Home for Christmas (2014) User Reviews

Sweet with a side of awkward and clumsy

[Jackbv123 · 5/10 · 21 January 2019]

The two main characters are sweet and connect. I would have like to see more of them together doing something other than making out.

The movie suffers from a low budget and some clumsy transitions. The pathetic and awkward lives of the characters in the beginning went on a bit too long even if there were a few funny moments in that. Beth went from spineless to confident and back again with too little justification. The plot was thin and relied a bit on overused tropes.

I've never seen April Pearson before but I was suitably impressed. Despite the flaky character she had to work with, she had definite moments where you really wanted to see more.

The dialogue didn't mess around. Characters said things without holding back.

I wouldn't call this a Christmas movie, but rather a movie set at Christmas time.

Despite any complaints above, the movie was OK.

Poor script and direction (and terrible subtitles)

[fxkdrkhb · 4/10 · 4 December 2020]

Where to start?! It's great to see British movies but here the story is fine at best, the essence is there but lacks any real punch. The directing is dreadful, all the dialogue is hammy, in mere moments films like The Princess Bride (however cheesy) can make you believe in love, but here I never bought into it. The actors are very capable seeing them in wonderful drama's like Skins and Game Of Thrones, so I can only put the lack of emotion down to bad direction and bad writing. The conversation never flows. Everyone only ever speaks in single sentences and never with any conviction. It's such a frustrating movie that I'd like to love but is lacking a heart. As a side note, the person that did the subtitles on Amazon Prime must have been totally disinterested in this movie too, as half the time the subtitles just say "mumbling" when it's clear to tell what the actors are saying.

Dullest movie ever made?

[bjacob · 1/10 · 18 November 2017]

This is a classic romcom written from a Word '97 template, with all the inventiveness of a bank teller on Valium. Imagine every romcom ever made, except that the actors are less good than usual. Basically a long series of clichés, cheesy and predictable. An exercise in box ticking of worn-out narrative devices.

There are a couple of elderly characters who appear briefly and briefly awake the spectator from their slumber, but it's really too little to love. The setting in Brighton could have at least supplied some nice backdrops, but it's way underused.

I can't believe that, at the time of writing this film has a score of 7.2. Seriously people, this is one hour and a half of your life that you used to watch this. Do you really ask so little from your movies?

Amateur Hour

[katy-448-188651 · 3/10 · 25 November 2019]

Watching this film feels like you're watching a film made by a local theatre group (in a bad way). Some of the worst acting I've ever seen, especially from the best friend character. I understand it's a low budget film, but with some good actors it could have been a cute cult flick. Instead it has all the quality of an extended episode of Hollyoaks. 3 stars for effort.

Cheesy

[sarkovska-93382 · 1/10 · 28 November 2020]

No storyline, very cheesy & predictable movie that has got nothing to do with Christmas

"Home for Christmas" is that type of movie that makes you simply feel alive.

[DenisaNiculescu · 9/10 · 10 December 2014]

It has everything a Rom-Com needs: love, cheeky jokes, an awesome best friend, a pushy mother, a supportive grandfather, a nice boss (yes, they still exist), a passionate ex-girlfriend, a charismatic ex-boyfriend, sweet moments, funny ones, great quotes, a lovely story and two absolutely amazing leads. Plus, the Christmasy spirit, which I for one, am a complete fan of.

Now, you tell me, what more could you possibly need from a romantic comedy?

To end this, I have to admit that I laughed, cried and felt everything the characters went through. It is one of the movies that deserve a chance because it makes you think "hmm, that part happened to me or it might have". "Home for Christmas" is that type of movie that makes you simply feel alive.

Great Christmas light hearted romance

[tstrcps · 8/10 · 16 December 2022]

Different from the normal story line that is every Christmas movie. Ok it is clearly still girl gets man and vice versa but not the same corny line. Well acted and a sweet movie. Made a change from the crop of Christmas movies that are all the same. This one felt like it was a much more realistic scenario without elves and Santa etc. Definitely worth a watch. It is however a very English type movie and for that reason it may not appeal to all. If you like movies such as 4 weddings and a funeral then this one is definitely one for you. It even references it on occasions. It is the type of movie that puts a smile on your face.

Sweet!

[jhharris · 10/10 · 2 January 2018]

This is a very sweet movie, a movie that's all heart.

Sick film

[zvtdgxfw · 7 December 2021]

What a very good looking cast on this film. As well as the director who looks very gorgeous. I really enjoyed watching this film and it gave me a lovely, heart warming feel when viewing. Can't wait for more of Jamie's films to be released so I can watch these masterpieces!