Christmas on Mistletoe Farm (2022) User Reviews

Just wait. It will get worse.

[hrscrzytricia · 3/10 · 26 November 2022]

I watched this not expecting anything except maybe a cheesy hallmark type romcom. It's so ridiculous I laughed like crazy. I kept watching to see if it got worse. And it didn't disappoint! I think it was made for elementary kids, who like slapstick comedy. I kept expecting Macaulay Calkin to jump out anytime. Might be a fun movie for kids. Throw in a little sci-fi and you'd have the perfect film for mystery science theater. And don't forget there's many references to the village people thrown in. And a western theme only those from London who have never left the city could come up with.

The acting is horrid. But the animals are cute. And the story is disjointed. It's a story my 8 year could have easily written and directed.

well, its very...

[ops-52535 · 5/10 · 23 November 2022]

Unlike the average american christmas boogaloos, with rich and perfect people in star spangled decked halls of joy, dressed up with the hottest of christmas clothes and gifts that makes the average tv viewer dizzy of expectations and cravings...

mostly because this is a british made flick on the topic. Most of all its a darn colourfilled charade of a christmas parade, set in the hilly meadows rural south of london somewhere, where a lonesome overworked ,just widoved man and his 5 children celebrates the holidays at a just inherited from an estranged fathers farm. But the hi-fi feeling of lack of wi.fi, and a commanding boss in the city that demands the biggest project in the companys history to be ready at the 24th of december, and the culprit that has to do that job is the allready stressed out single father.

... i shall not spoil more of the fun, just say that this film is for the most childiest children and ditto adults, because its chaos deluxe but enchanting for sure.

The production overall bears signs of amateurism, the lead cameraman has for sure blue jeans, and the light settings are somehow too bright, but the decorations and colourfilled x-mas light settings do shake the foundations of a grumpy old man, story and plot though aint more than it should be.a small recommend.

I expected...

[susan-mcgarvie · 3/10 · 26 November 2022]

I would have expected more of a British Christnas film... first if all... the birth of the kids was a joke... so badly made!!! The characters are impossible and not even a little bit believable. The bossnis detestable from.the get go. The mate is an idiot and the townsfolk are too fairy-tailish. The only characters I enjoyed were the children and the animals, they were a cuteness overload, although the children were overly childishly scripted. Then the ridiculousness of it, all exaggeratted to the point of not being able to stop watching it but shaking my head in disbelief during the whole thing!!!

Ridiculous, frustrating, & a waste of time

[colleen-mccartney · 1/10 · 26 November 2022]

I'm a fan of cheesy Christmas movies but this was not that.

Honestly got irritated and frustrated at so many turns. There was Emotional manipulation all over the place that was just glossed over & that really bothered me.

The story was all over the place & while I'm used to Christmas movies being just that this gave me whiplash going from one thing to another without making any sense.

There are so many Christmas movies don't waste your time on this one.

Characters were chaotic to say the least. I usually like just about every Christmas movie but this was disappointing. Instead of a feel good movie this triggered my anxiety repeatedly.

So bad

[julienicholson-12168 · 1/10 · 2 December 2022]

Lazy writing, very predictable and I love a predictable Christmas 'daytime' movie, but this was beyond appalling. Beano acted like some sort of demented imbecile, the head teacher was such a bitch she was not at all realistic and the big boss was so thoroughly unlikable that her business would have gone bust many years ago. Obvious city guy has to shout at locals for riding their horse on country lanes, kids have to wear swimming goggles and fairy wings because they are from such a bohemian family.

Not one likeable character. Weak story, not worth battling beyond the first 30 minutes.

I was so disappointed as I thought I'd found a terrific British Christmas movie. If this is the best on offer then I'd rather cr@p in my hands and clap.

I was hoping to have found the next 'Nativity' but sadly disappointed.

I wanted to love what seemed like a sort of Christmas Nanny McPhee, at least from the trailer.

[fsu_91 · 2/10 · 25 November 2022]

Then the family goes to the farm. I watched (and liked) it and even laughed out loud a couple of times. That is, until the children (who are charming) meet the farm hand, Beano. The character was so, so over the top (think a British Jim Carrey on coke or meth). His frenetic energy and ZERO pauses/breaks/downtime were overwhelming. It was like he was trying to channel Robin Williams, but the bits he did felt very, very rehearsed, with none of the improvisational charm Williams was so famous for. We only made it about 15 minutes after his introduction. I just couldn't take it any more. It had potential, which makes it sad. Even that character could have been tolerable if he hadn't been running at 1000% every moment he was on screen. Maybe David Frost or a different British comic could have done the role justice...

Awful!

