Everyone knows “A Christmas Story,” “Rudolph,” and “It’s a Wonderful Life,” but these are considered “classic” for a reason – they’re from the last century. Below are five films that’ll bring those “Classic Holiday Movies” lists into the modern era.
Elf – Released before Thanksgiving 2003 “Elf” grossed $220,443,451 just in theaters. The site Box Office Mojo ranks it the #3 Christmas movie. But it’s a favorite because real life man child Will Ferrell does what he does best in the starring role – goofs offs and plays. Who can resist the grown-up Santa helper stuck in NYC? Also showing off their talents is Zooey Deschanel with a couple of solos. There’s even a special appearance by Santa.
The Polar Express – What can put a person in the Holiday mood more than a bright eyed child searching for the true spirit of Christmas? That’s the spirit behind “The Polar Express” and what makes it a classic Holiday movie. What makes it modern is how the movie was made. It’s one of the first films to use performance capture technology for the animation and used star Tom Hanks in five different roles, including Santa.
Love Actually – This touching film’s central theme is that “love is all around us.” The beauty of this movie is the many scenarios it takes us through…from newlyweds to a grieving step dad and son, secret crushes to inner office romances, love at first sight for movie stand ins to the Prime Minister and a misunderstanding with the President of the United States. This film has everything including a ton of today’s hottest stars.
The Holiday – “The Holiday” features four of the biggest names in the 21st century – Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet are our dynamic damsels and Jack Black and Jude Law are the heroic hunks that complete this timeless new movie. Who doesn’t need a break from their life? And that’s the central plot – Diaz steps back in time by taking over Winslet’s pad in snowy and quiet England where Winslet finds comfort in Diaz’s uber-modern house in warm LA. There’s love and families, snow and attractive people – what more does a Holiday movie need?
Last Holiday – It’s an inspring film about love and living a full life. A woman, told she has brain tumors and will die soon without surgery, desides to liquidate her assests and live out her days by living it up in the Czech Republic. Living without money worries or insecurities she inspires many along the way and finds true love – and life – in the end. This is a modern classic Holiday film due to the touching performances by the entire cast and the uplifting feeling you’ll have after watching them.
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