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A Critical Fs alu•tion of Nelflix Originals' "Let It Sac*"
-Chnstmas is never over. unless you want it to he
Christmas is a state of mind" A
quote &mei' from the fix-up novel by Maureen Johnson. John them, and Lauren Myracte
which was recently adapted by Isletflix as an original film directed by Luke Snellin Aired last
November 8 na L2019. the film celebrates the essence of Christmas time and how it affects t
relationships of people among one another.

The film was sot dunng the eve of Chnstmas in a diner named Warne town in the lonely
town of Laurel, Illinois where three distinct stones collide. The film portrayed the message of
taking chances on the things that may change the path of ones life towards the good. From the
stop of Julie Reyes portrayed by Isabela Merced, how her accidental meet-up with Stuart Bale
played by Shameik Moore. created a huge impact which changed her perception of how her life
should be spent to the story of Tobin (Mitchell Hope) and his best friend the Dukc (Kiernan
Shipka) and how they took a chance with each other Dorrie (Liv Hewson) and Addle (Odeya
Rush) also portrayed the importance of spending one of the most wonderful holidays with
someone just as wonderful. The film brings about the true essence of Christmas. It showcases
knowledge and inspiration of new hope and the quality of taking chances. The film depicts a
fast-paced and predictable plot as well as actors lacking emotion and plausibility but showcases
on- ci ato iraphy in t ems c*carnera work and settings.
ents on
This c en n focuses on the plot of the story which features the unfolding of ev
the film a udes the expectancy of the viewers. Although seemingly fast-paced and
t is to
predictable. the plot manages to impart the real message of the story. The aim of the plo
tance of taking
convex the real essence of Christmas which showcases hope and the impor
, a girl who
chances_ The aim was vividly portrayed in the story of Isabela Merced as Julie Reyes
igious university due to the
was scared to face her fate of becoming a scholar in a prest
tion changed once she had spent a day with a
concerning needs of her sickly mother. That percep rising
d by Shameik Moore. Inspired by his own experience
pop star, Stuart Bale who was playe
nge the path of his once melancholic life, Stuart influences Julie
of takina chances in order to cha to grab the
the courage to inform her family about the plans set for her
opportunity and to have future. The pair ended
arms of one another as they have shared the same feelings in a
up in the
n incorporated is the narrative of Tobin and the Duke where the two
day. Another representatio took the chance
true feeling to the other which favored them both in the end.
of admitting one's This message paints an
cture that no matter what the outcome may be, it is best to
optimistic pi acknowledge that one has taken a
nce rather than not.
cha
fast paced and predictable in terms of the storyline.
On a formalistic now, the film was Although
f story, the film seemed to be compacted and lacking
it properly narrated the message o time. Only the
hted and the necessary details that lead to the
peak moments were highlig important parts were
towards the predicted, it was necessary to eliminate
missing. Gravitating