Kapanlagi.com - From classics to modern favorites, Christmas movies have the charm to transport us into a world full of entertainment. Various streaming service providers release holiday programs tailored to almost every taste, but there is something very unique about true classics of this genre.
Of course, when Christmas arrives, we feel like relaxing in front of the TV with our loved ones. Of course, choosing just one Christmas movie can be difficult, as hundreds of holiday-related films are released every year. Here is a list of recommended Christmas movies that will definitely ignite the seasonal spirit.
1. HOME ALONE (1990)
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Home Alone offers hilarious chaos during the Christmas season. Eight-year-old Kevin, played by Macaulay Culkin, accidentally gets left behind when his family goes on a Christmas vacation to Paris.
At first, it seems like a great opportunity for him to do whatever he wants, but then two house burglars invade his home, forcing him to set up a series of his own traps to defeat them.
2. A BOY CALLED CHRISTMAS (2021)
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In this origin story of Santa Claus, a young boy named Nikolas embarks on a dangerous journey north to find Elfhelm, a legendary city frozen in time.
Nikolas discovers the magical city with the help of his friends, a talking mouse and a reindeer named Blitzen, and befriends the local elves. When the boy returns to his kingdom with a sack full of wooden toys, he starts a new tradition every year.
3. KLAUS (2019)
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The first animated film from Netflix is an origin story about Santa. The striking art style of this film makes Netflix a competitor for the Best Animated Film category.
This film stars Jason Schwartzman as a postal courier, Rashida Jones as a teacher, and Oscar winner JK Simmons as an experienced "Fat Man" in toy making but not interested in children.
4. KRAMPUS (2015)
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Krampus, a crazed goat-like monster that preys on naughty children during Christmas season, confronts a bickering family led by Toni Collette and Adam Scott in the film Krampus directed by Mike Dougherty.
This film is a horror-comedy set during Christmas season. It was one of the most popular films upon its release in 2015, ranking number 2 at the box office.
5. GREMLINS (1984)
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Gremlins follows the adventure of Billy Peltzer, portrayed by Zach Galligan, after receiving a unique pet named Mogwai with the name Gizmo as a gift from his father. However, with three important rules regarding taking care of Gizmo, it must not be exposed to bright light, it must not come in contact with water, and it must not be fed after midnight.
Although the film is set during Christmas season, Gremlins is not a typical holiday story. The film challenges the stereotypes of Christmas movies, offering a strange yet entertaining perspective on this period.
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