I have bashed musicals a few times, so i guess i need to come clean and prop up this one. The emphasis in this movie is on singing, LOTs of singing, good sounding voices doing solos and blending with each other.
Of course since it is christmasy it has traditional themes and characters. But the singing is what this movie is about. The characters are very likable (well mostly), and even the villainess group have beautiful voices.
I tried doing some research on this movie to find out if it was either dubbed or not dubbed, and the little I found indicated that the actors were doing the singing, which makes me a happy camper.
I look for this kind of stuff, i am surprised it took me this long to 'discover' it.
Clean enjoyable Christmas singing movie for groups who look for this kind of thing
The Mistle-Tones
2012
Comedy / Family / Music
The Mistle-Tones
2012
Comedy / Family / Music
Plot summary
Holly, blessed with an amazing singing voice, is all set to audition for the newly vacated spot in a legendary local Christmas group which was founded by her late mother years ago. Shocked and upset when the slot goes to the barely talented best friend of the group's leader, Marci, Holly sets out to create her own musical group, The Mistle-Tones. After challenging their rivals to a sing-off on Christmas Eve, Holly finds herself on a journey to the real meaning of Christmas with some new friends and a new love thrown in for good measure.
Uploaded by: FREEMAN
December 15, 2022 at 03:36 PM
Director
Top cast
Tech specs
720p.WEB 1080p.WEBMovie Reviews
Finally, a singing musical I can post a good review on
Harmless fun..
This is just a quick review. The Mistle-Tones is just one of those fun little Christmas movies that should be instantly forgettable but thanks to a very simple story,good vs Tori Spelling and a cast that keeps there tongues firmly in there cheeks, especially Spelling who plays a real pantomime evil queen . The songs are fun and the lightweight pace make this a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Two thumbs up - Sort of
Tia is great in this. The story line is "cute". The music is wonderful. Would buy the soundtrack, if I could find it. The "relationship" between Holly and Nick is believable. They have great chemistry. And that works. It is a little funny, that there are so many people with costumes, and choreography, who want to sing at a mall on Christmas Eve. They just happened to have sequin clothes at home, waiting for a chance to sing somewhere? LOL The thumbs down part? Tori Spelling. The girl cannot act. And, it's obvious that SHE isn't actually singing. It would have been much better, with someone else in that part. If you can get past that, you will love the movie.