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Script is muah. Pretty cliché and a bit cringe sometimes. Nonetheless everything looks great, and it's a fun movie where you can laugh about some of the simple and awkward scenes.

It's a Christmas romance movie , being cheesy is a given , the actors are likeable , the movie is enjoyable therefore it's actually a pretty good Christmas movie.

The fact you can tell what's going to happen at every moment is possibly the best thing about this. If you want to chill have wine and watch something not so serious it is perfect for that. Very cliche and very cute

Very cliche Christmas film but it will make you feel good inside.The actors were likeable but I felt that none of it was very realistic, but then again, romance never really is. Moreover, with Christmas coming up I think it would be nice to have more romance films like this. I just wish this film was a little more thought out.

It's cheesy and terrible, yet somehow charming and watchable, especially if you're into these cheap Christmas movies - like I am!

The one thing I will say is - if you own a decent 4K oled tv, this movies shows it off surprisingly well... not really where I expected to witness really good picture quality, that's something I would expect from a hollyweird blockbuster, but it looked great which really surprised me and probably made the film more watchable than it actually was!

It's basically a fun movie although don't expect it to be realistic . It's a Christmas fantasy movie shall I say and just try to watch it . The thing is , just don't get things too seriously . Just turn off the realistic stuff and have fun . The knight is adorable . And the leads are just good together .

This Netflix Christmas holiday comedy romance offers up the by now typical time travel turmoil of a knight in the 14th century Norwich, England transported to 21st century Bracebridge, Ohio (though supposedly the actual location is the city by the same name in Ontario, Canada). What's a little different in this time period mix up between the possible romantic couple is that the surprising and relatively stress-free storyline that somehow even so keeps its audience entertained with a lot of time period oddities and peculiarities. It's nice for a change, in today's high-tension socio-political environment to come across a movie that doesn't require and involve a lot of melodramatics and instead offers up a pleasant and uplifting theatrical experience at this time of year.

I Adore Romanic Christmas films and can suspend reality and accept most things, but this... was too much. Zero effort made in terms of research, clearly. It makes no sense, for example a 14th century knight gets in a car and knows how to reverse and drive, but struggles with steering straight? Mittens leave finger marks? Windows in a castle? Etc etc etc. It's just an utter joke, and more than anything I'm disappointed because I love this genre and feel a bit cheated, it could have been done so well, with a bit more care and attention to detail. This just feels slapped together.

What a lovely, heartwarming and smile inducing film. Vanessa was made to star in Christmas romances, let's be honest. If you want to smile, love a cheesy romance, love a Christmas movie and a little bit of fantasy, this one is most definitely for you.

Another Netflix Christmas original starring the ever lovely Vanessa Hudgens. The film doesn't take itself too seriously and neither should the viewer. The sets are beautifully decorated, Vanessa's outfits are stunning and the warm Christmas magic and silly romantic jokes are amplified by the charming co-star, Josh Whitehouse as Sir Cole. This film has many plot holes and ridiculous, even eye-rolling, moments, but seriously, just suspend some disbelief, pour yourself some Noel Nog and enjoy the charming chemistry and warm Christmas spirit the two leads bring.

Very poor movie imho. I would sum it up with one word... "reasons". The story is so glaringly bad I just can't watch it unless I say "reasons" when my thinking mind wants an answer. A knight from the 1300s is sent to modern day to complete a quest... (say it with me) why? Reasons. Said knight speaks perfect modern english... I mean they don't even try to have him have trouble with it.. and ends up in the home of Vanessa Hudgens who isn't the slightest bit concerned about having a total stranger in her home, why? Reasons. Knight is in no way freaked out or scared of the modern world.. why? Reasons... oh I am sure the rest of the plot was riveting but I couldn't make it past the scene where Vanessa comes out in a slinky skin tight red dress and this man from 1300 doesn't say anything (or do anything) politically incorrect. Frankly, I hate to offend but Josh Whitehouse is not right for a leading man. He is goofy looking and thin hardly someone you would think would be a knight. His character is nothing more than an over grown man boy, as you know, you would find in a 1300's warrior.

It's cute, cheesy and a feel good movie. Most likely suitable for young kids. Why not for adults too, if you are looking for something easy and light and just want to relax.

But for me the acting was so clumsy (well, Vanessa was kind of okay) and dialogue was written so badly that I just couldn't enjoy it. The knight wasn't natural at all and and didn't have any charm even though he tried so hard to be cute and charming. And the main couple had so little chemistry that it felt forced.

Even when there is everything you want in a Christmas movie, is still lacks that magical and fairy tale like feeling. There is magic in the plot, but the viewer doesn't feel it and the movie is overall flat and boring. It didn't make you feel anything, it just passed by.

