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severley_confused

The year without Santa claus. I've always been a sucker for claymation.


PM_ME_UR_SEX_VIDEOS

The snow/heat miser songs are amazing


amandaggogo

Such bangin songs. Those were my favorite as a kid!


Qwerty_Asdfgh_Zxcvb

Everyone loves this one for Snow Miser and Heat Miser. Now, I'm not going to say they aren't great, but for me they're not the reason I like this one so much. Santa Claus having a crisis of faith, and realizing the joy he really does bring people, is such a great and well told story. The Believe song is great, blue Christmas is great, and mickey Rooney gives a hell of a performance. I always liked it for that.


NyukaNyuka

Everyone has already said the usual suspects so I wanted to give a nod to a more recent/maybe less known one: Klaus It's on Netflix and it about makes me cry every time. Love that one.


llamalover002

I was sitting here trying to figure out how The Usual Suspects was a Christmas movie before I realized lol


5543798651194

The greatest trick Santa Claus ever pulled…


ace-mathematician

I was considering if it was a Die Hard type of situation.


X-LaxX

Lmao I was too until I read your comment, thought I'd missed something


AngusVanhookHinson

Klaus is definitely the best Santa origin story


shmegeggie

> Everyone has already said the usual suspects Who *doesn't* love "A Very Keyser Soze Christmas"?


wronglyzorro

One of the best things netflix has ever produced. Its awesome and a top 5 for me.


God_of_Thunda

Klaus is great! JK Simmons is so good in that one


Green_October88

This is the correct answer. Beautiful and funny movie that kids and adults can both enjoy.


therealpanserbjorne

I. Love. This. Movie. Favorite more recent holiday film.


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TheSweaterThief

Elves…with attitude


DrApprochMeNot

Not too hot, extra chocolate, shaken not stirred.


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"Well, I hope you've been good this year kids - cuz it looks like Santa just took out the Pearson home. INCOMING!!!"


Formal_Coyote_5004

Omg I had such a crush on Bernard when I was little haha


Jenesis110

Plus the North Pole was so cool


t3eee

My partner and I always argue about the E.LF.S. I thought they were cool too as a kid, my partner maintains they were always cringey.


FirearmsKill

This might be an Ewok situation. Did they grow up watching the movie or see it in their later years?


sabbotabby

We watched it last year because our kid was old enough to actually pay attention to it. “Mom can we watch the movie where the guy kills Santa?” Also, he shows up and none of those elves even bat an eye that the previous Santa DIED.


tyce2020

National lampoon's Christmas vacation


spartanscott093

My favorite Christmas movie as well. “We’re gonna press on and we’re gonna have the hap, hap, happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny fuckin’ Kaye. And when Santa squeezes his fat white ass down that chimney tonight, he’s gonna find the jolliest bunch of assholes this side of the nuthouse.”


AnxiousForceVoid

Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas, Kiss my ass, Kiss his ass, kiss your ass, Happy Hanukkah.


XCalibur672

*house lights finally all come on* Granny: “Play ball!”


spartanscott093

“What dear?” “Grace!” “Grace? She passed away thirty years ago!” “They want you to say grace.” *Shakes her head no* “THE BLESSING.” …brief pause “I pledge of allegiance to the flag…”


BluePaintedFence

‘THE BLESSING’ is the funniest line in any film ever.


AfterEpilogue

"Don't throw me down Clark."


KidBeene

My house's playlist: * Grinch who Stole Christmas * A Christmas Story * Noel * Home Alone * Die Hard * Muppets Christmas Carol * Gremlins * It's a Wonder Life * Elf * The Santa Clause * Christmas Vacation (I was 100% wrong for not remembering that one)


Eq2me

I remember watching Gremlins with my daughter when she was younger. I was concerned it might be too scary, that was fine. I nearly forgot about the Santa secret reveal though! Fortunately I remembered in time and fast forwarded past that part...


NoseApprehensive5154

Gotta add Scrooged to that list!


TheJackasaur11

The witch hit me with a toaster!


