Despite being a staple of the festive season, even the most iconic of Christmas films can’t help but fall into the trap of predictability. It can be what makes them such timeless classics — Buddy the Elf is finally accepted by his new family. The town comes together to give George the money he needs. Renée Zellweger finally snogs Colin Firth while inevitably catching a chill. All predictable, all iconic.
But that’s what sets a film like Sean Anders’s Spirited apart from the crowd. Its characters and premise are as classic as they come, but the plot comes with quirky curveballs and overly elaborate dance sequences which are just as much a treat as they are an assault on the senses.
