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You know what, pretty good! Weird, but holds some charm.
<em>'The Christmas Candle'</em> is rather religious-y, though I think it strikes a fine balance for the majority... until they deep dive into it with the ending admittedly, but as ...
The Christmas Candle
2013Movie100 minEnglish
Deep in the heart of the English countryside lies the enchanting village of Gladbury. Legend has it every 25 years an angel visits the village candlemaker and touches a single candle. Whoever lights this candle receives a miracle on Christmas Eve. But in 1890, at the dawn of the electric age, this centuries old legend may come to an end.
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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes30%
Metacritic36/100
Google Users76%
Director: John Stephenson•Genres: Drama, Family, Fantasy, Romance
Plot Summary
In the early 20th century, the small village of Gladbury is preparing for Christmas, but their hopes are fading as the legendary Christmas Candle, which was prophesied to bring prosperity, has not appeared for years. A young, skeptical woman named Emily Barstow arrives and struggles to understand the traditions. When an evangelist arrives preaching that the candle is a myth, Emily must find a way to rekindle the village's faith and discover the true meaning of Christmas.
Critical Reception
The Christmas Candle received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its message heavy-handed. Audiences, however, were somewhat more receptive, appreciating its sentimental and traditional holiday themes.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its heartfelt intentions and festive atmosphere.
- Criticized for a predictable plot and overly didactic storytelling.
- Seen by some as a charming, albeit unoriginal, holiday tale.
Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's positive message and its adherence to traditional Christmas values, finding it a heartwarming and family-friendly movie, though some noted it lacked originality.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the 1992 novel of the same name by Max Lucado.
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TrentTX
This is a very satisfying Christmas movie. There are too many characters and a few confusing plot lines, but overall, viewers will not be disappointed. Hearing Susan Boyle's incredible voice is an added bonus. The final resolution will ...