A Very British Christmas

Full disclaimer, I love Hallmark Christmas movies. I now feel like I imagine Americans do when they watch them; do all small towns in America really have Christmas Tree farms and cookie factories? Probably not. For American tourists let me manage your expectations; the only airport in Yorkshire anywhere near is Leeds Bradford. If you were stranded at the airport you would get a taxi to the nearest premier inn. Never in all my time living in Leeds did a steam train with compartment pull up as part of a normal service! Don't get me started on the male lead's accent... other than that - terrible!

G-rated, formulaic, and utterly predictable. Feel-good for the younger set. Too much soft focus and quirky music. But, the child and her gran are a delight. A respite from the felonious characters of other Christmas movies. Pretty location. Light a candle, drink a nog, and sour back with a Hallmark-style movie.

I loved this movie for personal reasons as it reminded me of my daughter who moved with her family to live in Canada.

Knaresborough was one of my memorable highlights when I visited Yorkshire many years ago.

I enjoyed the scenery, spirit of Christmas & romantic aspects. I didn't allow the accents to spoil it. Seeing a movie without Sci-fi, violence & swearing is a refreshing change.

My only disappointment is that we never heard singing at the end.

Lily James would have been perfect in the lead role as she has musical & acting talent & more music would have been a welcome addition.

Yes, it was twee, but glad we just happened to switch on the Tele and stumbled upon this movie.

It brought a tear or two to my eyes as I saw it through the eyes of a child with happy memories of the festive season shared with family as well as my visit to Knaresborough.

I assume the director cut his teeth on tv adverts

ok so the acting is awful

the cafe patrons are hilariously bad (hands up who wants to be in a christmas film?) a 'town cryer-a gram' is a brilliant idea

'andrew' is clearly from the south of england but the little girl is adorable "sweetheart"

it's a fantasy, we don't have 'steam trains' it's the 21st century or stationmasters although is he supposed to be santa?

But the biggest crime is no mention knaresboroughs most famous resident 'old mother shipton' no petrified well, no premonition's, no witches at all, a missed opportunity me thinks!

This film was so enjoyable, with beautiful settings. It wasn't like most of the Christmas movies that play in abundance, because of the rich characters and the actors convincing performances. I recommend this movie for a relaxing and cozy time.