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The Greatest Store in the World

1999 · 74 min

A cosy, mischievous Christmas caper that feels like being let loose in a toy department after hours.

Overview: Geraldine and her two daughters, Livvie and Angeline, are living rough on the streets on London. When their van blows up, they must find an alternative place to stay. At first, they live in temporary housing, but the conditions are unbearable. Geraldine reacts quickly and the family decides to take up residence in Scottley's, the best department store in London. They must keep it a secret from doorman Brian (whom the girls call Mr. Whiskers), and a couple of bumbling thieves who want to rob the store safe of its jewels.
How it feels: Warm, whimsical, light and campy. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Family, survival, class, found family
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
survival
class
found family
heist
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none