Mighty Express: A Mighty Christmas
By Emily Ashby,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Holiday tale's frenzied pace can't obscure positive themes.
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What's the Story?
In MIGHTY EXPRESS: A MIGHTY CHRISTMAS, the residents of Tracksville are busy preparing for their favorite holiday, and everyone has a job to do to get ready. A newcomer named Mandy Mail (voiced by Gracen Daly) arrives in town and is eager to pitch in as well, but when she decides that her task isn't as important as she would like, it threatens everyone's holiday happiness. It will take the entire Tracksville team to get Christmas back on track and to help Santa make his deliveries in time for a merry holiday for the town.
Is It Any Good?
This holiday story has a great message about responsibility and cooperation that's framed nicely for its young viewers. Mandy's predicament is a relatable one; while all of her new friends are busy doing "important" work getting ready for Christmas, she's asked to do one that's decidedly less exciting. Feeling put out, she decides to skip it (and not tell anyone, of course), but it proves the proverbial cog in the wheel of holiday success. She makes amends and even learns to (gulp!) ask for help when she needs it, and everyone's Christmas proves merry as a result.
That said, viewers may find the somewhat harried pace of A Mighty Christmas a bit off putting. At times the story gets lost in how scenes transition quickly and the characters' dialogue follows suit. Compared to the slower, more simplistic structures of most favorite preschool productions, this one challenges the concentration a bit more. Even so, kids who like the series will want to watch, and they won't be able to miss the good messages it promotes.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Mandy's change of heart. How does it feel to disappoint someone else like Mandy does by not delivering the mail like she was asked? Is it fair to say that making that mistake taught her something important?
Mandy learns that cooperating is important, but is it always the best way? Are there times when working by yourself is better than teamwork?
What are your favorite traditions? What songs and stories do you enjoy sharing with family around this time of the year?
TV Details
- Premiere date: December 5, 2020
- Cast: Meesha Contreras , Gracen Daly , Jay Hatton
- Network: Netflix
- Genre: Kids' Animation
- Topics: Holidays , Trains
- TV rating: TV-Y
- Last updated: February 7, 2022
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