Looking for some great holiday movies to bring you joy, touch your heart and bring out your child-like wonder? Even if you have seen them before, you just have to watch again. Forget Its a Wonderful Life. Here 5 top holiday movies that are must sees this season.
The Polar Express
I admit that the first time I saw this movie, I was a bit creeped out by the life-like animation and the weird scene with the dead puppets, but the movie improves with repeated viewings. From the wonderful holiday message to the haunting music, it is a joy to watch each season. And who does love Tom Hanks.
Elf
I wanted to hate this movie, I really did. I’m not a big fan of Will Ferrell or the type of crude slapstick humor present in most of his movies. But instead of hating this movie, I was charmed by Ferrell’s gentle performance, as well as seeing Bob Newhart as Papa Elf. I laughed in spite of myself.
The Muppets Christmas Carol
“If he became a flavor, you would bet it would be sour,” so says the vegetables of Ebeneezer Scrooge. And they aren’t far off, that is until the overpowering inspiration of kermit and nearly 100 muppets melt his heart of ice. There is enough inside jokes here to keep even the most cynical adult entertained.
The Christmas Story
From tongues frozen to school yard poles to the fishnet clad leg lamp, every scene is a winner. This nostalgic film has something for everyone who ever grew up without an iPod, had to wear a ridiculous outfit hand made by a relative or eat chinese food on Christmas. Even after repeated watchings, you won’t want to shoot your eye out.
Miracle on 34th Street
Having grown up in New York in a time where decorations didn’t go up until Santa Clause crossed 34th street in the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade, I’ve got to say that this is my favorite holiday movie of all time. Although remade more than once, the magic only exists in the 1947 version, where innocence and the postal service comes to the rescue to prove the existence of Santa Claus.