5. The Santa Clause (1994)
Just one of those feel good, family, comedy, christmas films. Starring Tim Allen, it's a story of a normal, divorced man, who accidentally kills Santa Clause, meaning he has to don the red suit and deliver the presents himself. Initially out to make a quick buck by stealing valuables from the houses he visits, he soon learns the value of Christmas with the help of his son. It's a generally feel-good film, something you would expect from a christmas film, it's a fun interesting concept on Santa Clause showing it as a job that is passed down, rather then kept forever. A film i would recommend to any family at Christmas!
4. Elf (2003)The story of a human baby that accidentally ends up in the north pole and has to be raised by elves. Eventually told of his true nature he sets off to find his true family in New York. There he must learn how to live as a human being, while trying to inject that little bit of Christmas cheer that everyone seems to have lost. With starring roles from Will Ferrell and the Godfather's James Caan this film is a hilarious new take on Christmas and the first original christmas film for a good decade. (Also has an extremely funny cameo from Peter Dinklage)
3. The Polar Express (2004)
Ever wondered what it would be like to step inside one of those glass, christmas orbs? Well this is as close as it gets to that. While taking full advantage of 3D and motion capture this magical adventure brings the beautiful book to life. Led by the voice of Tom Hanks, the polar express is the tale of a young boy who on the night before christmas is picked up by a mysterious train. On board he finds many children as well and discovers they are on their way to meet Santa at the north pole. However its not as easy as just taking a trip on a train as it encounters all sorts of dangers. A tremendous watch, full of fun and sense of adventure. (The graphics are pretty special as well)2. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1994)
Tim Burton does it again. The visionary director/producer who produced one of the most dark christmas films of all time. Though very creepy it is still possibly the greatest and most bizarre christmas film ever made. It tells the story of Jack Skeleton the leader of Halloween Town who decides he is bored of the usual Halloween traditions and sets off in search of new ideas. He stumbles across a portal to Christmas Town and after much deliberation decides to try and take it over, assuming Santa's role. Possibly one of the most unique takes on the holiday season and one of my favorite films regardless of the time of year.
1. Love Actually (2003)
An absolute christmas great. America have tried to match the idea of an all star class to celebrate a holiday season over the last couple of years, and to be honest the poxy efforts of Valentines Day and New Years Eve don't deserve to be mentioned alongside Love Actually. Just one of those films you can watch every christmas and still get the same feeling you did when it was first released. The idea's of different story lines makes for an emotional roller-coaster, from the hilarious story of Billy Mac (Bill Nighy) to the heart wrenching story of Daniel and Sam (Liam Neeson and Thomas Sangster). Not a single story is lost amongst others, with the down right silly stories such as the "Sex God" Colin's expedition to American and the porn-star's body doubles who are both awkward off set. There are messages to be found amongst all the stories as well, with family love being just as important as conditional love. It's a true great that you can sit along and smile, laugh, cringe, cry and above all else, enjoy christmas.
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