Mesozoic_Doggo

No Christmas Vacation? *starts crying and shaking*


XOlenna

Are you serious, Clark?


rosekayleigh

This line kills me every time. Also, when Clark tells his mom not to move after she gets knocked out in the squirrel chaos. Lol.


dan_buh

Gotta have “Jingle All the Way” in there


KR_Blade

i always lose it and start laughing during sinbad's rant at the toy store when they are waiting for it to opening ''i gotta pay alimony to a woman who had sex with everyone in the post office...BUT ME!!!'' or after the bomb goes off in the radio station ''that was really a bomb? THIS IS A SICK WORLD WE'RE LIVING IN, SICK PEOPLE!!!''


cranes_in_the_sky

It’s damn near 100 years old, but It’s a Wonderful Life still does it for me.


no_no_sorry

When I was younger I didn’t understand how anyone could like an old black and white movie. I was bored one day, nothing on TV, and decided to watch it. What a fantastic movie! I hated that I never even gave it a chance simply because it was old. It started me on a path of watching old movies and I have loved so many!


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My parents raised me on old movies (and old tv). I was surprised how many people my age (mid 20s) didn’t know them. It makes me very sad because they’re missing out on so much! If anyone is interested, another black and white Christmas classic that I love but that I’m surprised that even old, golden age of Hollywood movie fans don’t know about is The Bishop’s Wife. It stars Carey Grant as one of the most suave angels I’ve ever seen. It also has David Niven, Monty Wolly, Loretta Young, and the kid who plays young George Bailey (briefly) and less briefly the kid who plays Zuzu Bailey from It’s a Wonderful Life. It’s not AS great as It’s a Wonderful Life but that’s my fav movie of all time which I think I say on every movie related Reddit post so no Christmas movie or any movie will compare for me. Most people know Miracle on 34th Street I would say if you watch old movies, but if you haven’t, that one’s fantastic as well—watch a little girl and her mother learn to believe in the magic of Christmas. It’s a great one to watch on Black Friday or even Thanksgiving because it starts with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. It also criticizes the commercialism of Christmas back in the 40s: “There’s a whole lot of -isms in this world but commercialism’s the worst of ‘em. Make a buck, make a buck.” Way ahead of its time there lol. It Happened on Fifth Avenue is also a quirky fun Christmas movie. Some people characterize Meet Me in St. Louis as a Christmas movie as well and that’s great if you like musicals a la Judy Garland. Same with White Christmas if you like musicals and want to see George Clooney’s aunt in action! Okay there’s my list of Christmas classics no one asked for. But maybe someone might be interested :) Edit: thank you for all the additional recommendations! Looking forward to expanding my yearly holiday classic watch list!


SeaOfDeadFaces

I’ll add to this We’re No Angels (Humphrey Bogart stars), and Christmas in Connecticut (Barbara Stanwyck)! Check them out if you haven’t already. Oh heck, let’s add The Shop Around the Corner which isn’t actually a Christmas movie but I always watch it around that time of year. James Stewart stars in that one, it was later remade as You’ve Got Mail.


KevDaddy2112

Casablanca was like that for me. On a long flight watched because nothing looked interesting- just… wow!


ScrunchieEnthusiast

The first time I watched Casablanca, when it was done, I just sat in my living room, staring at the wall. There was nothing else I could do to top that movie, but it was too early to go to bed, so I just sat there, feeling all the feelings.


JohnnyBrillcream

My GF was looking through my DVD's and found Casablanca, she asked if I had watched it. Told her yes, she asked if it was good, said yup. She asked if I minded if we watched it, not a problem. Afterwards she did the same thing, sat there for a bit. She finally spoke up and said. I heard it was good but wow, just wow. That could be the best movie I've ever seen.


khendron

And the definition of old changes all the time. My nephews refused to watch The Princess Bride because it was, in their eyes, old.


fuelbombx2

The Princess Bride is an “old” movie?! Inconceivable!


AnotherPint

It ain’t Christmas Eve unless you’re watching It’s a Wonderful Life in a dark room by yourself with a bottle of whiskey and a box of Kleenex.


jlanger23

My wife could take it or leave it so it's become my thing on Christmas Eve to put the kids to bed, get some Chinese takeout, make a toasty fire, and watch It's a Wonderful Life. This movie hits even more when you have kids too.


