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The real John Lewis Christmas Ad has arrived

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NotAGran55 Thu 14-Nov-24 06:58:12

Just the right level of sentimentality, no specific product placement and a theme I’m sure most of us can relate to.
Accompanied by Richard Ashcroft performing Sonnet, it’s a winner in my book.

What does anyone else think?

GrannyGravy13 Thu 14-Nov-24 07:12:01

Absolutely perfect 👍🏻

Oreo Thu 14-Nov-24 08:04:02

Underwhelming IMO

Sparklefizz Thu 14-Nov-24 08:08:57

This is it:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTEV28kEUdI

I found it a bit confusing to be honest.

HelterSkelter1 Thu 14-Nov-24 08:28:18

Yes I found it too rushed. Nothing could better the one with the bouncing dog on the trampoline. Or years back the one with the woman from baby to older age. Or the Mrs Santa ...possibly not JL maybe MS... with the wonderful actor Janet something..will have to Google her and watch again.

Oreo Thu 14-Nov-24 08:32:57

Was it JL who did the lovely little dragon ad? He was over excited and set fire to everything.

Anniebach Thu 14-Nov-24 08:37:21

Yes, Edgar the excitable dragon , my favourite John Lewis

HelterSkelter1 Thu 14-Nov-24 08:37:36

Just watched Janet as Mrs Claus 2016. MS. Where's my hanky.

RosiesMaw2 Thu 14-Nov-24 08:40:26

I liked it - loved the dog on the trampoline of course- but this is gently nostalgic and spoke to me as my sister is in a care home in Nova Scotia with Alzheimer’s.

Liked the jumper too!

escaped Thu 14-Nov-24 08:42:18

I'm not overly ecstatic about it this year, but then I never had a sister, so maybe I don't quite get it. It's a bit hectic, too.

Beechnut Thu 14-Nov-24 08:43:11

Oreo

Was it JL who did the lovely little dragon ad? He was over excited and set fire to everything.

I loved Edgar. I’ve still got him as my phone screensaver.

Anniebach Thu 14-Nov-24 08:54:05

Edgar was 2019

Oreo Thu 14-Nov-24 08:58:24

Thanks, had forgotten his name, it was the sweetest ad and the message about being different, neurodiverse.❤️

escaped Thu 14-Nov-24 09:06:52

In the past the music has been almost as important as the film. It just seems background this time and not really part of it, IMO.

theworriedwell Thu 14-Nov-24 09:08:31

I thought it was chaotic. I have got a headache so maybe I'd like it more if I was feeling better but as of now it is probably my least favourite of the Christmas ads.

J52 Thu 14-Nov-24 09:08:34

Underwhelming

theworriedwell Thu 14-Nov-24 09:09:19

escaped

I'm not overly ecstatic about it this year, but then I never had a sister, so maybe I don't quite get it. It's a bit hectic, too.

I've got a sister and I don't get it.

Anniebach Thu 14-Nov-24 09:11:26

I don’t like it,

netflixfan Thu 14-Nov-24 09:12:40

Dreadful. No reference to John Lewis, it seems like an awful short film.

Dogmum2 Thu 14-Nov-24 09:13:39

Ahhh Sonnet by Richard Ashcroft, wonderful song, one of my favourites so that is a massive tick from me, but the ad itself, it's ok.

I am another Edgar fan, i still have a cuddly Edgar in our bedroom, i bought one for our niece and one for me! We still play that ad occasionally as it never fails to make us smile. (And we are Bastille fans too smile )

netflixfan Thu 14-Nov-24 09:16:58

Oops I had been watching some sad ad with a Robin etc. the real one is colourful and apt. Sorry ! Still don’t like it though, but I’ve got a headache too.

Redhead56 Thu 14-Nov-24 09:18:02

I have five sisters I can relate to ‘borrowing clothes’ but Christmas is lost in this chaotic advert.

DanniRae Thu 14-Nov-24 09:19:28

So glad to read that I am not the only one who wasn't very impressed. I found it confusing!!

RosiesMaw2 Thu 14-Nov-24 09:32:55

netflixfan

Dreadful. No reference to John Lewis, it seems like an awful short film.

It’s filmed in the (recognisable ) Oxford Circus “flagship” store

Usedtobeblonde Thu 14-Nov-24 10:29:55

Rathe underwhelmed actually .
Another one with no sisters so I can’t relate.