[rachelbruton71 · 1/10 · 27 November 2022]

Well, that's an hour and a half of my life wasted........!

The only decent thing about this film was the animals which had better acting skills than the humans, which is a shame as two of them were great characters in a very well known British comedy based in the Costa Blanca.

There's a scene where the main character's obnoxious manager and a colleague turn up at the farm in a silver car which shows a personalised number plate on the back, but when the car is shown arriving at the farm, the number plate on the front is completely different. They're shown seconds apart so impossible to miss!!

Dreadful - even toddlers may struggle to keep interest

[JamesR1973 · 2/10 · 29 November 2022]

It seems many of the reviews here have never seen any of Debbie Issit's work - namely the Nativity franchise.

This follows the same pattern: silly script and story, poor acting, choppy editing and weird costumes. It even has the same premise of a hassled father and an odd "Mr Poppy" type creepy character. However, this is even worse and looks like it's been made with a budget of about £100.

It's obviously aimed for younger kids, but it flits between slapstick humour and more serious issues around gender and loss of a parent. As a result, the tone is all over the place and I'm not convinced there's enough there to satisfy even the most easily pleased child.

One to avoid.

Unique take on an old classic

[timmyb_84 · 15 December 2022]

As you know from watching the previews, this movie is a re-imagining of the classic movie Some Like It Hot (the one with Marilyn Monroe). Unlike the original, this one took place on a farm rather than a train. And instead of it being really funny it was a mishmash of random, random (I mean random) randomness.

The movie was a little predictable because I expected to have the movie be about boring farm life (the easy going life with animals and such) and so I was not at all surprised to see a village militia attacking investors with cow manure and raw meat.

This movie is expected to win many awards at the Oscars this year, particularly in the category of "how to squeeze every minute out of a 90 minute movie". As you watch it, you constantly assume it's wrapping up, only to find out it's not even half way done! Impressive!

Would I watch it again? That is a good ques... duh, yes I would!

Silly but heartwarming

[shadows-17887 · 7/10 · 24 November 2023]

Cute and silly. It was over dramatic and overacted, I think on purpose. I think I'm some ways it was meant to be a bit of a spoof on the overdone "save the farm" type Christmas movies with an intense climax all pent up in one moment. Some people may find this cringe or obnoxious but I found it very funny and silly. I had a smile on through most of the movie.

Don't forget all the animals! Baby pigs, baby goats, fabulous ponies, it was adorable. I'm sure kids would love it with the furries and bright colors.

The production quality was a bit low. There were some glitches that I couldn't tell if it was the movie or Netflix.

Easily the Worst Movie I Have Ever Seen in My Life

[ebuckman-82550 · 10/10 · 26 November 2022]

Every year, I watch what I anticipate to be the worst Holiday movies of the season, and play a fun little game where they earn points based on how tropey and cringey they are. This one blew every movie I have ever watched out of the water. The acting? Phenomenal(ly terrible). The costuming? I think the design team just picked up a pattern book that said "World's Ugliest Crochet" and went with it, zero further thought. The hoe-down country bedazzle/on and off queer-coding of some characters? CHEF'S KISS. I believe in gentle parenting and am generally a patient and peaceful person, but this movie made me think if I were in the protagonists' shoes I would do my best to reinstate capital punishment for that village. Every single turn in the plot somehow takes you to a more nightmarish destination than you were before. I was actually filled with rage. It was so beautiful. I'm crying.

So much yelling and chaos. I had a headache by the end of the movie.

[trinaboice · 6/10 · 26 October 2023]

IN A NUTSHELL:

After inheriting a farm at Christmas time, a widowed father makes a bumpy adjustment to village life - while his kids hatch a plan to stay there forever.

The movie was written and directed by Debbie Isitt. If you love ridiculous, campy comedies, you'll enjoy this. If you're hoping for more, you might want to skip this one.

THINGS I LIKED: Scott Garnham does a great job portraying a completely stressed out, uptight single father who tries to keep his family together while meeting work deadlines, all while managing this strange farm he suddenly inherited.

The children and animals are all adorable, especially the baby goats.

It's entertaining to see British people talk with a country twang and have a western hoedown.

There are 3 unexpected musical numbers that are super corny and fun.

Keep watching during the final rolling credits to see some more singing and a cute message at the end.

It's fun to travel to the British countryside.

All of the village people were clearly defined and entertaining.

THINGS I DIDN'T LIKE: We see a sanitized version of baby goats being born. In other words, we don't see anything but fluffy goats appearing.

Some of the characters are more like cartoon characters with their over-the-top performances.

So much yelling and chaos. I had a headache by the end of the movie.