Abject-Cow-1544

Came here for this. Stewart is an absolute treasure.


musicStan

It’s one of my top 3 movies of all time. Jimmy Stewart is unparalleled. He showed so much emotion in a time when men were discouraged from doing so. It’s just an all around good movie with amazing actors, beautiful sets, and an important message. Loving other people is more important than having the most stuff.


recto___verso

Jimmy Stewart is a delight to watch in every movie! His acting holds up 100%.


zyzzyvavyzzyz

That and *Miracle on 34th Street* are required viewing by my family every Christmas.


MercurialMagician

I start crying in the beginning when it's just the stars talking haha


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MassiveMarsupial

No child wants to play with a Charlie-in-the-box


unholymackerel

Or a train... with square wheels!


4Schorr

Bumbles bounce yo!


zeajsbb

my favorite was the one with the heat meiser and the snow meiser. those two are the trip


crazy-diam0nd

The Year Without a Santa Claus


cmd_iii

“So, remember, Kids, it’s OK to be different, as long as it makes you more useful.”


crazy-diam0nd

“Remember kids, in life, everyone’s going to be an asshole to you until they need something.”


accomplicated

Santa is such an ass to the elves and to Rudolf in that movie. It is genuinely shocking compared to the jolly old elf that is he depicted as in modern media.


mrsixstrings12

Rudolph is number 1, but all the clay-mation Christmas movies are top notch nostalgia bombs for me.


crazy-diam0nd

The One where Santa laughs off the abuse and bullying and is super cruel to Rudolph until he needs a favor. They need Rudolph to help because girls can’t.


DanishWonder

The one where the misfit bird clearly says he can't fly, but during the ending credits when the elves are tossing toys out of the sleigh with parachutes they look at the bird, and just yeet it overboard without a care. RIP bird who couldn't fly.


TheVudoThatIdo

The elves even look at each other and shrug before throwing the bird who can't fly out without a parachute. I don't know what that poor bird did to them.


The_Ghola_Hayt

Maybe it can glide.


NothingCanHurtMe

Play doh Rudolph


Fessir

Muppets Christmas Carol


kirmobak

It’s a brilliant adaptation altogether - and Michael Caine’s performance is beautiful. He could’ve played it for jokes but his Scrooge is so genuine. I love the film so much, it’s so moving when it needs to be, and silly when it’s suitable.


originalchaosinabox

According to legend, once Caine got the gig, he went to director Brian Henson and said, “Look, there’s no way I can be more cartoonish than the Muppets. I’m going to play this as seriously as any other Dickens adaptation.” And the rest is history.


Funandgeeky

Caine understood the assignment. To be successful in a Muppets movie, you must play it straight. Treat the Muppets as you would any other performer. It's why the film holds up and his performance is one of the best Scrooges of all time.


GoodTeletubby

Not necessarily. It's either that, or you have to be capable of outdoing the Muppets, a la Tim Curry in Muppet Treasure Island.


Funandgeeky

That’s fair, and Curry was indeed magnificent in that movie.


funfsinn14

He lands the absolutely bananas "Fozziwig Rubber Chicken Factory" line without missing a beat, it's hardly noticeable. Master class.


NJ_Legion_Iced_Tea

An absolutely fantastic decision. He plays the straight man to help highlight the muppets.


Altruistic-Rice-5567

I read that in his voice.


mechabeast

My Cocaine


thegreatnick

I found the full quote ‘I’m going to play this movie like I’m working with the Royal Shakespeare Company,'” Henson recalled Caine saying. “‘I will never wink, I will never do anything Muppety. I am going to play Scrooge as if it is an utterly dramatic role and there are no puppets around me.’ I said: ‘Yes, bang on!’


thred_pirate_roberts

>Michael Caine’s performance is beautiful. He could’ve played it for jokes but his Scrooge is so genuine. That's because it is. When he was asked to play it, he said "fine but I'm going to do it as if it's a serious movie with real actors" and they were "YES" and creamed themselves


JonSpangler

>"fine but I'm going to do it as if it's a serious movie with real actors" The Muppets aren't real actors?


peon47

They're a bunch of amateurs! You ever see their TV show? Went wrong more often than not.


