Top 5 Films to keep you cosy at Christmas!
Christmas is a period when spending time with family, cosying up with a hot chocolate and watching some great classics is in order. So for this Christmas season, here are my top 5 Christmas Movies to enjoy over these wintery weeks.
1. The Holiday (2006)
This might not be particularly child friendly however has to be one of my favourites of all time. This rom-com is based on two woman (Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet ) swapping lives over the festive period due to dissatisfaction in their own lives. With wonderful plot twists and a lovable old man, this film is light hearted and exactly what you need with a glass of wine on a cold winter night.
2. Its a Wonderful Life (1946)
This is the ultimate classic Christmas movie and is clearly timeless with a large following still to this present day. James Stewart is a desperate businessman who is sent an angel from heaven to show what would happen if he had never existed. This Oscar winning piece is a hard hitting film of its time but full of love and showing the audience how wonderful life is.
3. Elf (2003)
This family masterpiece is a hit with people from all ages! Buddy the Elf played by the hilarious Will Ferrell is told he is not an elf but a human and goes on a quest to find his father, From the North Pole to New York City, Buddy ventures to the “Big Apple” naively believing it will be an easy ride. As he gets to NYC he realises the lack of Christmas spirit belief in Santa Claus in the city. This comedy explores family, love and Christmas spirit. This is a small excerpt from the movie which I think you will all enjoy!
4. Miracle on 34th Street (1947 & 1994)
This movie is so good they made it twice and I can’t fault them! Set in New York, the story focuses on an elderly man named Kris and a mother and daughter duo. Although both films vary in character names and script they are primarily the same plot and context. Once again- family, love and believing in the christmas spirit are exactly what makes a winter family classic sparkle from year to year.
5. Love Actually (2003)
This film may not appropriate for the family to watch but for me, one of the most heart-warming and hilarious Christmas movies. Based in London, on the countdown to Christmas, this British masterpiece intertwines several stories of love and loss. With a Star studded cast and brilliant direction from Richard Curtis this movie will make you laugh and cry.
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