I thought this was an excellent example of a "Cozy Mystery"
Yes, there is a death. But no gore, no swearing. Minimal violence. No sexual content, although, perhaps a suggestion of it, vaguely. But no nudity or more than a kiss.

The acting, in parts, was a little O.T.T. in parts, a little more like on stage, where it is exaggerated, so people at the back of the theatre can see them.
But some how, it worked? Or maybe my love of theatre made it understandable?
The lead was excellent, really. Just perfect. Some big names appear, that surprised me, because this didn't seem like a huge budget movie.
The story was excellent, up until the end. The end, I thought was a little lack lustre and unimaginative. Without giving a spoiler, it is hard to explain. But a certain lack of some twists and turns, maybe let the movie down a little?

I am always looking for "Cozy Mysteries"
I find that they are easy to watch, bring you in to the mystery. There is not too much "Reality" to them. I find that very refreshing. I get more misery in the real world! I don't always want to see reality, warts n all, bad language, gore, nudity. That kind of viewing, may be more realistic. But they are also a dime a dozen.

A good Cozy Mystery, you don't have to mute it if children or parents walk in. Most people would, I think, be happy to sit down with their family to watch it, without fear or embarrassment.

Great great great movie if you love the genre, Christmas decorations, gnomes and a good movie to relax.
I rated it 8 out of 10. But I would love this to be a returning movie series. Or at least, the people involved, continue making "Cozy Mysteries".
They made this an amazing and enjoyable viewing for this very under served genre.
I don't understand why there isn't more. You don't need a block busting budget. You don't need a star studded cast. Just a few respected or able actors, with a fair cast behind them. The stories don't even need to be mind blowing.
This did have some big names and they were brilliant.
Please! This growing fan base need more! More and more people are looking to leave all of the violence, bad language and reality at the door. Then sit cozy and step in to a world of mystery, where even murder, is quaint. I don't need to see the insides of the victim. Just a loving, caring people, and try to figure out, which one is a killer, thief, naughty person underneath the facade.

I really wanted to give this more than 8, but I think it is fair.
As a "Cozy Mystery" it is a 9.
But as a movie, 8 is very respectable and I really hope the people behind it, learn from it and make many, many more