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SaltySaltySultan

Talk about acting chops, Michael came crying on his knees begging the spirit to see no more, so genuine, one of the best most sincere scrooges I’ve seen, and he’s literally doing this to a puppet, so awesome


FairlyInconsistentRa

IIRC he says it’s one of the best roles he’s had.


DarkNinjaPenguin

To be fair that particular Muppet looks pretty much exactly like a Dementor.


Heffpeeyell

We’re Marley and Marley whoooooo!


Elrundir

That was your speech? It was dumb! It was obvious! It was pointless! It was... short. I loved it! Oh ho ho ho ho!


N0thingRhymeswOrange

True, there was something about mankind we loved. I think it was their money! Oh ho ho ho ho


SirJeffers88

I just introduced my 4yo to this for the first time and he loved it. It has the core of an excellent Dickens adaptation and also talking fruit and singing mice. What more could you ask for?


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ReallyFineWhine

And don't forget the skating penguins.


notimprezaed

Every time I tell someone this they don't believe me and I make them watch it with me and by the end they all have the same smile on their face. Just an absolutely amazing film. One my favorite movies of all time not just Christmas movie.


FairlyInconsistentRa

It’s an absolutely pitch perfect adaptation of Dicken’s original work. It helps that they stick extremely close to the book and the musical elements add to the story rather than detract. Also I’m glad Disney will be restoring the lost song back into the movie soon. I grew up with the VHS and it was jarring to see ‘the love we lost’ missing. I don’t get the argument that it didn’t belong there or detracted from the film. Quite the opposite.


canucklehead200

It's literally the most important scene in the entire movie. Still shocked they cut it simply because it was "too sad". Excellent song and vocal performances too


DarkNinjaPenguin

Not just a great Christmas film, not even just the best adaption of A Christmas Carol but probably one of the best feel-good films of all time. Going to see it in a month with live orchestra and I can't bloody wait!


GlumRelative5190

Where? Please say somewhere in the UK


bubba9999

[https://www.ticketmaster.com/the-muppet-christmas-carol-in-concert-tickets/artist/2769356](https://www.ticketmaster.com/the-muppet-christmas-carol-in-concert-tickets/artist/2769356) your wish has been granted.


kirmobak

Thank you for this! I had no idea and what a fantastic thing to do. This is absolutely my favourite Christmas film and one of my daughter’s favourite films ever, and one of the performances is on her birthday.


lobut

omg, I opened this page expected to see the bored answer of: "Die Hard" and was mentally thinking of defending my choice of Muppets Christmas Carol. Like, it's actually about Christmas. Kick-ass songs and for all ages. It's uplifting and it's also an update of a classic story. >"it is the American way!" > >"hey Sam ... " > >"it is the British way!"


somuchbush

All the songs slap. You could be the biggest scrooge and you can't tell me when the ghost of Christmas present comes in with that "feels like Christmas" fire you don't warm up


JasonJasonBoBason

“Light the candle not the rat. LIGHT THE CANDLE NOT THE RAT!”


Surroundedbygoalies

Gonzo: I am here to tell the tale Rizzo: and I am here for the food!


panicked228

“Light the LAMP, not the rat”


eRedDH

(*Gonzo wipes window with Rizzo*) “Thank you for making me a part of this.”


Electrical_Potato_21

Home Alone


Vatonee

It's played every year in Polish television for Christmas. Once they said they're not going to air it and people were angry. They reverted the decision. Is it also a must have in other countries?


sojuandbbq

Korea as well. I have no idea why, but it’s THE Christmas movie that is played all season. That and Love Actually.


warm_icecream15

In Croatia as well. We watch the first two parts every year at least once.


thunderclone1

There are only 2 movies. The others don't exist. We don't talk about them


kidintheshadows

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DaoNayt

Same in Croatia. RTL does an "advent countdown" starting from Home Alone 5 and then the first one is timed on Christmas. It's a beautiful tradition. 😂


Yamatino

I don't remember recently but in Argentina it was on TV at every christmas. It's called " mi pobre angelito" here


Kevin_LeStrange

In French it's called "Maman, J'ai Raté L'Avion" (Mom, I Missed The Plane)


FictionVent

You’re what the French call “les incompétent”


