Netflix kicked off the holiday season with plenty of Christmas movies. If the streaming giant continues to delight its subscribers with new productions, it risks disappointing them by removing this cult film to watch with your children.
A month before Santa Claus arrives, Netflix invited its millions of subscribers to celebrate the magic of the holiday season by adding delicious romantic comedies, like My handsome snowman with Lacey Chabert or The Merry Gentlemenfor which Chad Michael Murray gave of his person. As the end of the year approaches, the streaming giant has chosen to part ways with a Christmas classic: The Express Pole. You have until Saturday, November 30 to see or rewatch this children's tale which immerses us in the life of a young boy doubting the existence of Santa Claus. In the middle of the night, he is awakened by the sound of a mysterious train heading towards the North Pole. Hesitant at first, he ends up being convinced by the conductor who invites him to get into the carriage, where other passengers are already comfortably seated.
The Express Pole : this animated Christmas classic is considered disturbing by some Internet users
And The Express Pole rocked the childhood of many spectators, it was recently the subject of heated controversy when a Reddit forum user denounced the message behind the animated film. “It's terrifying. So gross… Don't show this movie to children”he recommended, specifying that, according to him, Robert Zemeckis' production promoted the use of manipulation and intimidation through fear of adults on children. The Internet user particularly targeted the train driver, whose behavior represents an immense “alarm signal”. Other forum users also noted that the elves in the feature film were intentionally pinked to appear alcoholic. Despite the controversies, producer Gary Goetzman announced last January that a sequel was “under development”.
Exit The Express Polethis new Christmas film for children is not to be missed on Netflix
A few days after removing the Express CenterNetflix will offer That Christmasan animated comedy perfect for little ones. Directed by Simon Otto, this timeless tale tells a series of intertwined stories about love, loneliness, family, friends and Santa who makes a huge mistake, not to mention an astronomical quantity of turkeys. In the meantime, subscribers can enjoy this film to watch with the family, perfect for spending a moment full of magic.
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