Well, folks, gather ’round, because Disney+ has just dropped the trailer for “An Almost Christmas Story,” and it’s as sweet as a sugarplum fairy dipped in syrup. We’re talking about Moon, a young owl who finds himself in the bustling, over-the-top Christmas tree at Rockefeller Plaza. Yes, you heard that correctly—an owl. Because nothing screams holiday spirit like a bird that’s clearly lost his way and is now stuck in an Instagram backdrop.
Moon’s escapade kicks off when he meets Luna, a little girl who’s probably lost her way in the chaos of New York City more than once. Together, they forge the kind of heartwarming bond that’ll make you eye-roll so hard you might just see your brain. Their adventures include all the classic holiday tropes you can imagine: friendship, self-discovery, and a sprinkle of magical realism. I half-expect Luna to pull out a wand and start casting spells like she’s auditioning for “Harry Potter: The Holiday Special.”
This film draws its inspiration from the true story of a tiny owl named Rocky, who was plucked from the Rockefeller Christmas tree in 2020. Yes, while the rest of us were hunkering down for a pandemic winter, an owl became a celebrity. It’s enough to make you wonder what kind of casting couch that owl sat on. Perhaps it was the same one that’s been seating Pixar’s “cute animal” auditions.
The animation looks bright and shiny, an aesthetic that’s equal parts delightful and slightly nauseating—like too many candy canes in one sitting. It’s charming in that way only Disney can pull off, but we’ve seen this kind of visual glitz before, haven’t we? Surely, you can recall “Frozen” and its ice castles, or “Zootopia” with its cityscape. Disney seems to be recycling its visual style as casually as a college student recycling ramen noodle packaging for art projects.
“An Almost Christmas Story” hits the digital shelves on November 16, so mark your calendars, folks. I can already hear the holiday jingles in the background, and I’m sure the merchandise is already being churned out faster than you can say “copyright infringement.”
So grab your cocoa, dim the lights, and prepare for some wholesome family entertainment that’s bound to be as predictable as a Hallmark movie plot twist. This one may just warm the cockles of your heart—or make you reach for the remote to search for something with a little more bite. Either way, it looks like Disney+ is at it again, making sure your holiday season is filled with fuzzy feelings, lost animals, and the promise of friendship. Now, if only they could capture that elusive feeling of adulting during the holidays, we’d be onto something.
Final Thoughts on An Almost Christmas Story Trailer
So, we have a curious young owl named Moon navigating the concrete jungle with a little girl named Luna in Disney+’s “An Almost Christmas Story.” It’s a tale as old as time—animals and children bonding over holiday misadventures—yet somehow it’s hard to dismiss the charm of a tiny owl trapped in a Christmas tree. Will this fluffy feathered friend fly high or flop low in the pantheon of holiday classics? And more importantly, what are the chances we’ll see a sequel involving a rogue raccoon and a disgruntled squirrel? Let’s hear your thoughts! And if you’re itching for more cinematic trailers to dissect, click here to explore our collection.
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