Favorite Christmas movies

vosfihalo · November 11, 2008, 01:54 PM

My wife and I (to a lesser degree) are already getting into the hioliday spirit, talking about gifts, vacation plans, meal plans, etc. We also like watching holiday movies. I was wanting to know what everyone's favorite Christmas movies are.

One I grew up watching and still love to this day is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. My wife likes The Holiday, with Cameron Diaz, Jack Black, Kate Winslett, & Jude Law; not really a Christmas movie per se, but still has the holiday flavor.

So how 'bout it...it doesn't have to be Christmas focused, but maybe set around that time. I would like to expand our DVD collection a little.

Smyth · November 11, 2008, 02:01 PM

"A Christmas Story" from 1983 and the 1951 version of "A Christmas Carol" with Alastair Sim as Scrooge.

I always wanted one of those leg lamps!

Maltyrius · November 12, 2008, 10:23 AM

Vos, if your wife enjoyed the Holiday check out 'Love Actually'. It's done by the same creative team and is set in London one month before Christmas.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0314331/

Cast includes:

Liam Neeson
Emma Thompson
Colin Firth
Keira Knightley
Hugh Grant
Laura Linney
Alan Rickman

And, a small part for Mr. Bean!

Check this one out too - The Family Stone (2005)
Another pretty solid cast. Beyond these I stick to the old classics.

Theleb · November 12, 2008, 10:39 AM

I have no idea why but in relatively contemporary terms (and for personal reasons) I go with "Scrooged" (Bill Murray) but thats possibly the only "Christmas Carol" re-working I can stand from recent time (there was a reasonably satisfactory adaptation starring Patrick Stewart I saw televised last year that didn't become overly saccharine...).

Other than that give me classics with unequivocal messages and a distinct lack of thigh and I'd quite happy ;p

Neodammarang · November 12, 2008, 11:06 AM

My favorites dating back to when I was growing up:

Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer - Original with Misfit toys, etc
Christmas Vacation
Elf

The first two I grew up on and still get a kick out of today, Christmas vacation is just a classic, and Elf never gets old.

Debuff · November 12, 2008, 11:19 AM

I know when Christmas time comes I'll be wanting to amend this but mine is Nightmare Before Christmas.

But then again, I'm a sucker for musicals.

TPMdm · November 12, 2008, 11:24 AM

"A Christmas Story"

A Christmas Story - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

We have it on DVD and yet when TBS shows it for 24 hours straight starting Christmas Eve evening our tv is glued to TBS. It's got a good wholesome story while not being cloyingly sweet. If you liked Wonder Years or Stand By Me imagine this as a G/PG Christmas version of those.

Morganfaey · November 12, 2008, 11:33 AM

The Ref with Denis Leary

Alifeyl · November 12, 2008, 11:45 AM

I second "Love Actually" - my husband and I watch it every year. The characters are very real (sometimes painfully and sometimes hilariously so). Very enjoyable movie that holds up well over time!

mavric240 · November 12, 2008, 11:53 AM

Friday after next with Ice Cube and Mike Epps is good for a few laughs. But my favorite yet another not so much a "Christmas" themed movie is The War of the Roses. It was released Dec 8th 1989 and stared Micheal Douglas, Kathleen Turner, and Danny DeVito. My family and I saw this on of Christmas Eva of that year so I always have link them. But who could not agree that Bad Santa with Billy Bob Thornton is the greatest adult Christmas movie of all time!

November 11, 2008, 01:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
vosfihalo Member Character Info vosfi 70 Gnome Warlock Archimonde US PvP Guild: The Revolution Profile: Blizzard Armory	Favorite Christmas movies My wife and I (to a lesser degree) are already getting into the hioliday spirit, talking about gifts, vacation plans, meal plans, etc. We also like watching holiday movies. I was wanting to know what everyone's favorite Christmas movies are. One I grew up watching and still love to this day is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. My wife likes The Holiday, with Cameron Diaz, Jack Black, Kate Winslett, & Jude Law; not really a Christmas movie per se, but still has the holiday flavor. So how 'bout it...it doesn't have to be Christmas focused, but maybe set around that time. I would like to expand our DVD collection a little.

