The Knight Before Christmas certainly isn’t going to win any awards this year, but that isn’t why it exists — and that’s okay. The cast looks like they’re having an excellent time; I had an excellent time watching them play out this big-hearted rom-com.

| Jul 10, 2024

...a fairly worthless piece of work that rarely lives up to the promise of its irresistible setup.

| Original Score: 1.5/4 | Jan 9, 2022

It's a perfectly acceptable contribution to the developing Netflix Christmas romance genre.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Jul 8, 2020

It's all harmless enough, and I'm not afraid to admit that despite my best efforts to be cynical I actually warmed to The Knight Before Christmas.

| Original Score: B- | Jan 8, 2020

Thematically and structurally the film is an overdone Christmas romance which doesn't really bring anything new to the table, other than an actual knight in armour wandering around in 2019.

| Dec 13, 2019

They've put no effort whatsoever into historical accuracy. Outside of the Christmas Prince franchise (part three streaming now), this is as good-bad as it gets.

| Dec 9, 2019

None of it makes any sense, and it's fine. In fact, I love it!

| Dec 2, 2019

Everything about the plot feels lazy and dull. The editing is so choppy and fast that it feels like even the editor is bored.

| Nov 28, 2019

These little details, good and bad, are the points that end up standing out about The Knight Before Christmas, as the rest of the film follows a well-worn path.

| Nov 26, 2019

...so sweet it might give you diabetes, but if saccharine is to your liking, then this movie should be right up your alley.

| Original Score: 6.5/10 | Nov 25, 2019

The "Christmas" offering from the streaming giant, starring Vanessa Hudgens as a thirty-something who falls for a knight from the 14th century, is... not great!

| Nov 22, 2019

Let's be clear: A certain amount of ridiculousness is acceptable when it comes to Christmas movies. But this one is so absurd, so unrealistic...

| Nov 22, 2019

Netflix's The Knight Before Christmas is a perfectly charming holiday rom-com, with plenty of time-travel hijinks and a valiant effort from its stars.

| Original Score: 2.5/5 | Nov 22, 2019

Because of its endearing and hopeful message, The Knight Before Christmas makes a worthy addition to Netflix's catalog of Christmas originals-and it's a strong seasonal watch.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Nov 22, 2019

The Knight Before Christmas doesn't reinvent the Christmas rom-com genre, but there's a surprising amount to love about the film. You can't help but admire the film's sense of earnestness and its message about love and empathy.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Nov 21, 2019

The Knight Before Christmas is exactly the kind of holiday movie you want from Netflix, and I'd even go so far as to say it's the best straightforward Christmas romcom the streaming service has ever turned out.

| Nov 21, 2019

The Knight Before Christmas isn't perfect but it comes as close as a Christmas rom-com about a knight and science teacher can.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Nov 21, 2019

Romantic, witty and sincere, with an occasional sharpness to offset the festive syrup. Their bread dough kneading scene is very sweet, like Ghost for Nigella fans.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Nov 21, 2019

Indeed, those looking to dismiss Knight as just another corny holiday movie likely won't be converted, but for connoisseurs of the genre, it's far better than most.

| Nov 21, 2019

The Knight Before Christmas has every possible festive ingredient you could want, even a puppy in a stocking(!). Cynics need not apply, there's nothing here for you.

| Nov 21, 2019