Christmas movies have had a lot of controversy, specifically around their plot. Many people say that Hallmark movies are just a repeat: the same plot, the same story, and the same feeling. While this is somewhat true for A Very Jonas Brothers Christmas, there are lots of unique aspects.
A Very Jonas Brothers Christmas follows Nick, Joe, and Kevin Jonas as they try to find their way home to their families for the holiday. However, unbeknownst to them, they are under a spell by Santa Claus, played by Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and the brothers cannot return home until they all decide to spend Christmas together. The Jonas brothers include a lot of jokes for their loyal fans and lean into some stereotypes about them.
This Christmas movie was an idea that the Jonas’ had back when they were filming Camp Rock. They pitched the idea to Disney around 15 years ago; however, it did not end up happening. Now, as the brothers are filming Camp Rock 3, they revisit the idea, and this time Disney agrees. There is even a little tribute to Camp Rock seen in one of the dance sequences.
One major factor for the writers, Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger, was that they wanted it to be as authentic as possible, meaning they spent a lot of time hanging out with the Jonas brothers and took inspiration from real-life situations. In the early stages, the movie was not supposed to have a lot of singing in it. However, along the way, it developed into a musical, featuring a lot of new music that fans love. In the beginning, the brothers were all seen on stage performing their last concert before they got to go home singing, “Like It’s Christmas.” There was only one other original song from them, Sucker, the rest were made specifically for this movie.
The brothers have been in the entertainment industry for about 20 years. They have gained quite a few connections. For example, in the beginning of the film, Will Ferrell (famously known for his role in Elf) is seen getting ready to go to the Jonas brothers concert. Although he is not the only well-known actor making appearances in the movie: Chloe Bennet (Lucy, Joe Jonas’ love interest), KJ Apa (Gene, a pilot), Billie Lourd (Cassidy, travel agent), Randall Park (Brad, the Jonas’ manager), and Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Santa). In the end, the Jonas brothers’ whole family was seen, Nick and Kevin’s wives, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Danielle Vivian Jonas, as well as their kids. With their parents, Kevin Sr. and Denise Jonas, also making a cameo.
In A Very Jonas Christmas Movie, each of the brothers is going through something, trying to build up the courage to tell the others. In the end, they all confess their secret after being in a life-threatening situation, and decide to spend the holidays together. While the movie was not an Oscar-winning film, it was a very entertaining, feel-good movie. This movie has quite a few cringe moments, but in a good way, since they fit the movie perfectly and are a good laugh.