Not all of the humor lands.

The romance element of the story is so rushed and unrealistic with a final kiss that hasn't been earned. Why would Miss Ashley even find Matt Cunningham attractive when all he did during the majority of the movie was complain, argue, and shout?

Extremely predictable story.

None of the characters showed any respect for one another's boundaries.

TIPS FOR PARENTS: Some profanity.

Farm poo Father/son relationships.

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Awful

[jannettehinsley · 1/10 · 30 November 2022]

Actor portraying the lead character tries very hard to be relatable The film went down hill in my opinion as soon as the children started to speak.

Why do British film makers always seem to cast actors from stage school.

The squeaky, faux toddler diction is painful to listen to.

Whiny voices attempting to be cute.

Manipulation tactics using deceased relatives is gross.

Beano character reminds me of Bennie from Crossroads but not as endearing.

References to other popular childrens films seems like a desperate attempt at being relevant.

It's really not deep but we switched it off after 30 mins.

Not it.

[tatevlilitbuddies · 1/10 · 30 November 2022]

This movie is by far the cringiest movie I've ever watched. Everything was extremely chaotic. The acting was not the best. The wardrobe is horrific. My eyes would've started bleeding because of it. The ending was rushed. The hoe down, cringiest and cheesiest thing ever. Like what the heck. I didn't know it was possible for a movie to be this cringy.

Remember when the goat fell in hole? Well that was the worlds stupids scene. The goat fell in a 1 foot whole and literally they acted like it was so deep. They all held on to each other so one doesn't fall. Everything was exaggerated.

The plot sucked. It could've been 1000 times better.

I tried

[OddlesOfNoodles · 1/10 · 27 November 2022]

I tried so hard to get thru the entire movie but I couldn't. I LOVE Christmas movies but this one was obnoxious. I watched half of it....so painful.

The little boy who wears sparkles is the best part of the movie.

The BeanO character is too much......over the top ridiculous personality. He's a little creepy too.

The cruella character is annoying....what's with the perfume? I don't get it.

Overall it's an over the top predictable small town save the farm, single dad finds love, kids overcome a death in the family kind of movie.

Sorry Netflix, I usually enjoy your extra cheesy Christmas movies.

Objectively terrible :D

[charmichael-46931 · 1/10 · 19 December 2022]

I am all for cheesy Christmas movies, but I honestly don't know what this is. I would dig the over the top performance if it weren't for the incredibly bad script. The "love story" is not earned at all, neither is the character arch.

Even considering that this is a kids movie, i find the uncritical depiction of village-life questionable. For example, the movie promotes alternative schooling, which in this case simply means let the kids do whatever they want. Yes, school should be fun, but come on - there is value in formal education.

I guess the take home message is supposed to be, work less and spent time with your family. Seeing this movie I'd rather work and never get children :D

My mom's comment: this is garbage.

Do yourself a favor and watch literally anything else.

Note to self: Skip the British Christmas movies

[thegrumpyenby · 1/10 · 22 December 2022]

I really think we shouldn't let the Brits try their hand at Christmas movies anymore. Love Actually was different; I'm talking about the Hallmark-style Christmas movies here.

So, I don't expect much from a Christmas movie. I'm here for the beaten-up tropes, the inane nonsequiturs, and even the absolutely nonsensical decision-making done by characters. But I am not here for the absolute cringefest that is British Christmas movies. The horribly unfunny over-the top acting is painful. The storyline is barely there. The poop jokes sure are, though. It's got everything about British humour that I dislike but if that's your thing, then you'll probably love this.

People in the reviews are saying this is a kid's movie. Well, then maybe Netflix should not have suggested it to me based on my entirely non-kids viewing behaviour. But either way, I'd like to think smart kids wouldn't enjoy this either. ;)

Ridiculous

[jasondeegan · 1/10 · 10 December 2022]

The current average of 4.4 is actually buoyed by people who are giving it a 10 because of how awful it is - meaning it's actually far worse. Every 2022 trope is included, nothing about the real reason Christmas exists.

While the bright colors are enjoyable, the rest of the film is filled with horrible over-acting, a totally predictable story line, wardrobe that is over the too in a bad way and a frenetic pace that isn't enjoyable. The animals couldn't come close to saving what is an unwatchable film. Even my children, who will watch just about anything, were over it pretty quickly.

Netflix makes such garbage.

Best Worst Xmas movie ever!

