It may be a story about Kris Kringle but it's not your usual Christmas fare. It may be something for those who want difference in their entertainment, but, in retrospect, it does seem rather bonkers.

While there are serious undertones, it all plays as pleasing comedy.

Tommy Lee Jones is at his best as Duke Montana, depressed and regretting his life, but remembering his success and career, expert at stunts, though not without apprehension at times.

There is something grim about Icelandic landscapes and big bearded men, reminiscent of Vikings, hostile to each other.

Clearly, this is Blumhouse horror for the fans, making sure that it has its quota of gore but, not intending to be taken deadly seriously, lots of tongue-in-cheek dialogue and quips.

While an Italian sensibility will respond well, it may well be too much for audiences which with more restrained sensibilities who may feel it goes over the top many times in its action, in its dialogue and humour.

It should be emphasised that this is a very introspective film.

The Girl on the Bridge is certainly a significant resource for any group involved in suicide prevention.

This entertainment for martial arts enthusiasts contributes to the biography and specifically, the legend, of the kung fu master.

Lucky Grandma is a story of a vibrant Chinese community in New York City and one feisty Grandma.

This is a pregnancy film. There is plenty of comedy. And there are serious themes. In fact, quite a pleasing combination.

A film for 2020 audiences, especially older audiences looking for some kind of easy entertainment in difficult times.

The emphasis is not so much on gang aggression towards outsiders but strong fighting for turf, for the formation of gangs, forming the Savages, trying to find one’s place in this marginalised world.

A must for women. A must for men.

For a younger demographic, Kurt’s world is approximating to a real world, the world of social media, the world of being preoccupied with what is on a screen rather than in reality.

A Russian perspective on popular space and monster films of recent decades, tension and drama, some grim moments, but all presented very seriously.

In this, his witness statement, David Attenborough invites us to continue to share and promote his passion for the natural world into the future.

A question is how well will older children identify with the two girls at the centre of the story.

This is a tale with many familiar aspects, designed for a younger audience.

And the thing that emerges from this documentary is how popular she is with the Irish people.