traditional Spanish Christmas treats. From the candy factory to the live Nativity organized by local schoolteacher Paula (Andrea Ros), it's Raúl's worst nightmare to find an entire village dedicated to Christmas. But their spirit slowly wins him over, especially as he and Paula begin to feel a mutual attraction. Things get complicated when Raúl discovers some unethical accounting at the factory run by a local man, Mateo (Peter Vives), who is also interested in Paula.
Is It Any Good?
Actor Tamar Novas carries this lighthearted Spanish comedy with beautiful locations and a positive message about the importance of community. Novas hilariously fulfills the physicality of the role of Raúl in 1000 Miles from Christmas, tumbling down snowy hills, choking on candy, falling into a vat of syrup, and more. He also imbues his character with a high-pitched scream and an uptight demeanor, both of which are very funny. Novas is placed in a picturesque mountain village and surrounded by excellent character actors (including veteran Verónica Forqué, who passed away just before the film's release). One of Netflix's better Christmas movies, this film is sweet, entertaining, and uplifting.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the messages of Christmas that Raúl rejects in 1000 Miles from Christmas. Why does he despise the holidays? Did you believe in his transformation? Why or why not?
How does the film try to make you laugh when Raúl gets injured? What other films have you seen that use physical injury for comedy?
What local traditions, holiday and otherwise, did you pick up on in this Spanish village? Where could you learn more about these traditions?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming: December 24, 2021
- Cast: Tamar Novas, Andrea Ros, Peter Vives
- Director: Alvaro Fernandez Armero
- Studio: Netflix
- Genre: Comedy
- Topics: Magic and Fantasy, Friendship, Holidays
- Run time: 104 minutes
- MPAA rating: NR
- Last updated: February 28, 2022
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