On New Year's Eve for a cozy moment or on December 25 after a hearty meal, and if you discovered films and series that are a little different from the traditional ones (but no less very good) Mom, I missed the plane et The Nightmare Before Christmas. On Canal+, Netflix or even Disney+, here are the films not to be missed this year.
Winter Break on Canal+
Upon discovering its trailer, it's hard to imagine that Winter Break was only offered in cinemas in 2023. It must be said that Alexander Payne's film brings together all the ingredients of an 80s comedy, both in substance and in form. Ferris Bueller's Crazy Day meet him Breakfast Clubthe film carried by Paul Giamatti, Da'vine Joy Randolph and Dominic Sessa touches the heart.
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In the deserted interiors of a boys' school in the 70s, Winter Break touches the heart. The film takes a tender look at youth and old age, and at makeshift friendships. Not cutesy, but touching, Winter Break is an instant classic that takes us back to the heyday of American comedy.
That Christmas sur Netflix
Richard Curtis is determined to become the essential director as the end-of-year holidays approach. Not content with having delivered the romantic comedy par excellence, the Briton is teaming up with Netflix to explore the animation format. In 2024, he delivers a funny fable that doesn't forget to be touching.
Loving crossed destinies, he immortalizes the New Year's Eve of several inhabitants of a small town before bringing them together for a final adventure. Benefiting from very beautiful animation and crafted writing that only our neighbors have the secret of, this Christmas film can be enjoyed with family or friends.
Violent Night sur Prime Video
If the debate regarding the status of Crystal Trap still rages, Violent Night leaves no room for doubt and summons the imagery of Christmas films to reinvent them in a slightly gory action film style. This year, under the tree, Santa Claus is distributing chestnuts.
David Harbor who seems to have a lot of fun with this simple, but effective story. Violent Night is an opportunity to remember that Christmas films can be something other than the reunion between a journalist from a big city and a Christmas tree producer.
Klaus sur Netflix
It's difficult to browse the shelves of Netflix without succumbing to this seasonal masterpiece. In 2019, Sergio Pablos told the story of the origins of Santa Claus and his meeting with a postman determined to save the holidays.
Poetic, funny and above all benefiting from magnificent packaging, Klaus is the Christmas gift that everyone needs. This tale knows how to move us as much as it makes us laugh, to captivate us as much as it captivates us.
A Christmas under hypnosis sur Disney+
What if you spent the holidays with America's most famous family? Matt Groening's series is not afraid to play the seasonality card by offering its episode each year “Horror Tree House” for Halloween. This year, the series reinvents itself as a mockumentary and immortalizes the entire city of Springfield a few days before December 25.
Mentalist Derren Brown uses his skills to give them a great end-of-year celebration. Homer is one of his victims and he will think he is none other than Santa Claus. Tinted with dark humor, this two-episode adventure marks the 35th anniversary of the series' first Christmas episode.
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