The Jonas Brothers’ new Christmas movie goes straight for the juggler – mostly Joe – and wastes no time in making fun of his long, dirty and public dating trail. The Disney+ feature, which was released on November 14, follows Joe, Nick and Kevin as they play exaggerated versions of themselves on a chaotic trip from London to New York, trying to get home in time for Christmas.
The setup feels light at first, then spirals. Santa, played by Jesse Tyler Ferguson, casts a mischievous spell on the trio after deciding that they are separated. Every blow is given deliberately. Each disaster forces them into conversations they’ve been avoiding for years.
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On the way, the brothers lean forward slightly, and Joe takes most of the hits. The film disintegrates into tiny holes – sometimes microscopic, sometimes not even close. At one point, Kevin bursts out, “How many ‘connections’ have you had this month?” And Nick jumps in, “Joe can’t count that high.”
Later, during an argument on the wrong train in Amsterdam, Nick is called “uptight”, Kevin is called “human cardboard”, and Joe is stuck with a “cute vagabond,” US Weekly reported.
A love interest and some real conversation
Joe’s mood changes when he meets his old childhood friend Lucy, played by Chloe Bennet. They walk around Amsterdam talking about the breakup.
Joe says, “I’ve had some bad breakups, too” — a line that hits differently considering his 2024 divorce from Sophie Turner.
Lucy hesitates before admitting that she doesn’t know how to deal with someone whose private life is constantly public knowledge. Joe laughed and replied, “Yeah, it pretty much goes that way.” It’s a quick moment, but one of the few places where the film turns into something real.
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The big conflict comes when the brothers are cornered by wolves in the forest, and tensions rise rapidly. Jo accused Nick of acting superior and said that his constant sarcasm makes her feel like a “stupid womanizer”. He also admits that the jokes begin to make him wonder if “maybe I’m just the shallow idiot my brothers say I am.”
The film ends in classic holiday style: reconciliation, decorations, and Kevin and Nick surprising Joe by inviting Lucy. Joe finally confesses, “I was scared of falling in love with you and the effect it would have on my face,” before kissing in front of everyone.
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questions to ask
Does the Jonas Brothers’ new movie comment on Joe’s real love life?
Yes, many of the jokes in the film focused directly on Joe’s dating history.
Who is playing the role of Santa in the movie?
Jesse Tyler Ferguson plays Santa.
Are Nick and Kevin’s real families revealed?
Yes, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Danielle Jonas make cameos with their children.
Is Joe given a love interest in the film?
Yes, he reconnects with his childhood friend Lucy, played by Chloe Bennet.
Where to watch the movie?
It is available on Disney+.