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BEST HOLIDAY MOVIES
from Inklings
22 ENTERTAINMENT Movies to watch this holiday season
BY AUBREY BANKS reporter
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There are many ways to easiest way to get into the hol- because of the comedy and celebrate the holidays, but iday spirit. These three mov- Christmas references each movies are the quickest and ies are my personal favorites movie holds.
“How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is a re- havior. telling of the classic book written by Dr. Seuss. Another great thing about this film is the The Grinch, who is played by Jim Carrey, plans special effects. The artists and directors of this to steal Christmas from the Whos by stealing film did a great job of showing Whoville with the their presents and Christmas decorations. If you snowy mountains and the cave that the Grinch liked both the animated film and the book, then lives in. They show Whoville as exactly like how you will surely love this film. I would have imagined it, with the Whos getting
Jim Carrey as the Grinch was perfect cast- ready for Christmas in a rush. ing in my opinion. He made this live-action film “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is a movcome to life with his craziness and weird out- ie I watch every year during the holiday season. bursts. The Grinch is known as a hateful person, This film has a lot of laughs and the Grinch’s unwhich is something Jim Carrey portrayed per- expected actions and behaviors is really the icing fectly in his acting. From acting crazy to eating on the cake. I highly recommended this movie garbage and glass, Jim Carrey did a wonderful because of all the laughs and fun things that are job showing the Grinch’s craziness and odd be- a reference to the original book.
“Elf” (2003)
“Elf” is about Buddy, played by Will Ferrell, movie, it has its touching moments. The actors who is accidentally transported to the North Pole in this movie did well in motivating the viewers as a baby and raised to adulthood among Santa to keep in touch with their families. How specifand his elves. As a grown-up, Buddy travels to ic scenes are acted makes the movie a lot better New York where he meets his biological father. because those scenes show a lot of emotion and While this movie is a comedy, it surely doesn’t heart. The ending of the movie is one of the more miss out on the heart-warming moments. emotional scenes, and it ties the whole movie up
This Christmas movie is great if you are in perfectly. a good mood and want to laugh. Will Ferrell is “Elf” is one of the best Christmas movies a genius at comedy, and he really shows that tal- for when you want to laugh with your family. ent in “Elf.” From Buddy being overly excited at This movie is also great for getting into the holthings to him being awkward at normal activi- iday season, no matter when you are watching ties and events, “Elf” does a great job at making it. I highly recommend this movie because of the smallest and most genuine things funny. all the funny and heartwarming scenes that play
While comedy is the main attraction in this through most of it.
“The Polar Express” is an animated film Christmas. based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg. The The main attraction of this film was the movie is about a young boy who takes an ex- train. The directors and special effects artists did traordinary train ride to the North Pole, where he a great job with showing and making a realistic meets new friends and discovers the wonders of train in an animation film. The train is one of life. This movie is great to bring back memories the most important aspects of this film because of being a child and getting excited for Christ- it gives the main character a quality reason to bemas. lieve in Santa. The train also gives the watchers
Throughout this film, there are many touch- hope in the sense that they will never be alone. ing moments with the main character. The main “The Polar Express” shows the importance character is doubtful of Santa at first, but, when of both childhood and hope. The film is a great he meets him, he changes his mind completely Christmas movie if you want to relive it again and starts to celebrate Christmas with his family with your family. I highly recommend this movand new friends. The touching moments of this ie because of the special effects and memories film show how easy being a child was during that I had as a child watching it.
