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Arthur Christmas is an animated, family festive film, and just the thing to help put you in the Christmas mood. The action comedy is brought to us by Aardman Studios, the creative force behind Wallace & Grommit.
Ever wondered how Santa manages to deliver all the presents in one night? Well Santa (Jim Broadbent) has some help, pariculary from eldest son, Steve (Hugh Laurie), who tackles present delivery with military precision.
Steve has replaced the traditional sleigh with the S1, the new mile long invisible flying machine holds all the presents and a million elite elves to help deliver them all in time.
Throughout the film, it is clear that there is a power struggle between Santa and Steve (Hugh Laurie), who wants to take over the family business and streamline things in a much more business-like manner.
However, when it is discovered that a child has been missed, ultra efficient Steve is fine with it and even suggests that they post it, saying it would arrive within five days.
Santa is unhappy but trusts his son’s judgement. Arthur (James McAvoy) on the other hand won’t allow a young girl to be disappointed come Christmas morning and with the help of Grandsanta (Bill Nighy), takes the old sleigh and attempts to give little Gwen her present, with a few bumps along the way.
The ultramodern CGI film is packed with good old fashioned Chrismassy morals and the mainly British voice cast deliver an excellent Xmas movie, with some cracking one-liners for the adults.