Refreshingly positive flick that makes me appreciate it more and more every time I see it

Rating: 9/10 (21 January 2019)

It is not the greatest film about Christmas ðŸŽ„ but it is a positive effort by all concerned about doubting Thomases everywhere and the Christmas myths which kids grow with. The animation is a little difficult to appreciate, but the soundtrack and main music is very
much appreciated.
Another reason to appreciate it is the ensemble cast which includes Michael Jeter and to whom it was dedicated as his last film. The story follows the outline of the children's book by Chris Van Allsburg.
The viewer is manipulated (as all viewers are in movies ðŸŽ¥) to see thru kids' eyes about those things they remember later in life as a positive influence on how they remember their childhood and what is important about from whence they came, be it the "wrong side" of the tracks and the friends they meet along the way. In short, a worthwhile time watching a film and part of a Christmas tradition.