Best Christmas movies: from classics to cozy comedies
1 december 2024 в 17:38
This year, the holidays look different, but one thing remains the same: your favorite Christmas movies will still be playing on TV around the clock in December. Whether it’s a classic like «White Christmas» or a good romantic comedy like «Love Actually», - popping in a DVD and settling in front of a crackling fireplace is true comfort. Grab some hot cocoa or mulled wine and watch the best of the best:
«You gave up — or do you want more?» — these are the immortal words of Kevin McCallister, the bold boy left alone on Christmas vacation by his family in the 1990 film «Home Alone». Instead of panicking, Kevin decides to have the best Christmas of his life… even if two bumbling burglars (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern) try to stop him. Get ready for mischief (and injuries)! No matter how hard he tries, Macaulay Culkin will never stop being known for his character in this film, and that’s fair. The film has become an integral part of Christmas celebrations for most families.
The same can be said for Ralphie (Peter Billingsley) from «A Christmas Story» or Jack Skellington from «The Nightmare Before Christmas». Who will forget the incredibly touching story of the stop-motion skeleton, voiced by Oingo Boingo vocalist, trying to find the meaning of Christmas with the help of his ragtag girlfriend? This is an extremely infectious musical, and Danny Elfman and «Schitt's Creek» star Catherine O’Hara (also Kevin’s mom in «Home Alone»!) are perfect.
Jim Carrey’s 2000 version of «The Grinch» has become a favorite adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s books, mainly because of the manic performance of the famous comedian as the monster. Plus, you’ll see a young Taylor Momsen as the adorable Cindy Lou Who!
No holiday is complete without Charlie Brown! After premiering on CBS in 1965, the classic holiday animation follows Charlie and his friends, Linus, Lucy, Sally, Pig-Pen, Violet, Patty, Snoopy, and others, as they embark on another simple but sweet holiday adventure — all while learning the importance of Christmas.
Who wouldn’t want to laugh along with this comedy starring Will Ferrell? Traveling from the North Pole to New York, elf Buddy hilariously reunites with his long-lost father, Walter, who is a stoic children’s book publisher. Trying to bring all the Christmas joy into everyone’s life, he also learns to live in the real world.
Everyone’s favorite reindeer is a must-watch program on TV every year. The original NBC animation follows Rudolph, who becomes an outcast because of his glowing red nose. After growing up, Santa Claus asks adult Rudolph to lead his sleigh on Christmas.
The 1946 romance is one of the earliest holiday hits in cinematic history. Although initially unsuccessful at the box office, «It's a Wonderful Life» has become one of the most beloved classics of all time. The film follows George Bailey. Falling in love with his wife Mary and raising his children, George eventually becomes disillusioned with his work when pursued by a bank inspector. As his business loses $ 8,000, George wonders what life would be like if he didn’t exist — and that’s when angel Clarence appears to show him what happens in an alternative reality.
Another Christmas classic, the official synopsis of the film reads: «As the holidays approach, Clark Griswold wants to have the perfect family Christmas, so he pesters his wife Ellen and children, trying to make sure everything is in order, including the tree and house decorations. However, everything quickly goes awry. His country cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid) and his family show up unexpectedly and start living in their RV on the Griswold’s property. And to make matters worse, Clark’s employers refuse to give him the holiday bonus he so desperately needs».
According to the official synopsis of this classic holiday hit, the film follows «an old
«You gave up — or do you want more?» — these are the immortal words of Kevin McCallister, the bold boy left alone on Christmas vacation by his family in the 1990 film «Home Alone». Instead of panicking, Kevin decides to have the best Christmas of his life… even if two bumbling burglars (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern) try to stop him. Get ready for mischief (and injuries)! No matter how hard he tries, Macaulay Culkin will never stop being known for his character in this film, and that’s fair. The film has become an integral part of Christmas celebrations for most families.
The same can be said for Ralphie (Peter Billingsley) from «A Christmas Story» or Jack Skellington from «The Nightmare Before Christmas». Who will forget the incredibly touching story of the stop-motion skeleton, voiced by Oingo Boingo vocalist, trying to find the meaning of Christmas with the help of his ragtag girlfriend? This is an extremely infectious musical, and Danny Elfman and «Schitt's Creek» star Catherine O’Hara (also Kevin’s mom in «Home Alone»!) are perfect.
Jim Carrey’s 2000 version of «The Grinch» has become a favorite adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s books, mainly because of the manic performance of the famous comedian as the monster. Plus, you’ll see a young Taylor Momsen as the adorable Cindy Lou Who!
No holiday is complete without Charlie Brown! After premiering on CBS in 1965, the classic holiday animation follows Charlie and his friends, Linus, Lucy, Sally, Pig-Pen, Violet, Patty, Snoopy, and others, as they embark on another simple but sweet holiday adventure — all while learning the importance of Christmas.
Who wouldn’t want to laugh along with this comedy starring Will Ferrell? Traveling from the North Pole to New York, elf Buddy hilariously reunites with his long-lost father, Walter, who is a stoic children’s book publisher. Trying to bring all the Christmas joy into everyone’s life, he also learns to live in the real world.
Everyone’s favorite reindeer is a must-watch program on TV every year. The original NBC animation follows Rudolph, who becomes an outcast because of his glowing red nose. After growing up, Santa Claus asks adult Rudolph to lead his sleigh on Christmas.
The 1946 romance is one of the earliest holiday hits in cinematic history. Although initially unsuccessful at the box office, «It's a Wonderful Life» has become one of the most beloved classics of all time. The film follows George Bailey. Falling in love with his wife Mary and raising his children, George eventually becomes disillusioned with his work when pursued by a bank inspector. As his business loses $ 8,000, George wonders what life would be like if he didn’t exist — and that’s when angel Clarence appears to show him what happens in an alternative reality.
Another Christmas classic, the official synopsis of the film reads: «As the holidays approach, Clark Griswold wants to have the perfect family Christmas, so he pesters his wife Ellen and children, trying to make sure everything is in order, including the tree and house decorations. However, everything quickly goes awry. His country cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid) and his family show up unexpectedly and start living in their RV on the Griswold’s property. And to make matters worse, Clark’s employers refuse to give him the holiday bonus he so desperately needs».
According to the official synopsis of this classic holiday hit, the film follows «an old
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