Whether it’s yet another procrastination attempt or a well-deserved study break, check out MOVE’s five Christmas movie recommendations.
**“Home Alone”**
“Home Alone” may not be a classic in the same sense as “A Christmas Carol” or “It’s a Wonderful Life,” but it deserves a spot on our list. The endearing family flick stars Macaulay Culkin as little Kevin McCallister. After he is mistakenly left behind on the family trip to Paris, Kevin relishes in his newfound freedom. Yet his amusement hardly lasts long, as a pair of burglars plan to finish off their Christmas crime spree with the McCallister residence. Kevin conducts an elaborate strategy in order to protect his home, before finally reconciling with his chaotic family.
“Home Alone” is the sort of sweet, charming, classic holiday film that rightfully deserves its traditional viewing and sentimental association.
**“Elf”**
“Elf” possesses a sort of goofy magic that is undeniable. Will Ferrell stars as Buddy, a human boy raised as an elf in the North Pole. After his true backstory is revealed, he ventures off to New York City in search of his father.
The quirky tale is brimmed with laugh-worthy moments that will have anyone feeling like a kid again.
**“Miracle on 34th Street” (new or old versions)**
“Miracle on 34th Street” is like putting up the Christmas tree or jamming out to “Deck the Halls” — Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without it. This cherished film is a sweet reminder of those days when we, too, believed in the big jolly man. The movie focuses upon Kris Kringle, a Macy’s department store Santa Claus claiming to be the real thing. He bonds with the event director’s young girl, Susan, and instills in her a belief for Santa Claus that her mother had so adamantly tried to cast away.
“Miracle on 34th Street” is the sort of heartwarming film that could capture any old Grinch’s heart, just as Kris Kringle eventually captured Susan’s, her mother’s and the city of New York’s.
**“White Christmas”**
There is something about Bing Crosby’s voice that screams (or sings) holiday spirit. This movie tells the tale of a successful singing duo as they fall for a sister act and venture to save the Vermont Inn of their former commanding general.
It’ll have you wishing “all your days be merry and bright” and “all your Christmases be white.”
**“The Holiday”**
Of course, a sweet holiday rom-com is required on my list. Like any of its kind, it has its fair share of cheese, yet I still find it to be an endearing tale. The plot follows two struggling singles as they decide to exchange addresses for the holidays in an attempt to escape their heartbreak.
“The Holiday” carries a sentimental spirit that is sure to capture the audience as unexpectedly as the characters fall for their new loves.
