![]() By the end of the film’s opening, Jessica -Jeronicus’ daughter- has moved away. Depression sinks in, and Jeronicus begins to put work ahead of his wife, until tragedy strikes. ![]() Very quickly, things go downhill for him. That very night, Gustafson, driven by desire and greed, borrows-slash-steals both Jeronicus’ book of inventions and Don Juan Diego, crushing his mentor in the process. The toy quickly gets to scheming, and ropes Jeronicus’ apprentice into the mix. Almost immediately, Don Juan realizes he’s not one of a kind. Brought to life with a special elixir, Don Juan is quite the delight. It’s here that Jeronicus crafts eye-catching toys that are beloved by all, alongside sharing his shop with his family and apprentice, Gustafson.Īlmost immediately, Jeronicus received a special package containing a component necessary to complete his newest invention: an automaton named Don Juan Diego. Viewers enter on the eve of a delivery which will launch the Jangle name to new heights. Jangles and Things is perhaps the most famous toy company in the world…at least initially. Our story centers on Jeronicus Jangle, an inventor, toymaker, and the owner of Jangles and Things. However, thanks to Netflix’s purchase of the film in 2017, we’re now able to enjoy a new holiday tale with an emphasis on Blackness in every minute. Actually, this is an over two decades long project. ![]() However, it’s not solely unique thanks to its Christmas meets fantasy meets musical premise. Both creatives provide robust songs that wholeheartedly add to the narrative.Īs said above, this movie is quite unique. Additionally, the film’s score was crafted by John Debney, with songs by John Legend and Philip Lawrence. Jingle Jangle‘s cast includes Forest Whitaker as Jeronicus Jangle, Madalen Mills as Journey Jangle, Keegan-Michael Key as Gustafson, and Ricky Martin as both the voice and motion capture actor for Don Juan Diego. Cinematography was handled by Remi Adefarasin and Choreography was helmed by Ashley Wallen, who also choreographed The Greatest Showman. Additional producers include Kristin Burr, John Legend, Mike Jackson, and David McIlvain. Additionally, Lyn Sisson-Talbert serves as the producer. The film is directed by American playwright and filmmaker David E. This is a first for Netflix, but hopefully, not the last, especially if they’re this good. However, Jingle Jangle stands above the rest, filling a very specific niche by being a Christmas musical fantasy film. Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (hereafter Jingle Jangle ) is a Netflix Original film, joining their line-up of Christmas titles that are steadily ringing in the 2020 holiday season.
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