November 11, 2008, 02:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Smyth Member Character Info Smyth 70 Undead Warlock Blackhand US PvE Guild: Paradigm Noctourne Talent Spec: 0/45/16	Re: Favorite Christmas movies "A Christmas Story" from 1983 and the 1951 version of "A Christmas Carol" with Alastair Sim as Scrooge. I always wanted one of those leg lamps!

November 12, 2008, 10:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Maltyrius Subscriber Character Info Lôkhan 80 Blood Elf Hunter Kilrogg US PvE Guild: Apotheosis Talent Spec: 7/53/11	Re: Favorite Christmas movies Vos, if your wife enjoyed the Holiday check out 'Love Actually'. It's done by the same creative team and is set in London one month before Christmas. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0314331/ Cast includes: Liam Neeson Emma Thompson Colin Firth Keira Knightley Hugh Grant Laura Linney Alan Rickman And, a small part for Mr. Bean! Check this one out too - The Family Stone (2005) Another pretty solid cast. Beyond these I stick to the old classics.

November 12, 2008, 10:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
Theleb Member Character Info Theleb 70 Human Warlock Shadowsong Euro PvE Guild: Original Talent Spec: 0/46/15	Re: Favorite Christmas movies I have no idea why but in relatively contemporary terms (and for personal reasons) I go with "Scrooged" (Bill Murray) but thats possibly the only "Christmas Carol" re-working I can stand from recent time (there was a reasonably satisfactory adaptation starring Patrick Stewart I saw televised last year that didn't become overly saccharine...). Other than that give me classics with unequivocal messages and a distinct lack of thigh and I'd quite happy ;p

November 12, 2008, 11:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
Neodammarang Member Character Info Neodammarang 70 Human Warlock Drenden US PvE Guild: Brew Crew Profile: Blizzard Armory Talent Spec: 0/21/40	Re: Favorite Christmas movies My favorites dating back to when I was growing up: Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer - Original with Misfit toys, etc Christmas Vacation Elf The first two I grew up on and still get a kick out of today, Christmas vacation is just a classic, and Elf never gets old. Last edited by Vaell; November 12, 2008 at 12:03 PM.. Reason: Font color - colors reserved for mods/admin

November 12, 2008, 11:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
Debuff Subscriber Character Info Debuff 80 Orc Warlock Sargeras US PvP Guild: Fenrir Profile: Blizzard Armory Talent Spec: 0/40/31	Re: Favorite Christmas movies I know when Christmas time comes I'll be wanting to amend this but mine is Nightmare Before Christmas. But then again, I'm a sucker for musicals.

November 12, 2008, 11:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
TPMdm Member	Re: Favorite Christmas movies "A Christmas Story" A Christmas Story - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia We have it on DVD and yet when TBS shows it for 24 hours straight starting Christmas Eve evening our tv is glued to TBS. It's got a good wholesome story while not being cloyingly sweet. If you liked Wonder Years or Stand By Me imagine this as a G/PG Christmas version of those.

November 12, 2008, 11:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
Morganfaey Member Character Info Katraya 80 Blood Elf Paladin Cho'gall US PvP Guild: Inebriated Raiding Profile: Blizzard Armory Talent Spec: 0/58/13	Re: Favorite Christmas movies The Ref with Denis Leary Last edited by Morganfaey; November 12, 2008 at 11:35 AM..

November 12, 2008, 11:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
Alifeyl Naughty Dark Magic User Character Info Moriggin 76 Undead Warlock Stormscale US PvP Profile: Blizzard Armory Talent Spec: 0/14/47	Re: Favorite Christmas movies I second "Love Actually" - my husband and I watch it every year. The characters are very real (sometimes painfully and sometimes hilariously so). Very enjoyable movie that holds up well over time!

November 12, 2008, 11:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
mavric240 Member Character Info sassyevil 70 Undead Warlock Trollbane US PvE Profile: Blizzard Armory Talent Spec: 0/44/17	Re: Favorite Christmas movies Friday after next with Ice Cube and Mike Epps is good for a few laughs. But my favorite yet another not so much a "Christmas" themed movie is The War of the Roses. It was released Dec 8th 1989 and stared Micheal Douglas, Kathleen Turner, and Danny DeVito. My family and I saw this on of Christmas Eva of that year so I always have link them. But who could not agree that Bad Santa with Billy Bob Thornton is the greatest adult Christmas movie of all time!