(this is my first ever review so i apologize if it isn't a great and detailed review)

i know that some find it cliché and cheap, which explains the low rating of 5.5 but i really like this movie. It's my comfort movie. I watched it for the first time with my brother, dad and grandma and i just loved everything about it. This is probably the first ever rom-com that i've watched twice (because i am just about to watch it now as i am writing this review).

Others find it boring and cliché but in my opinion its funny and a really heartwarming and cute story. I definitely recommend it if you want to watch something that is easy to watch.

Painfully obvious product placement and a bad storyline. I feel like I watched a 90 minute commercial of Alexa and netflix itself. How many netflix productions they casually show in their own movies is simply ridiculous. Then there are a lot of plot holes (Why is a guy from 14th century England sent to some 21th century small town in America? How does Brookes hair look perfect right after a load of snow hit her? How can mittens leave prints of fingers?) Well the storyline contains the usual compassion BS they always put in those movies, a romance one could not care less about and the usual stereotypical naive children (how do you even get in the middle of a frozen lake - and then stop and stand still until someone comes to your rescue?) I won't even mention the poor special effects and the bad puns. This movie really killed my Christmas mood. Can we have July again? Please.

I love knights on horses and any fantasy stuff, so that caught my eye after passing up some other mediocre attempts at modern Christmas fare and enduring some that I wish I hadn't. This one is actually entertaining, and Josh Whitehouse really adds a lot to the film. He's not only very attractive but seems to be a great actor. Except neither he nor Vanessa Hudgens could act like there was real chemistry between them. I felt Emmanuelle Chriqui (the sister) would have actually been better in this part. Hudgens just lacked something I can't quite put my finger on. There were fun bits and clever bits and most of the scenery was well done if not over-done (there's such a thing as too many decorations). I enjoyed this film.

Around 30 minutes in the film, they show Vanessa's car with the tree on the roof of the car. Then you see the car without a tree on its top. Finally they pick the tree and you see the Knight trying the tree on the roof of the car...

Yes, the movie has many flaws as far as writing, directing and acting go.

Yes, it is cliché (a lot).

But it perfectly depicts what a Christmas movie should be about. Seasonal movies, in my opinion, are not meant to be works of art, but instead a tool/device/vehicle to remember the public what the season should be about. Add to that the chivalry code, honor and bravery and you have this movie.

This is the worst movie that I have seen this year. I don't understand why Netflix makes this kind of movie.

Josh Whitehouse is fantastic. Extremely likable and very funny. I love that this is a time travel movie where the driving force isn't how confused and freaked out the traveler is, over and over again. Cole is clearly a renaissance man, looking for his mission as a knight. He keenly observes everything, and learns quickly from his observations. It's clear that he doesn't spend too much time questioning what he doesn't know or understand, and is open to the fact that just because something can't be logically explained, doesn't mean it isn't possible. Instead, he focuses on the moment, and what matters. Being kind, compassionate, and level headed. I also like that Brooke is accepting and accommodating. I think Vanessa did a great job.

Is this movie perfect? No. But it's cute, funny, enjoyable, and very sweet. It's not a 10, but I've already watched it twice with my wife and enjoyed it both times. For that, it's a 10 to me. Not to mention all of the ridiculous grinches who give this great, feel good flick such a low rating. It certainly deserves better.

Bring on the sequel! I'd love to see Cole take Brooke back to his time and show her around. And his brother is a very sweet and interesting character as well.

This movie has a great cast, with a good Christmas message and the BEST concept ever (I am a sucker for the doe-eyed time traveler who knows nothing of todays technology trope) but it's also not very well explained. Don't think too hard on it, because there is very little background as to why the plot happens and why his quest is exactly what his quest is, but if you just wanna tune out and enjoy a silly original Christmas movie with an adorable concept extremely well executed, then this movie is for you.

I adore rom-com Christmas movies. I have watched her previous and amazing Netflix movie 'The princess switch' multiple times and love this actress. All the actors were really sweet and did their parts, but it felt mechanical. I also was no fan of the plot and the lack of depth in dealing with going from one era to the next. That must be seriously confusing, but there was no room in the story for any depth in to dealing with this matter.

The movie felt superficial, robotical and incredibly staged. Even the special hair and make up was not really professionally done. I don't want to rant, but was really disappointed after watching it.

The movie is good but it could have been better. It felt too short to me for some reason but it was not boring or uninteresting. According to my review strategy:

Story: 1/2, Task Fulfillment: 1/1, Actors: 1/2, Direction, Cinematography and Soundtrack: 1/2, Viewer Satisfaction: 1/2, Wow Factor: 0/1