The magic of Christmas doesn’t thrill everyone. Some moviegoers even gag a little when the holiday films come and go faster than a 3-year-old unwraps presents. Now, that doesn’t mean that we should give up on cinema when it comes to Christmas. Rather, it means watching different productions, like these.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
(va The Nightmare Before Christmas)
Photo Touchstone Pictures
Halloween and Christmas are two very different holidays. However, they marry wonderfully in this animated feature film imagined by Tim Burton and launched in 1993. It’s one thing not to be transported by the magic of December 25, but that doesn’t mean that what surrounds October 31 should be avoided. We therefore take pleasure in seeing the king of pumpkins, a skeleton named Jack, kidnap Santa Claus and offer this role to his terrifying friends so that the winter festival is revisited and celebrated in Halloween town, in the form of a nightmare .
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Santa Claus is trash
Photo Films A2
The first time you watch this classic of French cinema, you are in shock. This is not at all our idea of a Christmas evening. This comedy with dramatic overtones is marked by a series of improbable events, disjointed characters and reactions that are anything but measured while helpline volunteers have their hands and ears full. Of course, we see Santa Claus there… But there is only one thing that brings us back to him: the costume. A rock’n’roll New Year’s Eve with Thierry Lhermitte, Josiane Balasko and Gérard Jugnot.
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Krampus
Photo Legendary Pictures
Nothing bad can happen at Christmas, right? Well no, sorry. The family of this horror-comedy feature film knows something about that. Young Max and his parents will pay dearly for the fact that they no longer believe in the magic of the Holiday season. Abandoning tradition so easily will raise the wrath of Krampus, an old demon. Without electricity, the people gathered will have their hands full with a creature that would have been better left undisturbed. Faced with this monster, Christmas carols, gifts and good food are no match.
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A Christmas in El Camino
(goes El Camino Christmas)
Photo Golden Light Films
The sand of the Neva Desert replaces snow in this western comedy. Christmas Eve preparations and festivities take a back seat as strangers find themselves trapped in a liquor store during a supposed robbery. The police arrive at the scene, but cannot manage the situation. Dax Shepard, Tim Allen and Jessica Alba are part of the cast of this film which mixes comedy and drama, but above all, which is light years away from a magical tale of the holiday season.
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Dr. Seuss: The Grumpy Who Wanted to Ruin Christmas
(va Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas)
Photo Imagine Entertainment
Jim Carrey has fun on set. It’s nice and funny to see him hate Christmas with so much passion. If the inhabitants of Whoville have overflowing joy as the big day approaches, it is quite different for the green character. And his hatred for everything surrounding December 25 celebrations dates back more than 50 years. With his attitude, it’s no surprise that he leads his life away from others. That said, his detestable side leads us to hope that he succeeds in his daring moves. The contrast he brings to such a polished universe is beautiful to see.
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