The Christmas Candle

2013

1h 40m

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5.8/10

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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.

Directors

John Stephenson

Writers

Candace Lee(writer by)

Max Lucado(author by)

Eric Newman(writer by)

Stars

Hans Matheson

Samantha Barks

Lesley Manville

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David Richmond

Emily Barstow

Bea Haddington

Edward Haddington

Herbert Hopewell

Eleanor Hopewell

Lady Camdon

William Barstow

Charlie

Orphan Sarah

Old Man

Agnes Chumley

Dr. Clem

Mrs. Clem

Mrs. Chumley

Delilah Barber

Widow Leonard

Mrs. Finch

Directors

John Stephenson

Writers

Candace Lee(writer by)

Max Lucado(author by)

Eric Newman(writer by)

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7/10

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 a full-blown atheist I can let it pass as it's a conclusion that stills works in film terms to be fair. The cast are a nicely chosen bunch. Hans Matheson stands out most in the lead role, while James Cosmo supports ably - as do Lesley Manville, Sylvester McCoy and Samantha Barks. Interesting to see Susan Boyle appear in her acting debut, she's clearly not an actress though her performance is alright - a likeable onscreen presence, at worst.

r96sk14 Dec, 2023