Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint review
A cast including Richard E Grant, Celia Imrie, Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Nigel Planer warm up a formulaic narrative about an imperilled retirement community
TL;DR
- Mr. Flint, a history buff, dislikes Christmas because his mother died on the holiday.
- He becomes involved with a retirement community planning to perform 'A Christmas Carol'.
- The film features a strong cast, including Richard E. Grant, Celia Imrie, Dave Johns, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Brian Bovell, and Nigel Planer.
- The actors' performances are praised for making the narrative more engaging than it might otherwise be.
- Jim Broadbent provides narration, and Celia Imrie's audition scene is noted for its impact.
- The film is directed by Jack Spring and written by Chris Boyle-McQuarry, with casting by Lucy Amos.
- The story culminates in Mr. Flint's eventual redemption.