When you put comedy movie legends Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds together to make a Christmas movie, you can guarantee you’re going to attract a fairly large audience for your film. For Spirited, though, the reputation of its two leads should not take precedence over the fact that what they’ve produced together is a genuinely heartwarming festive tale.In a clever twist on the classic Christmas Carol story, Ferrell takes on the role of the ghost of Christmas present in this Apple TV Plus movie. With the focus shifted to the ghosts and the hard work they do year-round to save the souls of despicable people around the world, we see Ferrell’s ghost looking for one last, big challenge before he considers retirement.Spirited 2022 Movie Download.
That challenge is the unredeemable Clint Briggs (Ryan Reynolds).Briggs is a misanthrope who spreads hate and division everywhere he goes, and gets paid for the pleasure. But, as the ghosts attempt to show him the error of his ways, Briggs turns the tables and tries to teach the Ghost of Christmas Present a lesson.With director Sean Anders at the helm, whose previous work includes slapstick comedies like Horrible Bosses 2 and Daddy’s Home, you’d be forgiven for thinking that Spirited would go for a similarly silly approach. I certainly thought that, and while there’s plenty of moments that appeal to those seeking a light watch, there’s a surprising level of sincerity to the film.
Both Reynolds and Ferrell are their usual charismatic, endearing selves and strike up a wonderful chemistry together. Their work can be somewhat divisive at times. Meta superhero movies and brash family movies aren’t for everyone, but when they are at their best, they are both some of the best in their fields.They manage to find a perfect balance here between light-hearted humour and more nuanced, emotional sentiments. In fact, Spirited as a whole succeeds when it is more concerned with delivering a positive message on humanity, selflessness, and fulfilment than when it is trying to make us laugh.