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John Lewis 2019 Christmas advert- hit or miss?

238 replies

CrapeDiem · 14/11/2019 08:14

It's just been released and I think they've caught the mood just right after last year's odd collaboration with Elton. Cute, not ostentatious, Christmassy and a subtle intro to Waitrose.

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AIBU to think it's a hit?

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Flouncysinatra · 14/11/2019 08:15

Literally just finished watching it. It’s adorable I think.

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KatherineJaneway · 14/11/2019 08:17

I love it, think it's great.

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yogyy · 14/11/2019 08:20

It's definitely better than last year, but I'm not really loving it.

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Trumpton · 14/11/2019 08:20

It’s very lovely . The crossed arms and grumpy faces ! Timing is brilliant too.

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bellabasset · 14/11/2019 08:21

The kids will love it and it's not about expensive gifts.

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Clangus00 · 14/11/2019 08:22

I love it, far better than last year, but not as good as Monty (but almost).

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Fantababy · 14/11/2019 08:23

I like it. Am going to JL today though, so let's see how much Edgar merchandise is available!

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GruciusMalfoy · 14/11/2019 08:23

Much better than last year's effort. We found it funny and touching.

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Sallycinammonbangsthedruminthe · 14/11/2019 08:24

Oh my daughter and I just fell in love with Edgar not 5 mins ago....infact I have to be quick writing this as all I am hearing is put it on again mummy!

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WaterSheep · 14/11/2019 08:24

I don't like it. It's a not so subtle advert to sell the dragon toys / merchandise.

Whilst I understand that's the aim of their adverts. I think this year it's blatant that they've just chosen an idea that is merchandisable, that the advert itself has lost the charm of previous years like Monty the Penguin.

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Chirpychirpy3 · 14/11/2019 08:25

I loved it

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GoodwithRocksandGems · 14/11/2019 08:26

Seems like I’m one of the few who really liked last years advert. This latest one is sweet but I am unmoved.

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Youvegotafriendinme · 14/11/2019 08:31

Sorry but I just didn’t like it. Confused

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Froggledoggleoggle · 14/11/2019 08:31

I'm not sure... It's cute but it's not the best, I'll struggle to remember anything more than it was about a dragon in a few months whereas I could still pretty clearly remember previous ones like the snowman, buster the boxer, monty and the monster under the bed.

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Afternooninthepark · 14/11/2019 08:32

Love it! So much better than last years. Reminds me of a book dd had when she was younger, ‘Too hot to hug’.

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Emmacb82 · 14/11/2019 08:32

I really like it. Monty will always be my favourite but this comes quite close. Much better than last years

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BeyondMyWits · 14/11/2019 08:33

it is very sweet, but the indie-nasal voice is just blooming irritating!

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Member984815 · 14/11/2019 08:34

It made my 18 year old cry , her younger siblings thought it was cute

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NoHummus · 14/11/2019 08:35

I wasn't sure at first, but had warmed to it (ha!) by the end. It's not my favourite one they've ever done though.

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UtterlyUnimaginativeUsername · 14/11/2019 08:36

It's okay, but I far prefer this year's Sainsbury's one.

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Flouncysinatra · 14/11/2019 08:37

@UtterlyUnimaginativeUsername link??

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ControversialFerret · 14/11/2019 08:39

Love it. I'm not normally fussed about Christmas ads but this one made me cry!

Edgar is sweet and the girl playing alongside him is lovely and saves it from being schmaltzy - she's got such an expressive face.

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Sparklingbrook · 14/11/2019 08:39

I love it and I am usually a bit meh about these ads.

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CatUnderTheStairs · 14/11/2019 08:41

Made me cry and I’m 51.

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Sallycinammonbangsthedruminthe · 14/11/2019 08:42

Edgar is a bargain 15.00 ...just bought 3...sucked in again!!!!

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