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- Despite a talented cast and gentle touch behind the camera, director Chazz Palminteri's holiday meditation on love, faith, and letting go falls flat. Noel 's main problem is a script that too often takes the easy way out of a situation, and doesn't develop characters in a meaningful way.
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Nov 11, 2004 · Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. "Noel" tells the usual story of sad strangers who seek happiness on Christmas Eve, with the variation that most of the characters are stark staring mad. Christmas is a holiday fraught with hazards, anyway, and these people are clearly not up to it.
Nov 5, 2004 · 28% Tomatometer 36 Reviews 48% Audience Score 5,000+ Ratings It's nearly Christmas in New York City. Rose (Susan Sarandon) is in the hospital with her elderly mother, who's been diagnosed with ...
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- Chazz Palminteri
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- Penélope Cruz
Nov 26, 2004 · Noel: Directed by Chazz Palminteri. With Susan Sarandon, Paul Walker, Penélope Cruz, Alan Arkin. Five New Yorkers come together on Christmas Eve, seeking a miracle.
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- Drama
- Chazz Palminteri
- 2004-11-26
This is a sweet, endearing movie devoid of cynicism and sarcasm - traits that appear to be necessary for a positive critical review. Don't be fooled by the reviews you see. Watch this movie for yourself. If you want a heartwarming story, well-acted and poignant, Noel will not disappoint.
On review aggregate website Rotten Tomatoes, Noel has an approval score of 28%, based on 36 reviews, with an average rating of 4.4/10. The site's consensus reads: "Noel strains for holiday uplift, but -- despite the involvement of an outstanding ensemble cast -- settles for treacly sentiment instead."
Christmas tearjerker has mature themes, some sex. Read Common Sense Media's Noel review, age rating, and parents guide.
Top Critics. All Audience. Verified Audience. Andrea Beach Common Sense Media. Christmas tearjerker has mature themes, some sex. Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Dec 19, 2017. Felix Vasquez...
