IanBest Christmas Movies
December 21st 2009 01:43
Every year new movies are released for the holiday season, some will be long remembered while others will soon disappear from memory.
If you had to put together a list of the best ever Christmas movies what would make the cut?
The Chicago Tribune attempted just that, see their full list here.
"You'll shoot your eye out!"
If you don't know that phrase, or any of the countless other gems in this off-beat holiday movie, then get thee to the video store now. Ralphie's Christmas quest for a Red Rider BB Gun will make you laugh until your funny bone is sore.
Boris Karloff's wonderful narration. Max, the dog-turned-reindeer. Adorable Cindy Lou Who. That nasty green Grinch with his too-small heart. And a feel-good message love and eschewing materialism. How can this NOT be on your Christmas watch list?
We love this movie not just because of the incredible premise (you forgot your kid?) or the ingenious burglar proofing (blow torch above the front door?). We love it because when left on his own Macaulay Culkin not only danced around in his underwear and ate junk food -- just like you'd expect a kid to -- but he also acted like an adult, buying a toothbrush and decorating the house.
When you grow weary of cute cartoon Santas and heartwarming holiday films, pop "The Nightmare Before Christmas" into the DVD player and enjoy a twisted Christmas movie.
The classic Muppets taking on the classic Christmas tale -- of course it's perfect! And Kermit was born for the role of Bob Cratchett.
Buddy the elf is happy, hopped up on sugar and determined to connect with his real dad, a cynical James Caan. If you haven't watched Will Ferrell pour syrup on spaghetti, you haven't had Christmas.
If you had to put together a list of the best ever Christmas movies what would make the cut?
The Chicago Tribune attempted just that, see their full list here.
A Christmas Story (1983)
If you don't know that phrase, or any of the countless other gems in this off-beat holiday movie, then get thee to the video store now. Ralphie's Christmas quest for a Red Rider BB Gun will make you laugh until your funny bone is sore.
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)
Home Alone (1990)
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
Elf (2003)
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