I just dodged a bullet.
When this arrived at my doorstep, for a split second, I thought I was gonna be expected to review a collection of Hallmark Christmas movies. Vomiting in my mouth a bit, I briefly wondered who I could have wronged in a past life to deserve such a fate. Then I actually read the synopsis…
Thank God…Best Christmas Movies Ever is just a single-disc compilation of scenes from classic (and not-so-classic) holiday themed movies, assembled by Mark A. Altman, the guy responsible for a similarly-structured retrospective, 1982: The Best Geek Year Ever.
There are clips from dozens of Christmas themed films along with comments and appreciation from various critics, B-list celebrities, producers and directors. If it’s a movie near and dear to your heart - drama, comedy, fantasy, action, horror - chances are it’s featured here, however briefly. Even movies with tenuous holiday ties are featured (such as Eyes Wide Shut and Star Trek Generations), with certain interviewees grasping straws defending them as Christmas movies.
Speaking of which, of course there’s the ol’ Die Hard debate, an argument that was beaten to death 10,000 memes ago. Can we all just move on now?
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| Patrick Warburton...bursting with holiday spirit. |
We may not walk away from Best Christmas Movies Ever feeling particularly enlightened, but it’s fairly enjoyable. And who knows…watching it might even turn you on to a holiday favorite you haven’t seen yet. Best of all, there isn’t a single Hallmark moment to be found.
EXTRA KIBBLES
BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES EVER: LIVE AT GALAXYCON - With writer-director Mark A. Altman.
AUDIO COMMENTARY - By writer-director Mark A. Altman & producer Scott Mantz.
DELETED/EXTENDED SCENES
MINI POSTER
REVERSIBLE COVER
TRAILER
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