The Christmas Candle
Year: 2013
Studio: EchoLight Studios, Impact Productions LLC, Pinewood Studios, Big Book Media
Director: John Stephenson
Cast: Hans Matheson, Samantha Barks, Lesley Manville, Sylvester McCoy, James Cosmo, Susan Boyle
Crew: Carolyn Cousins (Makeup Artist), Michelle Davidson Bell (Makeup Artist), Samantha Denyer (Makeup Artist), Holly Edwards (Makeup Artist), Sjaan Gillings (Makeup Artist), Tracey Lee (Makeup Artist)
Runtime: 100 minutes
Release: Nov 22, 2013
IMDb: 5.80/10 by 39 users
Popularity: 1
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: 0
Revenue: 2,476,775

This is a very satisfying Christmas movie. There are too many characters and a few confusing plot lines, but overall, viewers will not be disappointed. Hearing Susan Boyle's incredible voice is an added bonus. The final resolution will put everyone in a good mood and ready to spread some Christmas cheer.
You know what, pretty good! Weird, but holds some charm. 'The Christmas Candle' 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.