Long New Year holidays are a great opportunity to relax and spend time with your family. We have made for you a selection of the best New Year's films, which are suitable for family viewing, and for a quiet cozy winter evening spent alone.
10. Four Christmases
Good Christmas comedy promoting family values with Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn. The main characters are a couple in love Brad and Kate. They have a great time together, but neither plan to get married nor have children. Kate and Brad wanted to spend the Christmas holidays in Fiji, but the flight had to be canceled due to heavy fog. Relatives of the couple, having learned that they are free on Christmas holidays, insisted that the lovers visit them. Brad and Kate, who have their own views on marriage, will have a hard time. But all that is done is for the best!
9. Alone at home
This legendary film, despite the fact that it was released in 1990, is still one of the most beloved Christmas comedies for both children and adults. Kevin McCallister, played by Macaulay Culkin, was supposed to fly with his family to Paris for the Christmas holidays. But his parents forgot about him, because of which the boy remained at home. This Christmas, he did not get bored, because he had to deal with 2 robbers. This is the highest grossing Christmas film in North America. Until 2011, he was considered the highest grossing comedy in the United States. Now it is a classic holiday comedy, which was recognized as the best Christmas film adaptation of several famous publications.
8. The Grinch - The Thief of Christmas
This film, made in 2000, is one of the box office leaders among holiday paintings. In the United States alone, she was able to earn 260 million, slightly losing the film "Home Alone." The book was based on Dr. Seuss, an American children's writer. He refused to film adaptations of his works, but his widow made several transactions, selling the rights to "Grinch - the kidnapper of Christmas." One of the conditions that she put forward was the choice of an actor for the role of the Grinch, which a famous person had to play. The choice fell on Jim Carrey. The film was nominated not only for the Oscars and Golden Globes, but also Golden Raspberries for the worst-case scenario. However, he received his award for best makeup, and Jim Carrey was recognized as the best villain. This is a tale of a green evil creature named Grinch, offended by the inhabitants of the city of Ktograd. To take revenge on them, the Grinch decides to abduct Christmas.
7. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
This is a continuation of the famous painting "Home Alone". This time, Kevin McCallister again had to celebrate Christmas with his family, but instead he found himself alone in New York. The crooks, whom the boy had once imprisoned, fled and ended up in the same place where their sworn enemy. The boy will have to prepare new traps to deal with the bandits. For participation in this picture, Macaulay Kalkin was paid $ 8 million. In 1992, this was the largest amount a 12-year-old child received.
6. The irony of fate, or with light steam!
This Soviet film by Eldar Ryazanov was watched by everyone at least once, so it makes no sense to retell the script. The picture was created in 1975 and was first shown on January 1, 1976, when about 100 million people watched it. The main role could be given to Andrei Mironov. But he would have to play a man unpopular with women, so Mironov did not fit. Many famous actresses claimed the role of Nadi, but Ryazanov felt that they were not suitable. After he saw the film "Anatomy of Love", from Barbara Brylsk, decided to call her. He was not embarrassed by the fact that at the time of filming she did not speak Russian, the crew had to communicate with her in English.
5. Exchange Holidays
This is a comedy filmed in 2006. Starring Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet. The picture tells about two girls with problems in their personal lives. Both want to forget about everything for a while, and having met on one site, they agree to exchange houses for the Christmas holidays. Englishwoman Iris moves to sunny California, and Amanda plans to celebrate Christmas in the English province. For both, this holiday is becoming special.
4. Santa Claus 3
This is an American comedy, created as a continuation of the films "Santa Claus" and "Santa Claus 2". It’s better to start watching with them, so that it’s easier to delve into the plot and understand who Scott Calvin is. Critics reacted differently to this picture, there were many negative reviews. They did not like the plot, which was called implausible and slightly cloying. But there were positive reviews, and, most importantly, the audience appreciated the picture.
3. The Miracle on 34th Street
The film, shot in 1994, is a remake of the Christmas film, which is already considered a classic (1947). The main character is little Susan. She is only 6 years old, but she no longer believes in Santa Claus. But, despite this, she writes her Christmas list, in which she asks dad, brother and a new home. And a miracle happens that confirms that Santa does exist.
2. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
This is a film adaptation of the story of Roald Dahl, written by him in 1964. It was created in 2005. In the film, the action takes place in the 2000s, and not in the 1960s, as in the book. The main role of Willy Wonka went to Johnny Depp. This is an excellent children's film, the main character of which is the boy Charlie Bucket. He lives in a small house with his family, which was in a difficult position. The father of the family was fired from work. At this time, the owner of the chocolate factory announced that he put gold tickets in 5 bars of chocolate, which make it possible to get to the factory and get prizes. Charlie also dreams of a gold ticket, and he has a chance to get it.
1. Family man
A romantic film, shot in 2000. The main role in it was played by Nicolas Cage. The main character is Jack Campbell, who once broke up with his girlfriend Kate. He is a successful businessman who has everything: money, expensive cars, mistresses. He does not think about creating a family and even requires employees to work on Christmas Eve. But a Christmas miracle happens. Jack wakes up in parallel reality, where he is married to Kate, has 2 children and a dog, works as an ordinary tire seller, and can no longer live as he used to.