I absolutely love a good cheesy Christmas
film that totally predictable.
You know exactly what's going to happen.
They're slushy, but that's exactly why I love them.
If you asked me to choose what my favourite Christmas film
was, I don't think I could actually decide.
But I'm in luck because Mumsnet have asked you guys to vote
on what your favourite Christmas films are.
So grab yourself mince pie, get yourself
a big old glass of mulled wine, and here are the best Christmas
films as voted by Mumsnetters.
Number five, as voted by you, is an absolute classic--
It's a Wonderful Life.
It wouldn't be Christmas if we didn't watch this film.
So it's a little bit of a dark one.
Get me back.
I don't care what happens to me.
Get me back to my wife and kids.
Help me, Clarence.
Please.
We have George Bailey, who's going
through a really tough time.
He's about to lose his mortgage company,
he's feeling quite depressed, and then
his guardian angel comes along.
And I'm not going to tell you what happens,
but it's a very heartwarming end.
I got a bust in the jaw in an answer
to a prayer a little bit ago.
Oh, no, no, no, George.
I'm the answer to your prayer.
That's why I was sent down here.
Despite being a snowy Christmas film,
the film was actually filmed in a heatwave that got so hot,
the cast needed a day off.
What do you know about that?
Merry Christmas!
The film has a really heartwarming message
in the end, that we're all more important than we think we are,
especially to our loved ones.
Look, Daddy.
Teacher says, every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings.
That's right.
That a boy, Clarence.
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In at number four, so just how does Santa
deliver all of those presents on Christmas Eve?
Well, Arthur Christmas says, it's
via a very high-tech North Pole.
Operation Santa Claus is Coming to Town.
Go!
Engage rooftops.
Ho, ho, ho.
Drop time, 18.14 seconds per household.
Let's pick this up, people.
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Arthur Christmas is a heartwarming, animated movie
all about a Santa family, essentially.
You have Santa--
Ho, ho, ho.
--Santa's dad who used to be Santa.
Pressure of Christmas sends a man, dolally tap.
Santa Claus the 16th, got in 1802.
Every child that year got a sausage
nailed to a piece of bark.
And Santa sons, one of who is called,
Arthur, who goes on a very special Christmas mission
to make sure that no child is left behind.
England.
Maybe we pulled to the right a bit.
We're a reindeer short.
France, bonjour, way the look.
A little bit of trivia about Arthur Christmas
is that David Tennant was originally cast to play Arthur.
You can't do this.
Yes you can.
No you can't.
Yes you can.
Come on, Arthur!
Don't worry, son.
I'm a raving lunatic.
I have to worry.
It's the only thing I'm good at!
I can see why you all voted it as number four.
Dad!
You came.
I knew you would.
It's a really fun film that the whole family can enjoy.
And because it's animated, children really
get into it too.
You're Santa.
I am Santa you naughty boys.
Here.
Have a bonbon.
Shh!
Number three almost needs no introduction at all.
It's the classic, Home Alone.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
This is my house.
I have to defend it.
Home Alone is all about little Kevin McCallister,
who has been left behind at Christmas as his family have
gone on their vacation to Paris.
Unfortunately for Kevin, some local thieves
have targeted his very substantial house.
9-1-1, emergency.
Help.
My house is being robbed.
My address is 656 Lincoln Blvd.
My name's Murphy.
We're not going to hurt you.
No, no.
Got some nice presents for you.
Be a good little fella now and open the door.
But they're no match for Kevin, who is frankly
some kind of child genius, as he sets
all sorts of traps and pranks to take out the thieves.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
A little bit of trivia about the film
is that the ornaments on which Marv steps were actually candy.
[SCREAMING]
I'm going to kill that kid!
Kids love this one because, frankly, Kevin
is getting away with all the things
that they would like to do, that they know they aren't allowed.
Why the hell are you dressed like a chicken?
I'm up here you morons.
Come and get me.
[SCREAMING]
You guys give up, or are you thirsty for more?
Don't worry, Marv.
I'll get him for you.
[SCREAMS]
Ow!
Yes!
In at number two, sing it with me, Muppets Christmas Carol.
A Christmas Carol is all about Ebenezer Scrooge, who
has lost his way and has prioritised
in money over the people in his life, even his own family.
(SINGING) When a cold wind blows it chills you.
Chills you to the bone.
But there's nothing in nature that freezes your heart
like he is in being alone.
It paints you with indifference like a lady paints with rouge.
And the worst of the worst--
The most hated and cursed--
Is the one that we call, Scrooge.
But he's visited by three ghosts--
the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future
who teach him that people are more important than money.
Am I in the presence of the ghost of Christmas yet to come?
This is too scary.
I don't think I want to see anymore.
When you're right, you're right.
You're on your own, folks.
We'll meet you at the finale.
Yeah.
Oh.
A little bit of trivia about A Muppets Christmas Carol
is that apparently, Michael Caine gave Kermit the Frog
some acting advice.
You want to hear what it was?
Never blink.
Oh.
A Christmas Carol can seem like an old and complicated tale,
but The Muppets Christmas Carol is great for the family
because the music and the songs and the puppets
really get the children involved,
and they can take on the message of the film as well.
(SINGING) And all that work is paying off--
Cause Scrooge is getting worse.
Everyday in every way, Scrooge is getting worse.
Oh, boy.
How the time flies.
Look at this.
I've got to go [INAUDIBLE].
Humbug.
And in at number one is the best way
to spread Christmas cheer is singing aloud for all to hear--
Elf.
I can't wait to see my dad.
We're going to go ice skating and eat sugar plums.
Sorry!
Elf follows Buddy the Elf, who lives at the North Pole
and doesn't realise that he's actually not an elf,
but he's a real human.
So he heads off to New York to find his real dad.
I think someone sent you a Christmas gramme.
Dad!
We should call security.
Good idea.
I like to whisper too.
And obviously, high jinks ensue.
Ow!
Son of a nutcracker.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
Buddy, don't need those.
Oh!
The cotton buds that Buddy is eaten in the doctor's office
was actually candy floss that hadn't been dyed.
Oh, it's cold!
Please, sit still.
Please?
OK.
Can I listen to your necklace?
No you can't.
Can You just sit still a sec?
Why is there a skeleton on the wall?
I don't know.
Walter, could you please-- could you please have him sit still
so I can do this?
Does he have a name?
No, he hasn't got a name.
I'm sorry, Ben.
I have patients waiting.
Would you please sit still.
So Will Ferrell actually had a bit
of a hard time filming this.
Not only did he get headaches from all of the sugary foods
stuff he had to eat on camera, but the scene
where he has to eat the different candies and pastries
with spaghetti noodles had to be shot twice because he actually
vomited the first time.
Mm.
Elf is one of the funniest Christmas films out there.
OK, people.
Santa's coming too town.
Santa!
Oh, my god.
I know him.
Will Ferrell really brings his brand of humour
and the character to life.
[SOUND OF VOMITING]
And if you don't laugh at that epic burp scene then I think
you've got to go look for your humour bone.
Did you hear that?
You are so weird.
So, there you have it.
Your top 5 Christmas movies to warm your cockles,
and get you in the festive spirit.
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