The Journey to the Christmas Star is a Swedish holiday that follows the adventure of Sonya, a young orphan girl, as she tries to bring back the long lost Christmas Star to her kingdom.
Kamilla Krogsveen wrote this movie and Nils Gaup directed it. This movie can be found on Netflix. In addition, this Swedish movie is translated into English. Watching Journey to the Christmas Star is a great way to introduce the spirit of wonder to your holiday season.
Summary
After the princess of a Norwegian kingdom goes missing while looking for the Christmas star, the king falls into despair. His rage causes him to curse out the legendary star. Making the star to disappear from the night sky, never appearing again on Christmas Eve. The king uses his greatest efforts and hires the wisest advisers to find his daughter and the magical star. After 10 long years, the kingdom loses all hope of seeing the Christmas Star. Also the kingdom lost hope on finding the lost princess and regaining their holiday spirit.
However, one day Sonja arrives in the royal castle. Her presence suddenly changes everything. Claiming that she can find the Christmas star. Sonja goes on a magical journey meeting forest elves, the northern wind, and Father Christmas to restore the Christmas spirit back to the kingdom. After her adventure, Sonja discovers the amazing power of her goodness and true identity. Her adventures end up teaching her to follow her heart. Also to never be afraid to do what is right.
Review
This movie explores many foreign beliefs and traditions of the European culture that many American Christmas movies do not have the opportunity to present. The film shows many northern European traditions.
The movie’s addition of the elements of magic and adventure is unique. This aspect separates it from the films strictly in the ‘Christmas movies’ category. It is more of an adventure movie, but it still gives a nice and cozy holiday vibe.
Apart from its mystical and cultural aspects, the environment and location of the movie’s plot are beautiful. Its scenes set in the ancient Scandinavian castle and in the snow-covered forests are breathtaking and worth noting.
Overall, the movie was entertaining to watch and very interesting. The actors portrayed the characters pretty well.
Audience Opinions
User zdarov wrote on IMBD, “This Norwegian movie is more a fairy tale set at Christmas-time than ‘a Christmas movie’ per se. That’s part of what’s so good and refreshing about it for me. I’m so glad I found this while searching Netflix. I hope others will watch and enjoy it. It’s beautiful visually, and very relaxing.”
Another user wrote: “a very enjoyable movie and one that I would be happy to add to my DVD collection if at all possible.”
94% of Google users liked this movie.
