I loved the innocence of the original Hauling: its overall Christmas spirit in lovable, if not hilarious, characters; the would-be Santa enthusiasm of Jared; as well as the melting jaded-heart of Emily.
I still love the characters, but the story was so dark with celebrity nasty voices influencing a "group think" among residents of the wonderfully fanciful Evergreen Lane. The situation in this "episode" was a little too close to reality (it reminded me of office politics and the like) after a joyful happy-go-lucky first installment (i.e., the first film) which was all about helping to bring a beaming smile to the face of a person in need of a Christmas hug (a reality that many I know also need to experience).
I can watch the first movie over and over again. I really wanted to get the same hearty laughs in this sequel, but....
I will watch this "Lit up" sequel another time because, in the end, goodness wins. I'm willing to give it another go because I love the first movie so very much.
I still love the characters, but the story was so dark with celebrity nasty voices influencing a "group think" among residents of the wonderfully fanciful Evergreen Lane. The situation in this "episode" was a little too close to reality (it reminded me of office politics and the like) after a joyful happy-go-lucky first installment (i.e., the first film) which was all about helping to bring a beaming smile to the face of a person in need of a Christmas hug (a reality that many I know also need to experience).
I can watch the first movie over and over again. I really wanted to get the same hearty laughs in this sequel, but....
I will watch this "Lit up" sequel another time because, in the end, goodness wins. I'm willing to give it another go because I love the first movie so very much.