10 Most Underrated Christmas Movies đđż
12/25/2024
Everyone knows about Home Alone and Elf, but what about the hidden gems? If youâre tired of rewatching the same Christmas classics, this list is here to sprinkle some underrated holiday magic into your festive season.
1. The Night Before (2015)
A raunchy, heartfelt comedy about three friends trying to recreate their best Christmas memories. Seth Rogen on a drug-fueled Christmas adventure? Yes, please. Perfect for when you need a good laugh between the family chaos.
2. Arthur Christmas (2011)
Why doesnât this animated masterpiece get the love it deserves? Aardmanâs tale of Santaâs clumsy son, Arthur, saving Christmas is funny, charming, and full of heart. Youâll wonder why youâve been sleeping on it.
3. The Family Stone (2005)
A dysfunctional family gathers for Christmas, and chaos ensues. Think of it as the emotional rollercoaster you secretly crave during the holidaysâtears, laughs, and Diane Keaton being, well, Diane Keaton.
4. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
Not your traditional holiday flick, but itâs set during Christmas, so it counts! This noir comedy starring Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer is packed with wit, twists, and a festive backdrop that makes the chaos oddly merry.
5. The Ref (1994)
Denis Leary plays a burglar stuck mediating a coupleâs constant bickering on Christmas Eve. Itâs dark, sarcastic, and hilariously relatable for anyone whoâs ever had an awkward family Christmas dinner.
6. A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas (2011)
Itâs ridiculous, over-the-top, and involves a claymation sequence and Neil Patrick Harris being, well, Neil Patrick Harris. If youâre in the mood for something irreverent, this is the holiday comedy for you.
7. Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020)
A visually stunning musical fantasy that deserves more attention. Featuring an inventive storyline, dazzling visuals, and toe-tapping songs, itâs a delightful holiday treat for the whole family.
8. Tokyo Godfathers (2003)
This beautifully animated Japanese film follows three homeless people who find an abandoned baby on Christmas Eve. Itâs heartfelt, quirky, and a touching reminder of the true meaning of the season.
9. Mixed Nuts (1994)
Steve Martin runs a crisis hotline on Christmas Eve, but his team is more dysfunctional than the people calling in. With its quirky humour and offbeat charm, itâs a festive farce you didnât know you needed.
10. The Man Who Invented Christmas (2017)
A creative take on how Charles Dickens came up with A Christmas Carol. Dan Stevens is delightful as Dickens, and the film offers a unique blend of history, fantasy, and holiday cheer.
There you have itâten underrated Christmas movies ready to become your new festive favourites. So grab your cocoa, pop on one of these hidden gems, and enjoy a merry movie night away from the usual suspects. đ đ„