Merry Christmas
How will you spend Christmas Eve? In fact, the focus of celebrating the festival is not on the festival itself, but on who to spend with. Is it a romantic Christmas Eve out with a lover? Or stay at home for a cozy dinner with family or friends?
For the British, Christmas is the most important holiday of the year. After enduring a year of bad lockdown and isolation, the migrant workers who have been busy for a year are looking forward to christmas reunion with their families, but they do not want to usher in the new crown virus mutation.
In the face of a highly contagious mutant virus, British Prime Minister Boris held a press conference at 4 p.m. on the 19th, announcing that the United Kingdom would be blockaded again: the epidemic prevention measures in London and other places were raised to the highest level, and called on the people not to visit relatives and friends at Christmas. Many British people who are eager to return home have to stay at home.
▲ The southeastern part of the United Kingdom, including London, has entered a level IV blockade
In China, where the epidemic prevention and control is relatively strict, although there has not yet been a second major outbreak of the epidemic, the occasional single-digit cases in various places in December have vaguely seen the rebound trend of the epidemic in winter. Xiaobian hereby appeals to readers everywhere to pay attention to epidemic prevention while eating, drinking and having fun outside.
If you haven't decided how to spend Christmas Day, stay home and find time to watch a Christmas movie that will impress you. The holidays don't have to be spent in the hustle and bustle, but you can also stay at home warmly and enjoy Christmas Eve.
Xiaobian has carefully selected eight sets of classic movies suitable for watching at Christmas to accompany you through a warm winter night
1. Gremlins
Billy Perzer's (Zach Galligan) father, Lund Perzer (Hoyt Axeston), passes by an antique shop and takes a fancy to a cute little monster that he wants to give Billy as a Christmas present. The shopkeeper insisted on not selling, but the owner's grandson secretly sold the elf to Lund.
Although Billy loves the little monster, there are three rules for raising the little monster, no contact with water, no contact with the sun, and no feeding it after midnight. Billy did not expect that breaking the rules would bring trouble, causing Billy's town to fall into unprecedented chaos, and the always quiet Christmas Eve turned into a night of carnival and troublemaking ravaged by small monsters.
▲ Stills from "Little Devil"
Released in 1984, the film is a veritable vintage film. In terms of the late stunts of the year, this is definitely not a big-budget movie, but with the cleverness and cuteness of the little devil, the film still captures the hearts of a large number of audiences.
In the brain-opening 80s, 3D animation technology was not yet mature, but the film's rich creativity and witty and interesting dialogue can still arouse people's unlimited imagination. Accustomed to watching all kinds of stunt blockbusters today, it is better to go back to basics and find surprises and pleasures in simple productions.
"Little Devil" grossed 150 million yuan at the box office, which was a milestone level in that year, and a large number of peripheral products were launched in response to the love of the majority of fans, but unfortunately, the sequel in 1990 was not as good as the previous one in terms of word-of-mouth or box office. On Christmas Eve, look at the funny little devils of many years ago, and maybe the mood will become cheerful.
▲ American little monster peripheral toy
2. Christmas Elf
On Christmas Eve, Santa Claus (Edward Asner) arrives at an orphanage to deliver Christmas presents to homeless children. A mischievous little baby accidentally crawls into Santa's toy bag and is brought back to the North Pole by Santa Claus.
Santa Claus takes in this unexpected little visitor and, with the help of the elves, raises him to adulthood. However, as he grew older, he (Will Farrell) grew to three times larger than the other elves, so they gave him the nickname "Big Buddy". Once, Buddy learns that he is not an elven race but a human, and embarks on a journey to New York to find his family. But how do he come into contact with family members he has never met?
The play first became a hit on Broadway and was staged in London, especially during Christmas, when ads for "Christmas Genie" in the subway stations were overwhelming.
▲ Theater photos of the musical "Christmas Elves"
This is a cute Christmas movie that tells us the beauty of family affection, the simplicity of life, and the true meaning of Christmas through a simple story line. Everyone in it is kind, and the plot is funny and warm, bringing people back to childhood in an instant. Watch this movie at Christmas, the festive atmosphere will be full!
3. How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Christmas is always accompanied by snow, feasts, songs, gifts, and the little girl Cindy lu questions the meaning of Christmas, thinking that everyone is only concerned with buying gifts and eating a big meal, and does not understand the true meaning of Christmas.
At this time, the bad-eyed Christmas monster Jie (Kim Carey) can't stand the town's people celebrating Christmas, and finally decides to disguise herself and blend into the town's celebrations, taking advantage of the opportunity to sabotage the Christmas in Hujia Town. Unexpectedly, a little girl's wide heart made him change his mind.
▲ Stills from "Christmas Monster"
This 2000 comedy film is adapted from the children's story "Ghost Spirits", starring the comedy king Kim Carey, the Christmas Monster, is a cartoon character representing Christmas in many people's hearts, and may also be a childhood shadow.
In order to play the furry ghost spirit, Kim Carey had to do special effects makeup before each shooting, which can be said to be very dedicated, and the shooting effect is also very realistic.
In the movie, although Christmas Monster seems to be on the bad side, because he wants to sabotage the Christmas that everyone likes to celebrate. However, after watching the movie, many people will re-explore their views on Christmas, and they will have a deeper understanding of the meaning of Christmas.
