I know there are a lot of debates and lists over which Christmas movie is the best. You’ll hear arguments for “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “White Christmas” which might be the opinion of the older generations (Baby Boomers). Then you get to the recent classics and some people argue for “Elf”, “A Christmas Story” and “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”. While I admit that I love both Christmas Story and Vacation, for my money, the movie that conveys the spirit of Christmas the most is of course, Die Hard.
No other holiday movie tells the story of a family man trying to mend the relationship with his wife and kids while also saving the lives of complete strangers. John McClane brings holiday spirit by sharing with others his strong dislike of oppressive forces in the world and takes matters into his own hands. Time after time, he stops evil forces from ruining an otherwise un-eventful Christmas party. And of course at the end of it all, he gets to take home his wife in a limo on their way to see the kids. How can that not be the greatest story of spreading holiday cheer?
Die Hard should be required viewing every year at this time. Not only for the punchy one-liners, but the life lessons learned as well!
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December 25, 2009
#1
a christmas story wins by far. The leg lamp, the bb-gun, and the pink bunny suit make this the best classic of them all.
December 25, 2009
#2
Die Hard is indeed the best Christmas Movie ever.
December 25, 2009
#3
Die Hard is, of course, at the top. But I say Home Alone also belongs up there, as a very good runner-up. It contains some lessons and the bad guys show you that it is possible to go through a lot of pain to see the good ending. That movie is just beautiful, especially when some people named Marv and Harry try to show us how to cheer up the poor kid thats home alone.
Still, runner-up to the godly Christmas lesson Die Hard.
December 25, 2009
#4
“Die Hard is indeed the best Christmas Movie ever.”
I second that but don’t forget Die Hard 2 it is also a Christmas Movie. Granted it isn’t as good as the first one.
December 25, 2009
#5
No. Shame, really. The 1st and 3rd movies were excellent, but the 2nd was just slightly average and the 4th wasn’t die hard. It was a pretty good movie, but computers just ain’t real Die Hard, and that kinda ruined it all.
December 26, 2009
#6
If you are talking about an action movie in Christmas.
Fuck yeah, it will be Die Hard.
December 26, 2009
#7
Die Hard simple as tht
December 26, 2009
#8
Wow. I don’t believe I’ve ever seen Die Hard. Must be awesome. My personal favorite Christmas movie would probably be National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. Certainly could at least go down as the or one of the funniest.
December 27, 2009
#9
The best Christmas film whar either Batman Returns, The Star Wars Chritsmas special, or Gremlins.
December 27, 2009
#10
Sorry for double posting but I forgot Nightmare Before Christmas
December 27, 2009
#11
I forgot about Batman Returns… Great movie
Gremlins… Great Movie
National Lampoons Christmas Vacation… Good Movie
The Star Wars Chritsmas special… Never speak of this ceature from Hell
December 27, 2009
#12
Oh yeah I can’t believe I totally forgot about Nightmare Before Christmas. Forget Christmas Vacation. That movie is way better.
December 27, 2009
#13
Sherlock Holmes just came out on Christmas, and I thought that movie was slamtastic, so that one gets my vote. Plus Robert Downey Jr. is Iron Man so that just adds to it.
December 27, 2009
#14
I’m dyeing to see Sherlock Holmes. Robert Downey Jr just might be my favorite actor. Especially if this movie is as awesome as I hope it is.