Cyrolls are playing all around, hot mulled wine is being sold, Christmas lights are shining in streets and decorations are hanging, and all you want to do is throw your feet up on the table, snuggle under a warm blanket, have a hot chocolate and be enticed by the atmosphere of a Christmas-themed movie.
Surely, then, you won't want to miss out on the 5 best old but unforgettable Christmas classics that will make you your stomach churn and reminisce about the good old days. Let's start with the oldest.
Shear-Handed Edward (1990)
This Tim Burton classic serves up a touching love story of an adopted artificial humanoid named Edward (Johnny Depp). Edward falls in love with a girl named Kim, but their mutual affection for each other s unable to overcome the obvious obstacle. Edward has scissors for hands. It brings a lot of funny moments that make you laugh and at the same time enjoy the fairytale and gothic atmosphere.
The Christmas spirit will probably engulf you as you watch the key ice dance scene, in which Edward expresses his love for Kim by making an ice sculpture of an angel. The film is considered Christmassy not only because its climactic scene takes place at Christmas, but also because it captures the feelings of isolation and loneliness that some people may feel at this time of year.
Edward Scissorhands is the film whose screenplay brought Johnny Depp to tears and launched his longtime friendship and collaboration with Burton. So be sure to check out this classic this winter.
Rolls Wherever You Look (1996)
The film Rolls Where You Look from the director of The Flinstones starring Arnold Schwarzenegger tells the story of a neglectful father who wants to prove his love to his son. By getting him a Turboman for Christmas. But on Christmas Eve, he realizes he's forgotten it. So, without success, he begins to shop around and compete with similarly determined parents.
Compared to Edward Scissorhands, this satirical comedy is anything but touching. Rollerblades Wherever You Look is full of action, mayhem, and if you're in the mood for something that will make you laugh and at the same time remind you of the atmosphere of the 90s, be sure to don't hesitate.
Christmas Elf (2003)
Exploring themes of the importance of kindness, truth and hope, this film will serve up a good dose of laughter and a number of crucial life lessons. The main character, Buddy, was raised by elves. But he suddenly discovers that he is human and sets off to New York to find his father, who hasn't the faintest idea about him. In the film, the surprised father has to deal with his son's naivety and misunderstanding of the mundane world, which often gets them into some pretty bad trouble. But what initially strikes him as somewhat strange eventually melts his heart.
The film The Nutcracker was directed by Jon Favreau and ranks 25th on Rotten Tomatoes' list of the 100 best Christmas movies of all time. The reason to see this hilarious family comedy this year is definitely the many awards.
Santa is a Pervert! (2003)
The downbeat holiday comedy Santa is a Pervert! features an unpopular Santa, an alcoholic who befriends a clueless child. And during the course of the narrative, the two teach each other an unforgettable lesson.
The film offers an unconventional portrayal of the Christmas season in a somewhat depressing atmosphere, and highlights the problems of people who do not experience Christmas as peacefully and ideally as most people think of them.
Although the worldwide box office take was $76.5 million, Santa is a Pervert! is definitely not a movie for everyone. With its alcoholic, violent and explicit sexual innuendo, it may simply be too much for some.
Are you in this group? Then avoid the second film, Santa is Still a Pervert, which goes much further with its black and edgy humour. And if you were going to watch it with the kids, you'd better not.
Love of Heaven (2003)
Of all the films we've discussed so far, the Love of Heaven is probably our favourite. Against the backdrop of the film unfolds the stories of eight different couples as they deal with their amorous vicissitudes a few weeks before Christmas. Everything is intertwined and each of the couples have certain obstacles to overcome in order to rediscover love.
The film is famous for its dance scene, for which Hugh Grant worked up quite a sweat. The very thought of it terrified him. But with Love Actually, there are plenty of moments that will lift your spirits. However, director Curtis admits that the humour is over the edge at times. Throughout the story there are "funny" references to weight, but he says they are no longer funny. He regrets that he "wasn't more careful."
Bonus tip: Final Wager (2024)
So those were our recommendations of Christmas comedies you've probably come across (at least some of them). But if you'd like to wade into new waters and find out what's new in the world of comedy, we've got a super tip for you. The Final Wager (2024) doesn't have a Czech title yet, but it tells the story of Chance, who tries to save his mother. To do so, he needs to raise $60 000. He plays on online casino websites and suddenly realizes he hasn't lost on Christmas Eve in 9 years. Christmas may be portrayed a little differently in Final Wager, but it will definitely put you in the right mood.
