Christmas Movies
There are so many to choose from. Here’s our yearly “Must-See” list of movies, not cartoons:
- The Ref starring Denis Leary: Even if you’re not a fan of his TV show, this movie helped place him on the map as an actor. He is a burglar who fumbles the job then takes a couple (Kevin Spacey and Judi Davis) hostage. This is no ordinary couple, these folks argue and want to divorce. It’s hilarious and has Christmas cheer.
- The Muppet’s Christmas Carol: No matter what age you are, casting Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge and Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchet was a great idea. A true family movie.
- The Family Stone: Oh boy! This is the newest on our list. It stars Sarah Jessica-Parker, Diane Keaton, Clare Daines, etc., etc., etc., A full range of emotions here. A man brings his girlfriend (Sarah) home for the holidays and the family doesn’t like her - you may not either. But then you feel sorry for her, then root for her. All goes wrong, but in a “right” way and the end will have you crying and laughing. Definitely watch this one.
- A Christmas Carol starring Patrick Stewart: Hands down, the best version done. Stewart’s deep-voiced accent is just what Scrooge would sound like. Nobody else does the miser like him.
- Diva’s Christmas Carol: Ebenezer done by way of Vanessa Williams as a rich, brat, singer. Kinda cheesy, but worth the 90 minutes.
- The Holiday: Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law and Jack Black. Cameron and Kate switch houses (and countries) for 2 weeks during the holidays. Just the cast alone should tell you how good this movie is. All’s well that ends well.
- A Christmas Story: Commercial-free, of course. I love Ralph’s little brother Randy. He’s a hoot.
- Christmas Every Day: Usually the ABC Family channel plays this one. It stars Robert Hays, but the focus is on his son who is having a “groundhog-day” like Christmas - he’s reliving Christmas day over and over and over, until he gets it right. Very humbling.
- Love Actually: The ultimate romantic comedy starring Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth, Laura Linney, Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Kiera Knightley and Rowan Atkinson. I can’t explain this one, you’ll have to watch it for yourself and see.
Enjoy the movies and your Christmas!
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