The Best Christmas Pageant Everhas proven there’s still a massive appetite for wholesome, family fun at the movies, especially at this time of year. The movie has already been acclaimed by reviewers, particular on Rotten Tomatoes, with a91% critics score and an even more impressive97% audience rating. And that success has been reflected at the box office too, as the film fromThe ChosencreatorDallas Jenkinsgrossed another $1.53 million from 1,633 locations this weekend, to bump the movie’s total domestic gross to a mightily impressive $34.49 million.
The movie follows the organizing of, shock, a Christmas pageant and the trials and tribulations that come with putting on a smalltown event. But when the town’s most troublesome group of youngsters want to be a part of the holiday production, event organizer Grace Bradley (Judy Greer) must decide whether to give the children a chance to prove themselves. Since it’s the season of love and forgiveness, it’s not too difficult to work out if they get that opportunity.
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What’s most impressive about the film is how it gives its young stars the chance to shine, despite being surrounded by veterans likeJudy Greer, Pete Holmes,Molly Belle Wright,andGilmore Girlsicon, Lauren Graham. It also helps amplify that message about how important family is, especially around the season of Christmas. The performances of the youngsters even took Greer by surprise, something she mentioned in aninterview with Collider’s Emily Bernard:
“I was nervous with the kids actually. I was nervous for a couple of reasons: Because I don’t spend a lot of time with kids, so that makes me nervous in general. I was nervous because once I started hanging out with the kids, I realized that they were way more professional and prepared than I ever have been, so I was like, I have to step up my game. Like, I’d be like, “oh, I’m doing a Meryl Streep movie. I really have to know my shit.” But I was like, “oh, I’m doing a movie with a bunch of kids who know their lines inside and out. And they’re so professional. And they work so hard.” Because when I’m in my little like trailer knitting or texting or on Instagram, they’re in school. So those kids never stop working all day long.”
The Best Christmas Pageant Everis still playing in theaters now.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: When the notorious Herdman siblings unexpectedly join the local church’s Christmas pageant, their unruly behavior presents a challenge to the community. Despite chaos ensuing, the Herdmans’ involvement leads the town to confront unexpected lessons about kindness and understanding, offering a fresh perspective on the holiday spirit.
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