Christmas is very quickly approaching, meaning that it’s time to get into the Holiday spirit
and watch some of our favorite Christmas movies.
However, sometimes it can be boring rewatching the same movies each and every year, so why
not check out what Netflix has to offer.
So today on Top 10 Beyond The Screen, I’m going to be counting down our list of the
Top 10 Netflix Original Christmas Movies You Need To Watch.
Before we begin though, be sure to stick around until the end of the video where I’ll be
responding to some of your comments.
And with that, let’s jump in.
10 Christmas Inheritance Released in 2017, this Christmas comedy-drama
stars Eliza Taylor, Jack Lacy, and my least favorite actress Andie MacDowell.
The film concerns Ellen Langford, an ambitious heiress who, before she can inherit her father’s
business, must first deliver a special Christmas card to her Dad’s former partner in Snow
Falls.
When a snowstorm strands her at the town inn, she discovers the true gift of Christmas.
Now, the film itself isn’t incredible, but it is a strange mix of “it isn’t bad enough
to be good, nor is is good enough to be watchable”.
Sadly, the list had to be comprised of ten, and this is first because of it’s sheer
boringness.
Typically, a lot of original Christmas movies aren’t the best, but they are entertaining
nonetheless.
This is one, however, misses the mark, but it is worth a watch just for comedies sake.
We all love a terrible movie that we can drink our mulled wine to.
9 The Christmas Chronicles Released in 2018, the Christmas Chronicles
follows siblings Kate and Teddy Pierce who hatch a scheme to capture Santa Claus on Christmas
Eve.
When the plan goes awry, the kids join forces with a somewhat jolly Saint Nick and his loyal
elves to save the holiday before it’s too late.
Now, this movie was genuinely entertaining, plus the budget and production value added
up to some really exciting moments, plus Kurt Russell plays Santa Claus and he is genuinely
excellent.
Now, on the other hand, the movie is extremely dark, and opens up with an Up-style montage
that includes the death of a father and the main kid committing a literal felony.
That’s not the Christmas spirit now is it.
Not to mention, throughout the entire movie, Santa puts the two children in mortal danger
from beginning to end for no apparent reason.
However, saying all that, without a doubt, this movie is worth a watch this upcoming
Christmas, just maybe don’t let your kids watch it.
8 Holiday in the Wild Released in 2019, Holiday in the Wild takes
place after Kate divorces her husband, and then embarks on a solo second honeymoon in
Africa.
There, she and Derek, a pilot, rescue a baby elephant.
While nursing the elephant back to health, Kate discovers how much she loves her new
surroundings.
Now, the film stars Kristin Davis and the incredibly sexy Rob Lowe in a film which seems
like the Christmas version of Eat Pray Love, and we can definitely expect the two will
fall in love surrounded by baby elephants that’s for sure.
7 Klaus Released in 2019, Klaus follows a postman
who, after proving himself to be the worst postman at the academy, is posted to a frozen
town in the North where he discovers Santa Claus is hiding out.
This animated original comes from Sergio Pablos, one of the co-creators from Despicable Me,
with the film featuring voice acting from the likes of, Jason Schwartzman, Rashida Jones,
and JK Simmons.
The movie is charming, and is definitely worth a watch this holiday season.
6 The Princess Switch Now, this one is just a classic and Vanessa
Hudgens’ finest work.
Released in 2018, The Princess Switch takes place one week before Christmas, and a duchess
switches places with an ordinary woman from Chicago, who looks exactly like her, and they
each fall in love with each other’s beaus.
Classic.
With the Princess Switch, Netflix have perfected the Christmas movie foruma, and easily offers
a little bit of everything, but more importantly, it’s incredibly entertaining.
Slightly ridiculous, yes, but still entertaining.
It’s essentially The Parent Trap but Christmas, and I love that.
You will laugh out loud, like when Princess Vanessa Hudgens reacts to shirtless Kevin.
And when they introduced the randon Great Belgravian subplot.
It’s ridiculous, but so damn funny.
5 The Christmas Prince Released in 2017, The Christmas Prince follows
an aspiring young journalist who is sent abroad to get the scoop on a dashing Prince who’s
poised to be King.
Now, the movie takes place in an alternate reality where the royal family of small country
called Aldovia is the main focus of American celebrity media.
LOL.
The main themes of the movie are actually less about Christmas and more about The Fake
News Media and Hot Royal Gossip.
It’s a weird Christmas movie because it actually doesn’t need to take place at Christmas.
Now, I will note that it is entertaining, but it doesn’t have the holiday feel like
the rest of our list sadly.
4 The Christmas Prince: Royal Wedding A direct follow up to our last night, this
sequel was released in 2018, and takes place a year after the first movie.
The plot centers on Richard and Amber who are set to tie the knot in a royal Christmas
wedding - but their plans are jeopardized when Amber finds herself second-guessing whether
or not she’s cut out to be Queen.
Now, I should say right off the bat that this isn’t much of a movie in a structural sense,
aka, beginning, middle, and end.
But more so a stream of consciousness, almost like a Meghan Markle fever dream.
This movie is essentially about Wedding planning, and not really all that interesting, however,
it is entertaining, perhaps more so than the first movie.
3 The Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby Set to be released on December 5th, this is
the third installment in the Christmas Prince franchise, Amber and Richard host royals from
a faraway Kingdom to renew a sacred truce, but when the priceless treaty disappears,
peace is put in jeopardy and an ancient curse threatens their family.
Yep, I know, I know.
It sounds almost like a christmas movie meets Sleeping Beauty, Tangles, and Ella Enchanted.
Personally, I can’t wait.
2 Let It Snow This just released Christmas movie is all
anyone is talking about at the moment.
Simply because it stars Sabrina’s own Kiernan Shipka.
The film takes place during a snowstorm that hits a small midwestern town on Christmas
Eve, bringing together a group of High School students.
They soon find their friendships and love lives colliding, and Christmas morning, nothing
will be the same.
The film is great because it feels like the teen version of Love Actually, arguably one
of the greatest Christmas movies of all time.
I mean, just watch it for Kiernan, she’s great.
1 The Knight Before Christmas Set to be released on November 21 of this
year, The Knight BEfore Christmas follows a medieval knight who is transported to the
present day, where he falls for a high school science teacher who’s disillusioned by love.
The film is far-fetched and utterly ridiculous but I’m so here for it, and honestly, I’m
counting down the days until its release.
Medieval meets Christmas, what more could we ask for?
Aside from maybe...better actors.
But, beggars can’t be choosers, I guess.
Well there we have it!
Do you guys agree with our list?
What is your favorite Christmas movie?
Personally mine are: The Polar Express, The Family Stone, Home Alone, and of course, the
greatest Christmas movie of all Die Hard.
Before I go though, I just want to respond to a few comments from one of our last videos,
Top 10 Movies You Won’t Believe Are Connected.
Collin Featherston said: “I learned a lot from this video!
I actually enjoyed Prometheus.”
-- Unpopular opinion, I really enjoyed it as well.
Ismail Mayet said: “Lucy you’re special.”
-- Thank you?
JP said: “Lucy smiles?”
-- On rare occasions.
Very rare occasions.
Usually holidays and birthdays.
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