Greetings, salutations, and a seasonal welcome to all you movie aficionados. Here are my considerations and recommendation for The Perfect Christmas Village.
Story: 1.25/2 - Direction and Pace: 2.75/4 - Performances: 1.25/2 - Enjoyment: 1.25/2
Total 6.50/10
The perfect Christmas Village comes with one flaw, it's the Groundhog of Christmas Day. Yes, this is one of those stories that emphasise too much of a good thing is too much. For Darcy, it's her continuous awakening to open presents, eat Christmas dinner with full trimmings, take romantic walks, and have the perfect ugly Chrimbo jumper lovingly knitted up by your perfect man - even with his terrible Irish accent. Live the same day, every day, and it will wear thin, like the poor sheep whose wool is making all those damned jumpers. On the whole, the movie works, and though the story is relatively basic and merry, especially when compared to Groundhog Day, there's enough to keep you amused for the hour-and-a-half runtime. In no small way, this is down to the director, who tells the tale at a gentle stroll of a pace while keeping the telling light-hearted. He adds to the heartwarming atmosphere with a plethora of lovely shots. The performers also do a grand job of keeping the picture light and amusing; though, it becomes a tad irksome when the Irish accents start a'slippin'. So, is perfection all it's cracked up to be - or does Darcy need a few foibles in her life? You'll simply have to watch the movie to find out.
And, on that note: I happily recommend The Perfect Christmas Village, AKA Christmas Perfection, for all the lovers and the fans of Christmas Romance flicks. It's delightful viewing merriment, ideal for cuddling and snuggling with a loved one on a cold, wet afternoon or evening.
Please check out my HO! HO! HO! Christmas Belles list to see where I ranked the movie.
Take Care, Stay Well, And Best Wishes For A Merry Christmas.
