Best Christmas Movies

1. Die Hard (1988), John McTiernan
4/5

This is hands down my favourite Christmas movie. Not only is it a great action film, it is also hilarious with great one liners, gross racism and awesome explosions. Bruce Willis gives a great performance, of which he's been type cast ever since and reprised his role in many awful sequels, none of which can top this as the role of his career. As well as the great christmas gags there is also the homage to westerns including John Wayne/ Roy Rodgers impersonations. Well worth another watch for those partial to a more explosive and bloody Christmas movie.

2. Merry Christmas (Joyeux Noel), (2005), Christian Carion - 4/5

This is not only a stunning Christmas movie, it is just an amazing film focusing on a christmas during the World War I. Performances are amazing, and the story, based on real life accounts is just heartbreakingly beautiful. A Christmas movie that will make you cry, but so worth it.

3. Gremlins (1984), Joe Dante - 3.5/5

Nothing really says Christmas like little monsters swinging from Christmas trees, lights and attacking people while singing along to Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. It also includes the most depressing Christmas story, that is awesomely out of place in this kids movie. The cheesy special effects and bloody Christmas make this a classic Christmas movie for the Gen X generation.

4. Eyes Wide Shut (1999), Stanley Kubrick - 4/5

If you're looking for a more sinister Christmas movie, you'll find nothing better than Eyes Wide Shut. This slow moving thriller is just a stunning visual and musical feast. It is lengthy, but so eerie and beautiful to watch.

5. Home Alone (1990), Chris Columbus - 3.5/5

A hilarious christmas movie, with lots of laughs, this is just a really fun kids movie.

6. The Grinch (2000), Ron Howard - 3.5/5

A hilarious adaptation of the Dr. Suess story, with Jim Carey as one of his best and most funny roles. It is a lot of fun, especially for those who aren't really that big fans of Christmas.

7. The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992), Brian Henson - 3.5/5

A really fun muppet adaptation of the traditional Charles Dickens story, with lots of laughs and some hilariously dated puppet action.

8. Bad Santa (2003), Terry Zwigoff
3/5

A darkly funny Christmas movie, which is surprisingly good, and not just base level humour. Good performances and awfully true depictions of real Christmas related annoyances. This film is definitely highly enjoyable for those who are Grinches about Christmas.