Despite its smattering of shortcomings, “A Castle For Christmas” is gently disarming, heartening, holiday-themed escapism that’s as satisfying as a cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter’s night. Di…
’s romcom is centered on a divorcée who, after a public meltdown, buys a castle in Scotland, meets a dreamy duke and regains her creative vitality. Trading cloying for cute, treacly for tolerable, and caustic for comforting, its sincere, aspirational sentiments about it never being too late to write your own second chapter feel genuinely meaningful, making up for its struggles to pay off unrequited setups.
Not only do the townsfolk recognize Sophie and unwaveringly support her work, but she discovers that the palatial palace from her dad’s youth is for sale. The only problem is that obstinate owner Myles , an adversarial, cash-strapped duke, is reticent to hand over the keys. He finagles a dastardly deal: a 90-day escrow that allows her to take immediate ownership provided he continues to live there with her during that time and, if she backs out, his ownership will be reinstated.
Those in Sophie’s inner circle — her knitter’s club — are allowed impactful arcs subtly woven into the film’s fabric. Though gregarious group leader Helen remains relatively unchanged, Angus is forced to come to terms with lingering grief after the death of his husband. Innkeeper Maisie’s journey involves forgiving former beau Thomas , while Rhona’s involves leaning into her free-spirited side.
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