This is Christmas is a low-key charmer, an unabashedly sentimental and optimistic movie with the sole purpose of lifting your spirits.
This is Christmas takes the central conceit of a morning commute on public transportation and runs with it.
As each person contributes to the party, they begin to talk to each other in subsequent commutes and prove that a stranger is just a friend you haven't met yet.
Finding a venue for the party proves to be more troublesome than initially thought. Even worse, Emma can't make the party due to her upcoming move to Chicago.
As Adam, Enoch showcases an earnestness that never becomes grating. Speaking of charming, a key reason why This is Christmas succeeds is due to its cast.
Scodelario brings an unexpected gravity to Emma that cuts through the sugary sweetness the movie sometimes dishes out.
Spall stands out from the supporting cast as Ray, who could be your usual crotchety old man but is revealed to be so much more than that stereotype.
This is Christmas has a bigger budget than most non-Hollywood Christmas movies, and that results in a good-looking movie you want to live in.
If you've watched the usual standbys like National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation or The Family Stone by now and are looking for a new movie to watch while opening presents, then give This is Christmas a view.
This is Christmas is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.