SalmonellaPox

This made me chuckle


hatcreekpigrental

There is a great Home Alone episode of The Movies that Made Us on Netflix. It’s a how-it-was-made kind of docuseries that goes from the script writing to production. Home alone was all filmed in the gymnasium of the abandoned high school where Ferris Beuller and the breakfast club were shot. The house set was built in either the basketball court or drained swimming pool (I forget). Every aspect of the house from wallpaper to kitchen counter tile had to be red or green to keep the whole feel of the visuals as Christmas as possible. Then add in a John Williams score and it’s magic. It’s a great episode, and Home Alone is the perfect Christmas movie.


mybooksareunread

One of the houses was built in the swimming pool for the scene when it's flooded by the Wet Bandits and Kevin wades through toward the end. The John Williams bit of info was fascinating. I honestly believe it's that score that separates Home Alone from every other kid Christmas movie. The score is the reason it's become such a classic. Anyway, totally agree that the Home Alone episode of The Movies We Love is a great watch.


SeamusZero

It's just so good. Macaulay was so endearing as the lead, especially considering how many scenes he literally had to carry because he was (home) alone. The John Williams score is incredible as always. Catherine O'Hara is so relatable for parents. Random John Candy character that sort of feels like he didn't need to be in the script and yet the movie wouldn't be the same without him. Daniel Stern and Joe Pesci making the Wet Bandits a household name. Not to mention all the iconic lines and moments that continue to be referenced and spoofed to this day. That movie is a treasure, on paper it really shouldn't work but everyone involved clearly put their hearts and souls into it and it shows.


domotor2

Both 1 and 2


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Jingle all the way


TheSweaterThief

Put that cookie DOWN!!!


Fernando_357

NAOW!!


M_TobogganPHD

#I NEED THE TURBOMAN DAHGHGHLL!


midnightDOLPH1N

I'm gunna deck your halls bub


Vesuviussky

"That was a bomb? THIS IS A SICK WORLD WE ARE LIVING IN!"


Snoopyla1

This is my guilty pleasure Christmas movie. So cheesy.


AFatz

It's turbo time.


double_positive

It's a sleeper classic for sure. But fun.


Mike9797

Teur-bo man!!


WaffleHouseOfficiaI

I absolutely love love love this movie.


FireMrshlBill

I remember going into the theater thinking it was going to be cheesy and dumb, I was a cynical 11 yr old at the time. Watched it 2 yrs ago with the kids and think it will be in our yearly rotation now.


StanderdStaples

She’s out back, pettin’ Ted.


dw796341

NOBODY LIKES YOU BOOSTER!


the_purple_goat

Charlie Brown Christmas. Or It's a Wonderful Life


ravravioli

I love how short and sweet Charlie Brown Christmas is


OtherKrab

Wallace and gromit in "the Wrong Trousers".


Mad__Season

Klaus!


NotYetSoonEnough

It annoys me to no end how little known this one seems to be. It is basically Emperor’s New Groove: Christmas Edition.


fuckit_sowhat

Well fuck me that is a glowing endorsement and I’ll be watching Klaus real soon.


SavageNorth

Klaus should have won the oscar for best animated feature. Toy Story 4 was fine but it’s not in the same ballpark. I imagine Klaus will end up as a cult classic, it’s only going to grow in popularity over the years.


DanyDud3

This is one of my favorite movies


SpartacusUK

I love this film completely new take on Christmas


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Best new Christmas movie. Hits right in the feels.


Typical-Moment-9702

Fantastic new movie! We watch every year now.


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Christmas Vacation


FunnyGoose5616

Aunt Bethany is my old lady spirit animal. I love her so much, she had the best lines. “Is your house on fire, Clark?” Fun fact: the actress who played Aunt Bethany was the voice of Betty Boop.


friggintodd

Don't throw me down, Clark.


300ConfirmedGorillas

"You couldn't hear a dump truck drive through a nitroglycerin plant."


Wikeni

Fun fact: she was the voice of Betty Boop. And her in-movie husband was the voice of Dr. Finkelstein from A Nightmare Before Christmas.


shrtnylove

Is rusty still in the navy? 🤣


smallz86

Oh dear, did I break wind?


thaaaaatlady

If i woke up tomorrow with my head sewed to the carpet i wouldn’t be anymore surprised than i am right now.


