Christmas movies for family viewing

Christmas - a time when the house smells of Christmas tree and tangerines in the house are going to close friends and family, and in the air a real fairy-tale atmosphere. And what could be better than watching a good movie in the intimate circle of the family for a cup of cocoa?

We offer to your attention a selection of the best, and probably for many familiar films that will be pleased to review the family. we also got an interesting recommendation by the famous Ukrainian director Anatoly Mateshko, which in 2018 will present a family fantasy film "Fokster and Max."

1. "On Christmas Eve,"

Miracles exist, the main thing - to believe in them. Especially on the eve of Christmas. One big family discovers that he is on the verge of a box with a cute puppy. Of course, they take it to her, completely unaware that the dog will turn all their former life upside down. Beautiful and a bit philosophical film teaches us to love and care for one's neighbor.

2. "Home Alone 2"

You must admit, it is hard to imagine Christmas holidays without Kevin McCallister and his adventures. In the second movie "Home Alone" forget it again, but this time only in one of the main cities of the world - New York. Kevin, despite his young age, can easily get a hotel room with a fridge that is locked, fun to make fun of the butler, to deal with the bad guys and good to celebrate Christmas.

3. 'The Grinch - Stole Christmas "

Probably everyone at least once in his life had no desire to celebrate the New Year and we were angry at a very noisy gay people who are rushing to celebrate Christmas. At such times, we ourselves were similar to that gloomy green Grinch from the same film. But in films it is always a good instructive finale. Let's recall a beautiful fairy tale, this is one of the most beautiful and fascinating history that goes back to the nursery atmosphere of comfort and warmth.

4. "Elf"

As a little boy from an orphanage crawled into Santa's bag and went with him to the North Pole. Child took on education is one of the elves, Santa's helpers, and named him Buddy. When the boy grew up, he was told about its origin and Buddy went in search of their parents. The film once proves that Christmas miracles happen and dreams can come true. And the movie teaches that need to be kind, patient, not to jump to conclusions and to come to the aid of each other.

5. "Old New Year"

Wonderful movie 2011. Events take place in the New Year's Eve in New York City, entwining the fate of the characters. Here, the terminally ill elderly person, secretary, who is trying to realize their dreams, well-known producer, a person who hates New Year. Each of them gets a funny New Year stories, which once again shows how important it is to love and appreciate the vivid emotions of happiness.

6. "Love Coopers"

Imagine the average American family Cooper. Parents are on the verge of divorce, children and grandchildren live in different cities. And then all come to the family home to celebrate Christmas. What could be better holiday with your family? But, unfortunately, there is no ideal holidays, as well as people. The film from the first frame plunges into the atmosphere of fun. This is a great Christmas comedy that shows all the New Year's bustle through the prism of ridiculous situations.

7. "My friend - Santa Claus"

a fun and good cinema. This story could only happen in the New Year holidays. The main character - Santa Claus. But not simple, but clever thief wearing a suit he enters the house and takes everything he sees. In one house, he meets the little Antoine, who immediately believes that he is a real Santa. The boy tells of his most cherished dreams is not going to let the thief without their implementation. Santa Claus no choice but to take a guy with me. Everything that happens on the screen is credible, despite the clearly fantastic story.

8. "Hello, Dad, the new year,"

Sometimes you want to give your child a real fairy tale. The same desire was the main character of the film "Hello, dad, New Year", which every year organized the most perfect Christmas holiday for your children. But this time the children come to their grandfather, who easily violate all this pre-holiday family idyll. This film clearly shows what the parents are ready for the holiday. Many can envy these two fathers, because not everyone will be able to agree to such crazy things. Merry Christmas and a relaxed comedy, after which continue the festive mood for a long time.

9. "The man who invented Christmas"

The incredible story, mesmerizing music and sophisticated style. Imagine that all the characters unique masterpiece "A Christmas Carol" Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the other by, Charles Dickens come to life. Imagine that these characters live together with us in a reality and create a mysterious atmosphere of Christmas. The film is about how Charles Dickens came up with unique characters and eternal history.

10. "The Adventures Padingtona 2"

Paddintong. Cute, charming, well-mannered cub who always gets into an interesting situation. Since childhood he had been taught that good always triumphs over evil. He sees all good things always helps everyone and treats sweets. But even such a nice little bear gets into a dangerous mess, which is trying to teach a lesson to the villain. "The Adventures of Padingtona 2" - a good family movie, with good humor and British charm.

Film tips from director Anatoly Mateshko

Anatoly Mateshko, Ukrainian film director, known for paintings "Birthday Bourgeois" "Trumpeter" and many acting jobs. family fantasy film, about the adventures of a boy and a dog-superhero "Fokster and Max" - In 2018 his new film work will be presented. Anatoly told about the family Christmas movies:

"I understand that everyone is waiting for Christmas on the theme of a miracle. It is with hope for a miracle, I once went to the film "A Christmas Carol" adaptation of the novel of Charles Dickens's favorite and Oscar-winning director Robert Zemeckis. He is the author of the cult movie "Forrest Gump," "Who Framed Roger Rabbit," "Back to the Future." Intriguing was the fact that the main role of the mean and cruel old man Ebenezer Scrooge made brilliant Jim Carrey. I looked a long, boring story is not entirely clear and the result was a bitter disappointment. Therefore, in the year of the dog and on the eve of Merry Christmas recommend all the movie "12 Dogs of Christmas". The action takes place during the Great Depression in Doverville - a city that hates dogs. The main heroine, a brave little girl, Emma, ​​played by the wonderful fourteen-American actress Jordan-Claire Green. With the help of friends, she rescues a dog shelter and returns the city to celebrate the tradition of Christmas. Hopefully someone will look this film will not be disappointed. And who has seen, can see again, I am sure, I will discover something new. "