Clockwork magic

Rating: 9/10 (3 December 2017)

If you ever want a different Christmas film, try a bit of fairy tale steam punk escapism, suitable for all ages (directed by Martin Scorsese, no less, produced by Johnny Depp). Look out for Ray Winstone (and many others) too, having a bit of a ball in their roles...
And if you need a box of tissues for something like ET, get a laundry room for this, for laughing and crying. It's got books, old cinema, automata, a lot of France and a whole load of magic.
This is as close to perfection as I've seen. It would be perfect in a double-bill with The City of Lost Children.