Christmas Chaos and Canine Capers

So, there I was, on a grey November afternoon, my feet up with a cup of hot glögg in hand, ready to tick off “Scoot & Kassie’s Christmas Adventure” from my never-ending list of festive films. You know, it’s not every day you encounter a movie where a cute and clever dog takes on a robbery—and honestly, that’s both utterly charming and a little bonkers at the same time.

Now, hear me out. This flick features Luke Perry—yes, that heartthrob your older sister absolutely adored in Beverly Hills 90210—as the bumbling dad. And then there’s our dynamic duo: Kassie, a spirited young girl, and her mischievous dog Scoot, who really steals the show. Their chemistry? On point, like a warm köttbullar on a cold winter’s day.

But, I gotta admit there were moments, especially when Kassie played detective, that felt a tad too predictable. Like, I could almost hear my old TV antenna complaining about the cliché. And maybe that’s what gives the movie its unique charm. Familiar but endearing.

Back in the day, we used to gather as a family to watch “En räv bakom örat,” and this flick stirs up that nostalgia. That feeling where everything seems simpler, even if it’s a puppy solving crimes.

Okay, maybe the plot is a bit… let’s say “barnslig”, like a cousin’s attempt at storytelling during a long car ride to släktingarna in the countryside. But it never promised to be more than just some feel-good fluff for a quiet December evening.

If you’re up for a dose of holiday hijinks, it’s worth a watch. Just maybe pair it with some pepparkakor and a lighthearted spirit. After all, tis the season for a bit of silliness!

Check the trailer below