To think this year's M&S 'festive' advert is utter garbage?

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Disclaimer: remember i said festive and not the C-word.

I cringed the whole way through. The only performance from Helena Bonham Carter that I've disliked. Roll on the John Lewis one.

Not one of their best.

Dull.

They should talk to the agency that does the John Lewis or Aldi ads. Either beautifully scripted or funny.

I was going to say that its probably the underwear range she has designed that she is wearing.

Also, isnt David Gandy always in his pants for Armani. Maybe he isn't allowed to do any more pant displaying adverts.

Surprised? www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-24815793

Oh love it!

I love it. Its done what its supposed to which is glam up M&S after their shocking sales and the fact that its really failing in the fashion stakes.

I think there will be others as that didn't involve kids. Usually they have a couple of shorter versions focusing on the other main departments.

I like it, doesn't make me want to shop there, but I liked the ad.

Surely because M&S is mainly known for their lingerie/underwear products?

I'm forrin and although we didn't have an M&S in my country, I knew about their knickers

I must be the only mumsnetter who likes M&S clothes. I have just bought their festive grey robin jumper. The only Christmas jumper I have ever owned.

I disagree with the comment about their sizes - I find their sizes very generous - definitely a case of vanity sizing.

I thought it was okay. I really like the lidl advert that's on now, or is it aldi? the one with all the food and has a version of a one direction song, that's festive.

When will the John Lewis one be on? This weekend maybe?

What a total dog's breakfast - far too complicated yet nothing happens. There should be one, big, simple, emotional idea and stirring music, like the JL snowman one. I think this could have been good if she had just fallen into a magical party where we saw tons of fab clothes and amazing food and hot blokes, and then she woke up on xmas morning with snow falling or something.

(Obviously I am wasted pootling about here and M&S must hire me at once as a highly paid consultant!)

Bonham Carter was the only good thing in it IMO, stole the show.

Just seen the advert - I quite like it.

Kelda - I like M and S clothes too. I find their sizing strange though. In some ranges there is clearly vanity sizing operating. And in other ranges it seems to be normal sizes.

I am actually wearing at the moment both a M & S top and trousers.

I'm wearing M&S 12 pounds black jeans, bought three years ago, and still great.

I'm going to start shopping at M&S if they're selling Helena Bonham Carter.

That little smile she gives at the end

I think the quality of their clothes had went way down. But they have improved the quality loads again. I had stopped buying clothes there because of that, and I wonder if others had too.

It's great! Really clever and stylish. I love all the 'Christmas' film references.

Fleta - Joking about buying women isn't funny.

Well just to balance it out, I will buy David Gandy.

Someone mentioned about buying the male model up thread. Just incase anyone wants to get their knickers in a twist over that!

Liked it ! But will probably love the JL one when it comes out

I loved it. Really festive, I thought it had a great feel to it, looked stylish and interesting.

I loved it - apart from Rosie in her bra and knickers!

Yes Grennie, because clearly I'm serious. Is there an eyeroll icon?

And someone mentioned purchasing David Gandy further up the thread.....

Lighten up.

I really like it!

where are her manners?!
"thanks for bringing my dog back!"