Must See Movies at Xmas?

Boberto

I just wondered do any of you have movies that you feel obligated to watch at Christmas or feel that it wouldn't be Christmas without? There are obvious examples of movies that we're FORCED to watch each Christmas like Wizard of Oz or Willy Wonka *shudders* but do any of you aim to watch specific movies during the holiday season?

For me i guess it's the Muppet Christmas Carol. We've always watched it so it feels like tradition and also National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.

How about the rest of you?

PRE_10_DER

nightmare before xmas,, the santa claus, that was on the other day but it's too early to watch:)

TT&TO

i still love indie films - temple of doom still lasts the test of time. however, may have been replaced by titanic these days. wasted 3 hours of my precious life on that waste of space from j. cameron. :mad:

Ms Beanbag

"the grinch" is a favourite
Was on UTV yesterday. And its on again RTE2 Christmas eve...!

trotter_inc

The Santa Claus (Tim Allens version) and Mary Poppins on xmas day

ObeyGiant

Watched Scrooged on Sunday and I'm in a thoroughly festive mood now.

Boberto

Oh Scrooged is another must see
Excellent movie

Gonzorex

Groundhog Day: not technically an Xmas film but it's got snow and sarcasm which is enough for me . . .

eggshapedfred

said it before (but I'm getting old, so...)

It's a Wonderful Life.

its not christmas without it

Third_Echelon

eggshapedfred wrote:

said it before (but I'm getting old, so...)

It's a Wonderful Life.

its not christmas without it

here here...

Kain

Ms Beanbag wrote:

"the grinch" is a favourite
Was on UTV yesterday. And its on again RTE2 Christmas eve...!

Heh heh, i always thought that was a funny film.

"Kids today, so desencitised by movies, televison...... WHADD'A WANT????"

Ro: maaan!

Die Hard

Chad ghostal

Die hard & The snowman (if thats technically a film)..

and the godfather double

is_that_so

It's a Wonderfiul Life
Willy Wonka
Wizard of Oz
Any Marx Brothers/Laurel and Hardy movies
and Bruce Willis trashing Christmas yet again

Bass.exe

Well the snowman you just end up seeing, whether you want to or not... same goes for Willy Wonka.

But the one Christmas movie for me is... Die Hard. On Christmas Eve. What a classic. /me hums ending music.

Gonzo

Battle Royale
Star Wars Trillogy
Snatch

BKtje

as a kid i used to always watch the gladiator on christmas day after the dinner. They stopped showing it tho whic broke my little heart. Now i just watch whatever pap is on. (tho i always make time for die hard )

Sleepy

eggshapedfred wrote:

said it before (but I'm getting old, so...)

It's a Wonderful Life.

its not christmas without it

9 o clock, Christmas morning on TV3

The only other movie I absolutely HAVE to watch at christmas is Oliver!

herobear

kiss saves santa!

damn i wish that was a real movie!

MrPinK

Gremlins

It's been quite a few xmas's since I've seen it.

weerez

A Christmas Story

kmick

Touching the void - true story but dont let that put you off.
Spirited Away - its a cartoon but it rocks.

Dooid

I agree, Touching the Void is a must see. I bought it on dvd and every time I show it to someone they complain about me making them watch a documentary but afterward they can't believe what they have been missing out on.

Ultimate Xmas Films for me are: The Dirty Dozen and Where Eagles Dare, I dunno why but I just love watching these films at christmas, I refuse to buy them because it just wouldn't be the same.

steveland?

can't wait to see the royal tenenbaums on christmas day

not so much must see at xmas as just plain must see

Scratch Acid

SteveD wrote:

can't wait to see the royal tenenbaums on christmas day

not so much must see at xmas as just plain must see

Ayuh. Thought that was rather a good choice on RTE's part myself.

JackKelly

Die Hard.

Just watched it.

50th time, still great.

Its Christmas.

weerez

SteveD wrote:

can't wait to see the royal tenenbaums on christmas day

not so much must see at xmas as just plain must see

I agree, The Royal Tenenbaums is a fantastic film.

Pugsley

kmick wrote:

Spirited Away - its a cartoon but it rocks.

And what channel is this gem on at? superb film, would love to see it again.

ghostchant

SteveD wrote:

can't wait to see the royal tenenbaums on christmas day

not so much must see at xmas as just plain must see

I love that film so much. Rushmore is great film too and i can't wait til the Life Aquatic next year. Wes Anderson is a genius!

Makaveli

Pugsley wrote:

And what channel is this gem on at? superb film, would love to see it again.

29/12 - Sky Cinema 1 8pm
30/12 - Sky Cinema 2 9pm
03/01 - Sky Cinema 1 8pm
05/01 - Sky Cinema 2 12:30am

FILM: Spirited Away
Channel: Sky Cinema 1 310
Date: Wednesday 29th December 2004
Time: 20:00 to 22:15 (starting in 4 days)
Duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Oscar-winning animated film in which a young Japanese girl finds her parents have been turned into pigs. Her only chance to reverse the transformation is to work in a magical bath house.
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Starring: Rumi Hiragi, Miyu Rino, Mari Natsuki
(Premiere, Widescreen, Digital Surround Sound, 2002, PG)

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