: 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.
: Reviewers from The Independent described the track as "just fine," noting it isn't brilliant but isn't "offensively bad" either. ed_sheeran_elton_john_merry_christmas_official_...
: 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 : Regardless of musical merit, critics lauded the
: 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 Guardian was harsher, calling it an
: 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".