Tis the season for movies

Emma O’Connor Erwan Pal & Julia Roseborough

The holiday season is characterized by its cold days, seasonal festivities, and the colorful wreaths hung on everyone’s door. During the 25 days before Christmas, many find themselves pulling out warm blankets and watching their favorite Christmas movies. Throughout the 2000s, an abundance of new, family-friendly Christmas movies were released. Starting the 2000s off strong with “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, eight movies rated G through PG-13 stole the public’s heart and are now holiday staples in many homes. Families fell in love with this adaptation of the classic tale by Dr. Seuss, starring Jim Carrey as the Grinch in the year 2000. This movie earned a 6.2/10 IMDb rating.

As Carrey stole the laughs and attention of many in his role, he also ad-libbed many of the Grinch’s most iconic lines. It’s safe to say that this movie will continue to be a fan favorite thanks to Carrey’s memorable performance and outstanding character.

Home Alone 4- Not Rated 2002

This movie was given a 3.2/10 on IMBd.

As the fourth in the Home Alone movie series, “Home Alone 4” was known to be the worst performing performing movie in the series as many fans were disappointed with the lack of actors from previous movies. Despite this controversy,

Home Alone 4 is known to be extremely comedic

The Santa Clause 2- G 2002 leading to the pure and memorable reactions displayed in this

“The Santa Clause 2” is a Disney classic family comedy scene. movie that was released in 2002 and earned a 5.6/10 IMBd This movie can be watched on many streaming platforms rating. including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Vudu, iTunes, Google

At first glance, this light-hearted movie is no more than a Play, Disney+, and YouTube. comedic story, however, when taking a closer look, fans can “I like “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” because it’s a see that Disney provides warnings against totalitarianism and classic and it brings me back to when I was younger and would more legalism through a classic Santa Claus tale, pleasing chil- watch it with my family so it is very special,” Cora Jolls, a dren and adults alike. sophomore, said. Elf- PG 2003 through, many students find themselves enjoying a series of

In 2003 “Elf” debuted in theaters, and 17 years later, it holiday movies. remains a holiday classic. This famous movie scored a 6.9/10 “My favorite holiday movies are the Home Alone series rating, according to IMDb. because they’re really nostalgic and they mean a

What many viewers don’t know is that the famous Jim lot to me,” Dominic Avalos, a senior, said. “I Carrey, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” actor, was originally would always watch them with my family eyed out for the role, despite Will Ferrell’s irreplaceable per- growing up, so it reminds me of my formance. Many also don’t know that Will Ferrel played Santa childhood and takes me back Claus for five weeks at an outdoor mall in Pasadena.This gave whenever I rewatch it.” him insight into the true Christmas spirit he must possess in These holiday movies, order to pull off this role. ranging from comedies to

Paige Wellman, a junior, and Adrian Watson, a freshman, dramas, and everything agree that their favorite holiday movie is “Elf.” in between, have stolen

“My favorite Christmas movie to watch is Elf because of the public’s heart, much the strong message that it brings, and how much it makes you like the Grinch attempted to cherish those who are close to you,” Watson said. steal Christmas.

While some students look into the message the movie presents, others focus more on how the classic movie can never age out.

“My favorite holiday movie is Elf because every December, my sister and I rewatch it so many times that we basically memorize the script,” Wellman said.

The Polar Express- G 2004

“The Polar Express” brings a family animation to life in 2004 as director Robert Zemeckis’ iconic movie scored a 6.6/10 rating, according to IMDb.

Throughout the journey, the young boy learns about self-discovery and that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.

Despite the important message the movie provides, the film was known to scare many children. Ed Hooks, an actor who teaches animators, suggests that because you can’t use motion capture on eyes, the eye movements are very inaccurate and jarring causing the fear than some kids felt

Daddy’s Home 2- PG-13 2017

This Christmas classic received a 6.0/10 IMBd rating but has generally received negative reviews from critics.

One of the most famous scenes in this movie is the well-known basketball scene. Portrayed by the main characters, this movie was filmed during an actual game, with the crowd having no knowledge it was just a performance, Given the enormous amounts of Christmas movies to go