No matter how much you might love the snow, the songs and the lit-up streets in this exciting run up to Christmas time, there are some nights around November where itās just so cold, rainy and sludgy that even thinking about trekking into town gives you the shivers. On those gloomy evenings, thereās only one thing to do ā put your feet up, make yourself a hot drink and put on a seasonal feel-good movie. Here are some of the best:
1.The Holiday
When two very different women (the highly-strung businesswoman played by Cameron Diaz and British country girl Kate Winslet) swap lives for Christmas, they find their previous stresses replaced by romance, laughter and new opportunities. This movie is an instant pick-me-up, making it easily into the top 8 with its stunning settings and an ending which will leave you feeling cheerful all night.
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2.Bridget Jonesā Diary
Universally adored for the awkward yet charming and relatable nature of its leading lady, Bridget Jonesā Diary is a hilarious account of one thirty-something year oldās struggle to settle down in a good relationship. This modern spin-off of āPride and Prejudiceā gets the balance between humour and romance totally right, and is a must-see for every single girl dreaming of finding her Mr Darcy.
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3.Love Actually
This charming Christmas-themed flick follows the lives of nine very different London couples and their loosely interlinked stories of love. With its combination of a star-studded cast and the heartwarming message that ālove, actually, is all around usā, this film is undeniably a Winter date-night classic.
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4.About Time
Although it isnāt overly Christmassy, this beautifully filmed movie will leave you with the warm and fuzzy feeling generally associated with this time of year. Putting a time-travelling twist on the classic boy-meets-girl love story, this ācelebration of life and loveā comes across as deeply genuine and will leave you with a new appreciation for all the little things in life.
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5.Little Women
If you like a more traditional take on the holiday season, you are guaranteed to love āLittle Womenā. Watching the March family girls grow up, learn about life, loss and love – itās impossible not to get attached to this movie; a homely Christmas classic perfect for watching with your family ā or just by yourself.
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6.Notting Hill
What happens when you take a simple New York bookseller and make him fall for the most famous and beautiful celebrity of his time? In this case, you get an inspiring love story with a few tearjerking moments and just the right amount of wit. āNotting Hillā is really an ideal watch for any season.
7.Elf
The most Christmassy film on this list, āElfā is a hilarious and heartwarming holiday classic. The tone is delightfully festive and Will Ferrell is at his very best. Whatās more, although a romance between a bumbling elf-raised human named Buddy and Zooey Deschanelās beautiful yet aloof character Jovie seems unlikely, āElfā pulls it off in the most endearing way possible.Ā
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8.Frozen
Nothing says Winter like snow, and thereās a lot of it in this movie. Thereās also an incredible soundtrack, an adorable talking snowman and a powerful story of friendship, sisterhood and perseverance. Pixar has done it again, as this latest blockbuster matches the likes of āUpā, āToy Storyā and āFinding Nemoā in terms of charm and warmth.