[jkkwhite · 9/10 · 1 December 2022]

As I read the reviews, I agreed with every one of them. The good, the bad, and the ugly. This movie was just great. Such a range of feelings. I was stupefied and laughing and even a few moments of teary-eyed. It was awful and fabulous, terrible and glorious all at the same time. The kids were fantastic! Buster was my favorite. The adults all hilariously overacted. Beano was very endearing. The animals were perfection. It was very unique and I enjoyed every moment of it! It reminds me of a television version of an English Christmas panto!! You should watch this, just for kicks, and without much expectation.

Like a rip off of nativity

[LetsReviewThat26 · 5/10 · 9 December 2022]

I felt myself watching this movie and thought that halfway thorugh it reminded me of something. I couldnt quit remember then I thought its like nativity, but a bad version with not very good singing. Dont get me wrong the movie was alright still. A little cheesy but Beano played by scott paige was interesting. He was the mister poppy of the movie and even more over the top. The acting was a little terrible from some of the cast and they even had several actors from the nativity franchise. But when it comes down to it, it was still a nice family film to watch, there were parts that made me laugh and it was a little heartfelt at times. So despite it looking cheap and such it was just fun.

All that's wrong with British.

[mattfrancis-60254 · 1/10 · 29 September 2023]

This movie, newly released, is everything wrong with British films, casting and film making. You don't see it. They don't see it. The real problems with the movie is fairly obvious or should be. Low ratings as well ti back that up. I mean, compare this movie with some awful ones on Netflix and it's average at most. But let's start with the acting. They tried too hard in a poor script but all felt really basic level and this came across sort of slap stick, wasn't funny, was really boring actually.

Then, the setting. Just take a look. The farm, house, etc, just everything. Awful. Unrealistic also. How can you mess up a Christmas movie? Where's the emotion? Well you've casted this lot, so that's why this lacked. British just can't make films. British actors are really overrated and some actually underused.

Many people get into acting schools and film schools with a lot of money to pull them through. Sadly, once they've made it a few years or months in some cases, they'll do some sort of tv series, or something low key which they believe to be great and then get casted in a movie like this. They shouldn't be. Casting and acting is really messed up in this country. Really. And it shows in the work. Total embarrassment.

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[d_penn · 2/10 · 16 December 2023]

You know how the holidays can just completely wear you down, leaving you more exhausted than you ever thought possible? Watching Christmas on Mistletoe Farm leaves you feeling like you've wrapped a dozen presents, chaperoned your kid's in-class holiday party, and thoroughly decked every single hall in your home - I'm talking you-used-a-ladder levels of thorough, here. This movie is 100 solid minutes of barnyard humor (you bet a baby pig pees in someone's face) and maudlin moments (did I mention that these kids have a dead mom, which is apparently a prerequisite for Christmas movies?).

* too long the lil jokes were cute but cones up short.

Goofy but cute

[kristineoff · 5/10 · 28 December 2022]

Yes, this movie is silly and completely unrealistic, but the cottage, the animals, and the costumes are cute. I think Cobbledon must have a troop of magic elves knitting and crocheting away furiously in the middle of the night, making all the colorful and quirky handcrafted sweaters, caps and afghans that the cast wears. Even though the plot was over the top, it was fun to see all the creative ensembles the characters wear and satisfying to see them all finding their love matches at the end of the movie. It was a good movie to watch while crocheting, as it provided pleasant, uplifting entertainment that I didn't need to watch closely to follow.

Wanted to love it...

[steven-neal · 3/10 · 26 December 2022]

This is funny! It's watchable, too, if you go in with no expectations of a coherent plot or even that one scene or bit seems at all connected to the next. It's not even just that the story is more disconnected than an amateur improv troup's debut, it's also an emotional roller coaster. You're led from one heartwarming scene with baby lambs being hand-nursed straight into a Little Rascal's homage only to find yourself staring down a Braveheart charge...and a Texas Christmas hoedown in this quaint English village?

This movie really is funny though because the cast is hilarious! It's very well acted and that makes the whole show seem even more over-the-top. Go in wanting to have a laugh and with the full knowledge that you're watching 15 to 20 loosely connected skits and you're destined to have a laugh or three.

3 stars because my wife and I laughed constantly, in between trying to figure out what the heck was going on.

UK's Revenge for Mary Poppins

[wcbagley-90802 · 5/10 · 24 December 2022]

This movie was so ridiculous it lapped itself and became funny again. The bits mocking America and even the song YMCA (in Party City cowboy hats for some reason) convinced me that this is the UK's revenge for Dick Van Dyke in Mary Poppins. Why did the dad and the vet get together at the end? Is it just because they are the only single people in town? Why are the land developers at the final Christmas hoe down? Where did the kids get the tiny ATVs? I was horrified by every scene and it's level of ridiculousness to the point that I was rolling on the floor by the end. Well done, UK government film commission. Well done.