Winter wonderland

Christmas comes early with an enchanting family musical about an eccentric toymaker

- JUDY EWENS, SEAN MARLAND

An actor’s life is never boring – just ask Forest Whitaker.

Last week, we saw him take the lead in new STARZPLAY gangster series Godfather of Harlem. This week, he’s in a completely different kind of drama – playing a toymaker in a fun-filled musical adventure.

Set in the fictional town of Cobbleton, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey tells the story of eccentric inventor Jeronicus Jangle (Whitaker) who’s left heartbroken when a trusted apprentice (Keegan-Michael Key) betrays him by stealing his most treasured creation.

However, with the help of his bright young granddaughter, Journey (Madalen Mills), Jeronicus sets out to retrieve his magical invention, a robot named Buddy.