Not feeling the festive cheer yet? We asked people their opinions on the must-watch films to get anyone feeling Christmassy.
Reporter: Hannah Grafton | Sub-editor: Frances Cullen
Elf
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Emily, 20 – ‘It makes me feel jolly because in December I basically turn into a little Christmas elf. I love the bit when everyone sings and believes in Christmas again.’
Best for: Watching as you decorate the tree
Bad Santa
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Theo, 25 – ‘It’s so ridiculous and inappropriate, but I loved it when I was younger. I won’t be going to watch Bad Santa 2 this Christmas, though.’
Best for: Avoiding the holiday cringe
The Holiday
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Margaret, 20 – ‘Without a doubt it’s the Holiday. It’s got a bit of everything; Christmas, relationships, and a good storyline. And it avoids being too cringey, which I hate. That’s why I hate Love Actually, so many Christmas films are way too cringey for me.’
Best for: Hungover viewing on News Years Day
Love Actually
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Frances, 20 – ‘I don’t think it’s too cringey at all. I especially love Martin Freeman and the girl from Gavin and Stacey doing the fake porn. I like how the stories intertwine, and I have a pretty small attention span so short stories are perfect. Love Actually is like a big rush of Christmas all at once.’
Best for: Watching with your significant other
Nativity!
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Guy, 21 – ‘British films are always the best. Along with Love Actually, I love Nativity. The first one was amazing but the sequels were crap.’
Best for: Beating Boxing Day blues
White Christmas
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Richard, 59 – ‘This film always used to be on on Christmas Day when I was younger. Will they get home for Christmas or won’t they? Funnily enough it all ends happily.’
Best for: Post-Queen’s speech Turkey coma
It’s a Wonderful Life
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Andrew, 21 – ‘It’s a classic film, and my whole family watch it together on Christmas Eve.’
Best for: Family movie night
The Nightmare Before Christmas
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Natalie, 20 – ‘It’s not a traditionally Christmassy film, but that’s why I love it, because I don’t really like Christmas films.’
Best for: Tim Burton lovers
Arthur Christmas
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Amy, 20 – ‘It’s a fairly new film, but it’s my favourite because it reminds me of my childhood as well as having some adult humour in it. It’s so nostalgic for me, it actually makes me believe in Santa again.’
Best for: Cuddling up on the sofa with a box of celebrations
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