4. Christmas Eve Miracle (Novel)
In the modern New York Christmas Eve, when people stop booing and asking for warmth, five ordinary people will rediscover the true meaning of Christmas.
Gera finds the courage to get out of the haze, Artie 's (Aaron Arkin)'s tragic past reminds Mike of his current relationship with Nina (Penelope Cruz), while Rose (Susan Sarandon) finds a new hope in life, an unexpected friendship awakens her, and no one is truly lonely on Christmas Eve...
▲ Stills from "The Miracle of Christmas Eve"
This is a touching film, the plot does not fall into the simple love of men and women, but written in a seemingly difficult Christmas Eve, a few lonely, wandering souls, recalling the long-lost faith in life, in the warmth of the world to get the story of redemption. The film's soothing rhythm and warm, the characters' inner portrayal is delicate and touching, it is worth watching.
Christmas or Valentine's Day is easy to release this kind of hodgepodge of chicken soup movies, in addition to commercial, star effect, but also once again remind everyone of the true meaning of life. Eason Chan's "Christmas Knot" sings the loneliness of Christmas, but this film tells everyone to have hope for life, because you are the next miracle!
5. The Polar Express
The film tells the story of a young boy who has always believed in santa claus, but the adults and playmates around him think that this is just his naïve wishful thinking. On Christmas Eve, the little boy was finally rewarded for his persistence, and in his sleep he suddenly felt the house tremble and a long train stopped at his doorstep.
As he opened the door in a shudder, the kind conductor invited him to a Christmas party in the Arctic. Worried, Klaus stepped onto the train and found many friends like him. So, the excited little boy began a journey to the Arctic carnival...
▲ Stills of "Polar Express"
Probably every child has thought about this question: Does Santa Claus really exist? Many children in the story will receive their favorite gifts on Christmas Eve, ask their parents to say that Santa Claus sent them, and then cheerfully thank Grandpa Santa claus against the sky, and when they grow up, they understand who the person who should be thanked is. But Santa Claus has always been the most innocent dream of children as children.
Perhaps, as adults, we are now very busy and have forgotten to think about whether Santa Claus has a problem. The movie "Polar Express" will make us quiet, be innocent children again, and look back at old childhood dreams. When you watch the movie, remember to look out the window, whether there is Santa Claus flying over the reindeer!
6. The Holiday
Alice (Kate Winslet) lives in the countryside of London, England, while Amanda (Cameron Diaz) is an American beauty in Los Angeles. At both ends of the world, they encountered the same emotional frustration problem and felt that their lives were gray and dark. The two chatted online, discussing going to each other's environments to live before Christmas and exchanging their residences as a holiday venue.
And so, an exciting trip began. Alice arrives in the American metropolis, while Amanda takes a flight to the British countryside. In addition to the fresh living environment, the local encounters caught them off guard.
▲ Stills of "Love Holiday"
How can Christmas be less sweet love! In this film directed by female director Nancy Meyers, the story of healing shows the unique and delicate side of the female perspective. At the same time, "Love Holiday" is also a heart-warming style movie. Very suitable for Christmas time to see, even if you are alone, just experienced the pain of lovelorn, you will see the warmth of your heart.
7. Love Actually
True Love is a story told by several small stories strung together, and the protagonists of the story are closely related to each other, and the time background is from the week before Christmas to the week after Christmas.
Short stories include the marital crisis of middle-aged couples, office romances, the struggles of past artists, and so on. Everyone develops a different love story on Christmas Eve, even if there is sadness and joy, but love is always everywhere, so that people can re-examine their lives again and feel the love in life.
▲ Stills of "True Love Supreme"
This is probably a "Christmas movie" that no one knows, not only the plot is very suitable to choose Christmas as the background, but each small story revolves around "love", and in the play, it also almost perfectly explains how to love. This movie, which brings together super-Dokas actors, was a hot topic at the time, and even after many years, the plot is still as attractive.
Each story is very meaningful, people reflect on their feelings, and each story is healing and warm. If you haven't seen it, or if you've forgotten some of the clips, revisit this Christmas with the people you love and the people who love you!
8. Home Alone
Kevin (Macaulay Calkin) is the child of a large Family in Chicago with many siblings, so his parents sometimes don't have time to take care of him.
Before Christmas, Kevin's family planned to visit their loved ones in Paris; on the day of departure, the family overslept, and as a result, the whole family woke up and rushed out to catch the plane, and Kevin was left alone at home. At home, Kevin, who is bored, encounters two stupid thieves who have already targeted their family, and the two sides will start a big battle!
I believe that the Little Devil Is Home series must be unknown to everyone. This classic film starring Macaulay is very popular with the people, and it has become popular all over the world, with a total of five sets of movies. Every year, it will be included in the list of must-see films for Christmas, not only the plot is interesting, but the movie also exudes a strong Christmas atmosphere, which is very festive!
Now that he has grown up, the child star Macaulay has left his purest and most clever appearance in this movie, and the plot of the little ghost fighting stupid thief is enduring, which is very suitable for the holiday nest on the couch and eating popcorn to relive it!
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The above is the eight Christmas movies recommended by Xiaobian for everyone, in fact, there are more Good Movies related to Christmas that are too late to share with you, next time continue! I hope every reader can have a happy holiday season full of warmth, Merry Christmas!
Text: Skylar
Editors: Skylar, Lin Zi