Our favorite season is fast approaching. The one that will make us stay locked at home, under a big plaid with a good hot drink. Yes, Christmas movies are back! In this beautiful season, the editorial staff wanted to offer you their favorite films to watch warm. Here is our selection of five Christmas movies to watch without moderation.
The Holidays: The Classic Romantic Comedy
Released in theaters on December 27, 2006, "The Holidays" is a romantic comedy starring Cameron Diaz (Triple Alliance), Kate Winslet (Titanic), Jude Law (Fantastic Beasts) and Jack Black (Jumanji). To get out of their monotonous routine, two strangers decide to exchange their apartments. Amanda has gone to live in Iris' English countryside, while she discovers Amanda's luxurious American home. Wishing to distance themselves from men, these two women will not be at the end of their surprises.
Decorations that will make you travel through the cities, "The Holidays" will immerse you in the world of Christmas with great comfort. The cast pushes the film to the head of the timeless in winter festive period, 15 years after its release in cinemas. If you haven't seen it yet, head for Netflix!
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Climb aboard the Pôle Express with us
The express pole, a classic for some, unknown to the battalion for others, will take you back to childhood aboard a train that will take you to Christmas country.
One night in December, a little boy hears an unusual noise, which quickly turns into a tremor, while sleeping. He came out of his room and immediately found himself outside with a mysterious train outside. The driver then offers him a crossing aboard this train, bound for the North Pole.
The Pôle Express will make you dream in a warm atmosphere, by the fire. Released in 2004, this animated Christmas tale is the first film shot entirely in motion capture. This technique of realization then allows Tom Hanks to play no less than six roles, including that of the main character, but also that of the driver of this mysterious train. A style of its own and unique in its kind, this film will charm you for the holiday season.
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Holidate: a comedy that refreshes
Christmas movies we know a lot, especially romantic or family comedies. But romantic and comic feature films on the theme of Christmas, do not come across so often. Still, Netflix gives us fresh air with its film Holidate.
What's it about? A single man and woman for Christmas. Following a risky encounter, no longer able to stand to be put aside during the holidays, decide to play the perfect couple for family gatherings. But, as you can imagine, feelings will get involved and change the plans of dynamic duo.
With a young and playful cast (Emma Roberts and Luke Bracey), Holidate will make you laugh, while attaching you to its characters. Released on October 28, 2020, this comedy will be one of your films to review every year. With its doses of humor, you will see Christmas differently, or even find yourself a buddy for the holidays who knows.
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Mom, I missed the plane: nostalgia for the 90s
How not to quote such a classic of the 1990s, in Christmas movies? Maman j'ai raté l'avion is a feature film that will delight young and old alike.
The McCallister family had everything planned for Christmas. A trip prepared for maximum rest. But leaving too quickly, the smallest of the siblings, Kevin McCallister, played by Macaulay Culkin, is forgotten by his family at home. The 9-year-old boy will have to learn to fend for himself to live without anyone. This is not without counting all the misadventures that will happen to him during this new experience.
The comedy that will make you nostalgic for this period when innocence prevails. Guaranteed laughter with repeated jokes and situation comedy. A little lightness hangs over Mom, I missed the plane, which will make us forget all our troubles. You can find the film on the Disney+ platform. Of course, you can also watch the rest of this essential Christmas movie with Mom, I STILL missed the plane.
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See double with The Princess of Chicago
Are you nostalgic for the High School Musical era? Love Vanessa Hudgens ? Let yourself be carried away by the saga The Princess of Chicago.
In the first film, Stacy (Vanessa Hudgens) is entered into a grand baking contest in the Kingdom of Belgravia. At this event is the duchess, and future princess of the country, Margaret de Montenaro, also played by Vanessa Hudgens. During an unfortunate meeting, Margaret has the idea to propose to Stacy to exchange their lives a few days, before her big princely wedding and the date of the great baking competition.
A film for Christmas lovers, with ever more beautiful landscapes (and still as white, we are in a Christmas movie anyway!) one than the other. A plot certainly, predictable, but comforting as we need in this time of year.
The film produced and available on Netflix since 2018, has its second film which was released on November 19, 2020, and expects the release of a third for November 18. So there's still time to catch up, if you haven't seen these Michael Rohl films yet, which will put a smile on your face.
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A special mention for the Harry Potter saga, a timeless winter
Who never knows to say, on a rainy and cold Sunday in winter, "hey, it's a time to watch Harry Potter". Certainly, any occasion is good to watch this classic of the 2000s, but winter is a particularly favorable time for the saga. So, what are you waiting for to pack your bags and take the train on track 9 3/4?
Let's not forget the famous Christmas soap operas that are on TV at any time of the day. And even if the end is quickly guessed, we can admit it between us, they remain our little guilty pleasures.
