In its unapologetic leaning into tropes, stellar casting, idyllic locations and occasional venturing off of the beaten path, A Castle for Christmas does something totally underrated: It gives us exactly what we want this holiday season.
Despite its smattering of shortcomings, A Castle For Christmas is gently disarming, heartening, holiday-themed escapism that’s as satisfying as a cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter’s night.
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The PlaylistAsher Luberto
The PlaylistAsher Luberto
A Castle for Christmas delights in a stuffed-stocking of tropes and still offers a few surprises.
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The New York TimesLisa Kennedy
The New York TimesLisa Kennedy
Likeable stars with little frisson, Elwes and Shields are also saddled with a formulaic script.