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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.

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 ed_sheeran_elton_john_merry_christmas_official_...

: A lower 2.22/5 , with users often criticizing it for being uninventive and relying on tired cliches. Discogs : 3.68/5 from community ratings. Ed Sheeran & Elton John: Merry Christmas review : Most reviews agree that the song "plays it safe"

: 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. Critical Consensus : A lower 2

: 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

: 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".