Christmas Film competition
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Christmas Film competition
In a rash moment, our family of 5 has decided that on Boxing Day this year rather than try to find a show or event or other entertainment (it's my wife's birthday), we would all instead pick a feature film and watch them back to back over the day.
The pressure is now on to find somthing that is entertaining, able to be watched by everybody (youngest is 11) and perhaps has a mildly Christmas theme.
Open to suggestions please
The pressure is now on to find somthing that is entertaining, able to be watched by everybody (youngest is 11) and perhaps has a mildly Christmas theme.
Open to suggestions please
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Re: Christmas Film competition
a couple of Christmas classics that our TV executives never fail to show and I always find time to watch, (but would never usually admit to) are Home Alone and Oliver Twist. A tin of chocolates and a cold beer or 2, most relaxing.
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Re: Christmas Film competition
It's a Wonderful Life. Corny as hell, but a great Christmas movie and suitable for all the family.
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Re: Christmas Film competition
The Polar Express.
As a Christmas movie it is unbeatable.
As a Christmas movie it is unbeatable.
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Re: Christmas Film competition
My son and I both very much enjoyed Jingle All the Way - the Arnie Shwarzenegger (sp) Christmas film. We were talking about it only the other day, and still rate it as fun (even though the ending is a tad cheesey).
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Re: Christmas Film competition
We always dig out
Scrooged
National Lampoons Christmas Vacation
Elf
Santa Claus 1, 2 & 3
Scrooged
National Lampoons Christmas Vacation
Elf
Santa Claus 1, 2 & 3
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Re: Christmas Film competition
Thanks Pete.
National Lampoons is on the banned list I'm afraid. My wife can't stand it.
I feel the same way about Elf.
I am thinking about going completely off piste with blade Runner though
National Lampoons is on the banned list I'm afraid. My wife can't stand it.
I feel the same way about Elf.
I am thinking about going completely off piste with blade Runner though
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Re: Christmas Film competition
Getting away from what will undoubtedly be a fest of all the old favourites and not so favourites on TV how about the following Graham ?
Gran Torino (for the men)
Bridges of Madison County (for the ladies)
Mrs Doubtfire (for everyone-always makes me laugh)
Once upon a time in the West-classic western for all
Fargo - for the snow
Gran Torino (for the men)
Bridges of Madison County (for the ladies)
Mrs Doubtfire (for everyone-always makes me laugh)
Once upon a time in the West-classic western for all
Fargo - for the snow
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Christmas Film competition
The Grinch - not a full length movie but a favorite at our house
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Re: Christmas Film competition
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1318514/
Very entertaining action film, a genre I never seem to like as much as others.
The Bucket List (2007)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0825232/
Great feel good film for all the family
Hanna (2011)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0993842/
young girl - assassin film, all good fun.
Midnight Run (1988)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095631/
De Niro and Grodin at their best. Another good family film although with a bit more swearing.
Fargo (1996)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116282/
Brilliantly funny film
although a lot of my suggestions aren't suitable for kids or Christmassy themed so ignore what I've said.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1318514/
Very entertaining action film, a genre I never seem to like as much as others.
The Bucket List (2007)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0825232/
Great feel good film for all the family
Hanna (2011)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0993842/
young girl - assassin film, all good fun.
Midnight Run (1988)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095631/
De Niro and Grodin at their best. Another good family film although with a bit more swearing.
Fargo (1996)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116282/
Brilliantly funny film
although a lot of my suggestions aren't suitable for kids or Christmassy themed so ignore what I've said.
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Re: Christmas Film competition
decided on "Nativity".
Don't knwo much about it but has Martin Freeman in it who I think is a decent actor.
Don't knwo much about it but has Martin Freeman in it who I think is a decent actor.
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Re: Christmas Film competition
So, what did the rest of your family choose?
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Re: Christmas Film competition
Don't know yet. The only person who knows all is my wife and she's not saying.
I suspect that my youngest is probably going for Kung Fu Panda #2.
My daughter may choose Paul
My eldest probably some obscure "art house" film. he and his best friend are massively into film (they made their own last summer) and have been putting massive effort into this project. In fact his friend wants to join in!
My wife may get something like Johnny English.
Exciting or what!!
I suspect that my youngest is probably going for Kung Fu Panda #2.
My daughter may choose Paul
My eldest probably some obscure "art house" film. he and his best friend are massively into film (they made their own last summer) and have been putting massive effort into this project. In fact his friend wants to join in!
My wife may get something like Johnny English.
Exciting or what!!
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Re: Christmas Film competition
A bit of suspense/mystery is always good.webberg wrote:Exciting or what!!
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Re: Christmas Film competition
We sat down to watch "Home Alone" as a family the other day (ages 43 to 5). We were so appalled by the way the family at the start behaved towards each other we turned it off after 5 minutes.
I know you've chosen, but I am intrigued by the "Disney Christmas Carol". I caught a little of it last night and it looked pretty good.
I know you've chosen, but I am intrigued by the "Disney Christmas Carol". I caught a little of it last night and it looked pretty good.
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Thomas, try Scrooged.
Bill Murray in a re-telling.
Bit sugary but fun
Bill Murray in a re-telling.
Bit sugary but fun
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Re: Christmas Film competition
Just finished watching 'Elf' - Love it
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I quite enjoyed that too. Also liked Will Ferrell in Stranger Than Fiction.jainser wrote:Just finished watching 'Elf' - Love it
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Re: Christmas Film competition
Was won by my wife's choice of "Senna".
Very good film and I'd recommend it.
Followed by Kung Fu Panda 2 (youngest)
Followed by Paul (daughter)
Followed in "joint last" by my choice of Nativity and my eldest boys with The Breakfast Club.
Off to sulk now.
Very good film and I'd recommend it.
Followed by Kung Fu Panda 2 (youngest)
Followed by Paul (daughter)
Followed in "joint last" by my choice of Nativity and my eldest boys with The Breakfast Club.
Off to sulk now.
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Re: Christmas Film competition
Watched Senna last night - very good (if you've ever followed Formula 1), Kung Fu Panda 2 is a very worthy sequel and Paul will be viewed today or tomorrow at the latest.
As for Nativity and Breakfast Club - not for me. Tell your good lady/youngest and daughter that they have excellent taste
As for Nativity and Breakfast Club - not for me. Tell your good lady/youngest and daughter that they have excellent taste
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