This is a film that is just non-stop fun.

It doesn't make me want to live a better life or change the way that I think, but I feel in no way that Christmas Ransom ever tries to do that. Instead you find yourself overcome by joy and feeling like a kid again when the wackiness of movie takes over. The fun that the cast and crew seem to be having when making this is infectious.

Christmas Ransom can exist on its own without comparison to other properties, as it feels more a result of childish fantasy, rather than an imitation of any other Christmas film.

Very enjoyable as an adult, but I can more surely say, that for child-me, this would've been my favourite movie. Worth it for the serotonin boost.

I thought I'd hate it but my daughter made me watch it and it was so much fun! The cast look like they had a ball making it. Sure, it's a cheesy Christmas movie but they're supposed to be cheesy. Maybe, because I'm Australian, it felt more relatable than the cringe-worthy, northern hemisphere Christmas movies that are usually dished up at this time of year. The acting was great and the kids were delightful. I mostly remember Matt Okine from his days as a Triple J radio presenter but he has solid acting chops. Miranda Tapsell is always a joy to watch and Ed Oxenbould is the perfect awkward teen. Story wasn't exactly realistic but there's romance, twists and fart jokes that the kids will enjoy.