 Nick <unk> of <unk> gave the special four and a half out of five stars , writing that " the power of emotion saves the day again " was appropriate in light of the festivities and many <unk> referenced in the story . <unk> was positive towards the " terrific " comedy with <unk> , Coleman and the " surprisingly <unk> " Grant , as well as the new title sequence and <unk> . While he wrote that the subtle <unk> of the Great Intelligence was " a <unk> more interesting than the usual ' So , we meet again ! ' <unk> " , he ultimately felt their threat " never quite comes into sharp relief " . <unk> <unk> of The Independent wrote that " The <unk> " was stronger than the previous year 's " The Doctor , the Widow , and the <unk> " as it was connected to the overall story of the series , but " still has a way to go if it is to live up to ' A Christmas Carol ' " . Despite feeling that it was " enjoyable " , she noted that " the story feels truncated and rushed " 