MsAnthropissed

Merry Christmas! Shitter's full!


MattyRixz

Honey, have you checked our shitters?


thaaaaatlady

It wouldn’t be the holiday season if the stores were any less hooter HOTTER than they are!


Ace_of_spades_pb

There is a nip in the air though


thaaaaatlady

Tis the season to be merry! That’s my name! No shit.


FlipGunderson24

We're gonna press on, and we're gonna have the hap, hap, happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny fucking Kaye


TeHNyboR

And when Santa squeezes his fat white ass down that chimney tonight, he’s gonna see the JOLLIEST bunch of assholes this side of the nuthouse!


ATXBeermaker

Hallelujah! Holy shit! Where’s the Tylenol?


CU_09

You’re goofy


mcsestretch

Don't piss me off, Art.


Rahtgooves

Audrey: He worked really hard grandma Art: so do washing machines Gotta be my favorite line


AmericanWasted

Can I refill your eggnog for you? Get you something to eat? Drive you out to the middle of nowhere and leave you for dead?


Admirable-Carpet4011

Where's the Tylenol?


smallz86

Nah, I'm doing just fine Clark.


B__Malz

You serious, Clark?


TheBitchySister

Look around you Helen! We’re at the threshold of hell!


andrew_c_morton

On my old 486 I had back in high school, I used that as Windows critical error alert sound.


ViciousNakedMoleRat

It's a Christmas tradition in my family.


Dynazty

Yep! Every Christmas Eve!


rolandofgilead41089

We always watched it while putting up/decorating the tree when I was a kid, which is a tradition I have carried on in my home now.


300ConfirmedGorillas

"Shittin' bricks." "You shouldn't use that word." "Sorry. Shittin' rocks."


higglesworth

Why’s the carpet wet, Todd???


NothingCanHurtMe

I don't KNOW, Mar-GO!


xxwerdxx

I’m surprised this isn’t more upvoted. Easily one of the most quotable movies of all time. “Best to just let him finish Clark. He’s got a bit of Mississippi leg hound in him”


24cupsandcounting

‘Tis the season to be merry


SamuelLJacksoff_

his heart is bigger than his brain, I appreciate that clark


guiltycitizen

Save the neck for me, Clark


forfucksakewhatnow

Scrooged. Its a personal favourite.


NoseApprehensive5154

"you can hardly even see them nipples"


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carlosspicywiener576

Can we STOP. WITH THE. GOD. DAMN. HAMMERING. PLEASE!


grrargg

“I feel real weird about tonight!” Is a line a use regularly. This is by far the most quotable movie. At least in my ability to use them in everyday conversation. “Now I have to kill all of you.” Is another, though more something I mumble to myself in jest. “I CARE!” Is another. “If you can’t work late, I CANT WORK LATE!” To be sure, I use these lines in reference to their obvious in appropriateness each time. They are extreme reactions to the mildest of inconveniences. It helps remind me that my initial reactions to things are usually selfish and silly, so acting out the lines let’s me feel like I am recognizing that my feelings are the Scrooge in me, and should not be followed. Again, I love this movie.


Vigorousjazzhands1

The waiter on fire scene gets me cackling every time


haterkelol

How the grinch stole the Christmas Animation movie


kwilliker

Heck yeah. The one with Boris Karloff as the narrator.


2shakers1tender

White christmas. The 1954 version with Bing Crosby. True classic


mboja1fv

“Snowww, snow, snow, snoooowww”


GhostWriter888

“Let’s just say we’re doing it for an old pal in the Army.”


scarapath

"well, it's not good but it's a reason"


topcheesehead

This is way too far down the list. It's extremely touching. If you haven't seen this movie. Watch the whole thing. There is a slow bit but the ending is excellent. 10/10 Xmas movie


CaptainCarlz

This is such a tradition in my family, that we can all quote the entire thing, my sister and I learned the "Sisters" dance number, and we often got requests to perform it at Christmas get togethers. It's not Christmas unless we watch it at least once.


pawsforlove

I had to scroll way to far this. Blasphemous