Good story, Not enough for a whole film

If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

It’s sentimental, ridiculously long and only occasionally funny

It’s sentimental, ridiculously long and only occasionally funny

I fell in love with this unique piece of art, it is really touching, humane, artistic, ethical, aesthetical and entertaining. it doesn't just immortalize the true and honored story of "The Christmas Truce" of 1914 during the World War I, but gives a lesson about humanity and how pure morals could be spoilt by the war machine and by the widespread of ignorant hatred, I loved how the first scene resembled three school children from France, England and Germany all repeating a memorized speech of hatred against the other nations then the film ended with three scenes of the three supposedly confronting armies rejecting hatred and returning to their regular state of humanity. P.S. I liked that the commander of the German troops was a Jew that's married to a French woman, and I liked that everyone spoke his own language, it affirmed the message of accepting people's diversity.

On Christmas Eve 1914, while the Great War degenerated in a bloody stalemate with men entrenching themselves and slaughtering each other in mass, Some of them decided to lay down their guns and make a truce to celebrate Christmas without any bloodshed.They shared their meals, exchanged cherished ones pictures and for this very special Holy Night, learned to like each other like brothers instead of hating each other to death.Joyeux Noel is telling us this true story about soldiers who regained their human being status for one night and one day. It is very moving from start to finish. It will melt your heart and bring you a lot of tears.It is a real ode to Fraternity, Peace and the Christmas spirit. Its message should be spread throughout the world and unfortunately today many people are still dying because of the ignorance of mankind too eager to kill each other rather than understand each other and live in peace.So to the world, Take the inspiration from those men who dared to disobey their superiors who never cared for them anyway and make peace. Try to understand each other. We are all the same despite our differences. That the message of Joyeux Noel and what a powerful message it is. Merry Christmas everyone ♥

'Joyeux Noel' is really a wonderful film. It is true in its historiography of the Christmas Truce of 1914 that happened in Ypres, Belgium; an event that revealed that friendship, music, and humanity really do mute the belligerent sentiments of war.I had little idea of the plot before I saw 'Joyeux Noel.' I thought it might have been yet another World War I epic. For the most part I was right; it is a marvelous WWI epic, but it is dissimilar to all the others. The military ideal of patriotism that is so often saluted in war epics, is belittled in front of the incredible humanity and comradeship that the soldiers showed. I was simply enthralled at what I was seeing: soldiers from three different trenches were sharing champagne, playing soccer, and attending the same Christmas Mass. They were collectively committing high treason, while celebrating a friendship that had no geopolitical borders.Christian Carion's "Joyeux Noel" has enlightened audiences across the globe. This is a marvelous ode to the brave soldiers of WWI who chose to toast together and break bread in a Christmas truce, rather than obey the warmongering orders of high command. It makes us understand the universality of our human experiences, despite wartime propaganda and nationalist sentiments.The acting was superb by the German, French and Scottish actors, and the music was beautifully executed in the spirit of the times. Congratulations to those involved in making this inspiring film a reality. This visually and sonically captivating picture will make you think, make you laugh, and will make you cry.If you have yet to see "Joyeux Noel," definitely consider renting this astounding epic. Seeing it will make you a better person.Enjoy!

*Spoiler/plot- 2005, Christmas Eve 1914 on a WW1 battlefield a momentous event changed the lives of soldiers from France, Germany, and England (Scotland). An Oscar nominated film tells the true-life story of the spontaneous Christmas Eve truce declared by Scottish, French, and German trench troops in WW1. The enemies leave their weapons behind for one night as they band together in brotherhood and forget about the brutalities and military discipline of war.*Special Stars- Diana Kruger, Daniel Bruht, Benno Furmann *Theme- Hollywood film business is a crazy impressionable system.*Trivia/location/goofs- The History Channel did an extensive documentary on this mystical event. This fictional narrative adds more attractive trivia to the real event. The voice singing of the two German characters is stunning; were they dubbed or not? They were DUBBED.*Emotion- An enjoyable film. A must see and powerful film of a real startling wartime event commemorated even today yearly in Belgium on the very spot it occurred.