"Home Alone" and "Irony of Fate" have long been contemplated to the point of holes, but for the mood and atmosphere you need something more interesting? Catch the 20 best films about New Year and Christmas! They will help create a sense of celebration, escape from problems and completely immerse yourself in the New Year's bustle.
1. The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
The people of this fairytale town love Christmas, but the Grinch (Jim Carrey) hates it. He lives on a mountain with a dog - his only friend, and dreams of stealing a holiday from the townspeople for the fact that from childhood they mocked his appearance.
2. Four Christmases (2008)
Brad (Vince Vaughn) and Kate (Reese Witherspoon) have been together for a long time, and every Christmas they run away from families together. But this time the flights were canceled due to fog, and the couple has no choice - they will have to celebrate the holiday four times so that none of the relatives would be offended.
3. A Christmas Carol (2009)
The next adaptation of the play by Charles Dickens this time belongs to Robert Zemeckis. The complex 3D film starring Jim Carrey, Colin Firth and Gary Oldman is shot with motion capture technology that Zemeckis has already mastered in his earlier work.
4. Elf (2003)
Buddy Hobbs escaped from the orphanage, hiding in Santa's bag. He was adopted and raised by one of the elves, but the adult Buddy (Will Ferrell) wanted to find his real family. Will they believe in his adventures?
5. It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
George Bailey (James Stewart) is so frustrated with his problems and debts that he is contemplating suicide before Christmas. But instead, he himself saves his guardian angel, the unlucky Clarence Odbody (Henry Travers), who can't get his wings in any way.
6. Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
Six-year-old Susan (Mara Wilson) does not believe Santa exists, although she continues to make her Christmas list. But after meeting Santa Claus (Richard Attenborough) in a large shopping center, she realizes that dreams can come true.
7. Santa Claus Vacation (2000)
On Christmas Eve, Santa (Leslie Nielsen) falls out of his sleigh onto the hood of Reporter Peter (Stephen Eckholdt). He completely forgets who he is, and Peter wants to make a great plot and help the old man find a family.
8. Love Actually (2003)
The Richard Curtis film is an anthology of nine Christmas stories that are unexpectedly intertwined. Cast - Hugh Grant, Keira Knightley, Alan Rickman, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth, Martin Freeman and others.
9. The Polar Express (2004)
Another New Year's animated film by Robert Zemeckis is about a boy who almost stopped believing in Santa. On Christmas Eve, he gets on a magical express train that heads straight for the North Pole.
10. Christmas break (1989)
Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) and his family go to the forest in search of a Christmas tree. He invites his parents and his wife's parents to the holiday, but suddenly there are more guests than planned.
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11.Christmas (2015)
After the death of Ethan's parents (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), he makes arrangements with Isaac (Seth Rogen) and Chris (Anthony Mackie) to always celebrate Christmas together. Over time, friends have a life of their own and they want to abandon the old tradition, but Ethan gets tickets for the dream party!
12. Santa Claus (1994)
Scott (Tim Allen) is divorced and wants to take his son for the New Year holidays. While preparing for the arrival of the child, he sees a suspicious old man on the roof. He was so scared that he collapsed with a heart attack. Who would have thought that it would be a real Santa ...
13. Intuition (2001)
Jonathan (John Cusack) meets Sarah (Kate Beckinsale) at a store on Christmas Eve. They spend a wonderful evening together, but then they part, because each has its own life. Jonathan offers to exchange numbers, but Sarah decides to leave everything to chance.
fourteen.Gift for Christmas (1996)
Clerk Howard Langston (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is obsessed with work and never has time for family. Myron Larabi (David Adkins) is a tired and exhausted postman. And so they both collide in the store in pursuit of the same toy - Turboman, which their children dream of.
15. What about you? (2007)
The manager of the boarding house asks her little sister (Hayley Atwell) to take over on Christmas Eve. Only four elderly guests remained in the house, but events immediately did not go according to plan.
16. A New Christmas Tale (1988)
Telemagnet Frank Cross (Bill Murray) is interested in nothing but his money. But now his time has come to face the ghosts of the past, present and future. True, this time they chose very unusual shapes.
17. Krampus (2015)
If among all the family comedies you want to tickle your nerves, then catch the story of the Christmas demon Krampus, who loves Christmas balls very much. Michael Dougherty's film stars Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Cockner and others.
18.K-9: Christmas Adventures (2013)
A popular favorite, the police dog Scoot does not forget about his duties even in the midst of the holidays. The criminals abandoned the wounded Skut, but luckily, the girl Cassie found him. Cast - Luke Perry and Taylor Negron.
19. Bad Santa (2003)
The cynical comedy of the Coen brothers with Billy Bob Thornton and Tony Cox mocks all the modern problems of society. The alcoholic and loser Willie and the dwarf Marcus want to rob a shopping center, and for this they get a job there as Santa and an elf.
20. Love the Coopers (2015)
For family Christmas, four generations of a large family gathered at once. What could have gone wrong? Yes all! Cast - Diane Keaton, John Goodman, Ed Helms, Marisa Tomei, Amanda Seyfred, Olivia Wilde, Timothy Chalamet and others.
