Most unconventional great Christmas movie? - Blu-ray Forum

Ray Jackson · 12-24-2018, 11:36 PM

I can’t decide what to watch tonight or tomorrow night.

I need something that feels right for Christmas, but isn’t the same old Christmas Story/Polar Express traditional fare.

And don’t say Die Hard.

...saying Die Hard is the best Christmas movie jumped the shark five years ago.

Leonidas King · 12-24-2018, 11:38 PM

Die Hard is still the best Christmas movie.

Bullitt · 12-24-2018, 11:41 PM

A Wonderful Life

MrSmearkase · 12-24-2018, 11:42 PM

In all honesty, I've always found Catch Me If You Can to be a great Christmas Eve watch.

LarryT · 12-24-2018, 11:43 PM

The Ice Harvest.

Rodney-2187 · 12-24-2018, 11:59 PM

Bad Santa

CelluloidPal · 12-25-2018, 12:32 AM

I've come across many unconventional Christmas movies.
I finished watching Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker and about to watch Red Christmas.

A few others come to mind:
The Ice Harvest
Uncle Nick (if you want to a real cringefest)
Project Shadowchaser 2

Cremildo · 12-25-2018, 12:32 AM

Ray Jackson · 12-25-2018, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Bullitt

A Wonderful Life

How is that unconventional?

ben6543 · 12-25-2018, 12:35 AM

Batman Returns

Ray Jackson · 12-25-2018, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by rodneyfaile

Bad Santa

Good call.

I took my mom to see that movie.

...it was awkward.

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Darthvong · 12-25-2018, 12:41 AM

The Ref

erixon20 · 12-25-2018, 12:42 AM

Deadpool!

Bullitt · 12-25-2018, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

How is that unconventional?

Simple.

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Its just the fact that it has the feel good factor and JS runs up the street shouting Merry Christmas that it even falls into that category......have you even seen the film????

Ray Jackson · 12-25-2018, 12:44 AM

I’m thinking about going with Blade Runner 2049.

A dark, dystopian commentary on the nature of human existence.

...god bless us everyone.

[Show spoiler]

erixon20 · 12-25-2018, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Leonidas_King

Die Hard is still the best Christmas movie.

What he said!

cinemaphile · 12-25-2018, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

...saying Die Hard is the best Christmas movie jumped the shark five years ago.

how can it be jumping the shark when it is just stating a fact? That's like saying, "calling The Godfather a good movie jumped the shark 5 years ago"

Ray Jackson · 12-25-2018, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by cinemaphile

how can it be jumping the shark when it is just stating a fact? That's like saying, "calling The Godfather a good movie jumped the shark 5 years ago"

People still think they’re saying something subversive or ironic when they call Die Hard a great Christmas movie.

It’s played out.

Now calling The Human Centipede the best Christmas movie...that’s out there.

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Rodney-2187 · 12-25-2018, 01:02 AM

Christmas is mentioned in The Hateful Eight.

stvn1974 · 12-25-2018, 01:08 AM

Gremlins

12-24-2018, 11:36 PM	#1
Ray Jackson Blu-ray Duke Member since:Apr 2013 Location:The dark underbelly of Anytown, USA 4K collection:102 Blu-ray collection:455 DVD collection:9 Digital collection:74 Trading Score:183	Most unconventional great Christmas movie? I can’t decide what to watch tonight or tomorrow night. I need something that feels right for Christmas, but isn’t the same old Christmas Story/Polar Express traditional fare. And don’t say Die Hard. ...saying Die Hard is the best Christmas movie jumped the shark five years ago.

12-25-2018, 12:32 AM	#7
CelluloidPal Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2017	I've come across many unconventional Christmas movies. I finished watching Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker and about to watch Red Christmas. A few others come to mind: The Ice Harvest Uncle Nick (if you want to a real cringefest) Project Shadowchaser 2 Last edited by CelluloidPal; 12-25-2018 at 12:37 AM.

12-25-2018, 12:32 AM	#8
Cremildo Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brazil 4K collection:165 Blu-ray collection:1051 Trading Score:51	Prometheus, of course

12-24-2018, 11:38 PM	#2
Leonidas King Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Sparta, Laconia - GRC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:657 Blu-ray collection:2628 Blu-ray reviews: 34 Trading Score:250	Die Hard is still the best Christmas movie.

12-24-2018, 11:41 PM	#3
Bullitt Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2017 Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:789 MA collection:1 Digital collection:1 Prime collection:3	A Wonderful Life

12-24-2018, 11:42 PM	#4
MrSmearkase Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Ayer, MA DVD collection:4 MA collection:1076 Digital collection:7780 iTunes collection:45 Prime collection:10 Trading Score:245	In all honesty, I've always found Catch Me If You Can to be a great Christmas Eve watch.

12-24-2018, 11:43 PM	#5
LarryT Senior Member Member since:Aug 2018 Location:central ohio Trading Score:2	The Ice Harvest.

12-24-2018, 11:59 PM	#6
Rodney-2187 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jan 2014 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:416 DVD collection:149 MA collection:716 Digital collection:366 iTunes collection:762 Prime collection:729 Trading Score:82	Bad Santa

12-25-2018, 12:35 AM	#10
ben6543 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Mar 2017 Location:In The Pages of DC & Marvel Comics 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:279 DVD collection:80 Digital collection:2 iTunes collection:25	Batman Returns

12-25-2018, 12:41 AM	#12
Darthvong Senior Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Northeast Ohio Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:356 Blu-ray collection:2371 DVD collection:12 MA collection:196 Digital collection:68 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:15	The Ref

12-25-2018, 12:42 AM	#13
erixon20 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Elmhurst, NY 4K collection:284 Blu-ray collection:585 DVD collection:78 Trading Score:232	Deadpool!

12-25-2018, 12:44 AM	#15
Ray Jackson Blu-ray Duke Member since:Apr 2013 Location:The dark underbelly of Anytown, USA 4K collection:102 Blu-ray collection:455 DVD collection:9 Digital collection:74 Trading Score:183	I’m thinking about going with Blade Runner 2049. A dark, dystopian commentary on the nature of human existence. ...god bless us everyone. [Show spoiler]

12-25-2018, 01:02 AM	#19
Rodney-2187 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jan 2014 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:416 DVD collection:149 MA collection:716 Digital collection:366 iTunes collection:762 Prime collection:729 Trading Score:82	Christmas is mentioned in The Hateful Eight.

12-25-2018, 01:08 AM	#20
stvn1974 Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Earth Trading Score:18	Gremlins

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