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: Most reviews agree that the song "plays it safe". NME noted it’s a "nice, safe, mid-paced sleigh ride" with simple lyrics designed for universal appeal.

: The video is widely considered a highlight, featuring humorous parodies of classic Christmas videos like Wham!’s "Last Christmas" and East 17’s "Stay Another Day". ed_sheeran_elton_john_merry_christmas_official_...

: Reviewers from The Independent described the track as "just fine," noting it isn't brilliant but isn't "offensively bad" either. : Most reviews agree that the song "plays it safe"

: The Guardian was harsher, calling it an "overstuffed, undercooked turkey" that relies too heavily on every musical cliché available, from sleigh bells to a kids' choir. Key Observations : Reviewers from The Independent described the track

: Regardless of musical merit, critics lauded the fact that all proceeds support the Ed Sheeran Suffolk Music Foundation and the Elton John AIDS Foundation . Audience Ratings IMDb : 7.1/10 based on user feedback.

Reviews for Ed Sheeran and Elton John ’s "" generally range from finding it "phenomenally catchy" to labeling it an "undercooked turkey." While it successfully dominated the charts upon its 2021 release, critics were split on whether its heavy use of festive tropes was charming or just cynical. Critical Consensus