Wishin' and Hopin' (2014)
Felix Funicello is a Catholic school fifth-grader in 1964, whose claim to fame is his cousin Annette Funicello, the famous Mouseketeer and teen movie queen. But grammar and arithmetic move to the back burner this holiday season with the sudden arrivals of substitute teacher Madame Frechette and feisty Russian student Zhenya Kabakova. While Felix learns the meaning of French kissing, cultural misunderstanding, and tableaux vivants, Wishin' and Hopin' barrels toward one outrageous Christmas!
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Stumbled upon this movie while movie surfing with my husband last Saturday night. We found it hilarious, true to life, especially to my husband who attended 12 years of catholic school, and it definitely had A Christmas Story feel, but much closer to my generation, so it was very easy to relate to! Family dynamics play out, adolescent issues, class dynamics, peer relationships, and oh yes, the Nuns! Molly Ringwald is perfect for the part of the long term sub, great to see her again! The blunders of puberty, and the oh so oops, shouldn't have done that childhood mistake that the community will discuss for years to come, was one that my husband and I literally felt the anxiety build prior to it happening! I want to see it again. Well done !
Wishin and Hopin was an amazing story that takes you back in time to the 1960's. It honestly feels like you are in the 60's from the set, clothes, language and general overall tone. The kid actors did a fantastic job. I cannot believe what a commanding actor that young Wyatt Ralff is. I really loved seeing Molly in her role and Chevy Chase's narration was perfect. Felix (Wyatt Ralff) and many others in this Christmas classic are destined for big things. I found myself laughing out loud more than once during this film. I am actually going to watch it again. What a funny movie. Thank you again for all the laughs.
This movie was fantastic. Not only did we find ourselves laughing throughout the movie, but it really spun a story that we got invested in. The cast was a great mix, really drawing us in, as if we were there experiencing it along with them. I'm so glad that we watched this movie! This is a movie that the whole family can enjoy for sure. My husband is more of an action movie type of guy and he was laughing through the entire movie. I would recommend this movie to anyone! They also did a fantastic job portraying the period of time this movie was supposed to take place. So authentic!!! They focused on every last little detail!!! I just can't say it enough, they did everything right to pull us right in to the story and feel as if we were truly there!!!!
This movie will without a doubt become a Holiday Classic! From the opening of the movie to thew final credits it is a can't miss hit! Set in a small CT town that could be home to any of us the movie follows a young boy's life as a student in a Catholic school and the many personalities he has to deal with on a daily basis. From his not so helpful sisters to his classmates in school, there is never a dull moment.It is certain to make you laugh and undoubtedly bring back memories of your younger years! Molly Ringwald is wonderful as the substitute teacher and all of the young actors and actresses are remarkable.Chevy Chase does a great job narrating the film.