Holiday Movie Picks
December 12th, 2011 § Leave a Comment
national lampoon's christmas vacation
With the holidays upon us, I thought it would be nice to list a series of movies you can watch with different types of audiences in mind.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
This 1989 classic is definitely one that is safe for all ages and when I say safe, I mean anyone can watch and get a good laugh from it without having to resort to kiddie movies. Sure it has mildly inappropriate humor, but how is that different from what’s on TV these days? The picture here is probably the raciest scene in the film. See, not that bad right? That aside, Chevy Chase’s humor is something every generation should experience; he’s an onscreen legend whose likability will withstand the test of time. Add it to the queue.
hall pass
Ok, this definitely isn’t a movie to watch with kids BUT it is beyond hilarious. I busted out l.o.l.ing so many times during this movie. I would compare it to the laugh level of The Hangover, in fact it’s like a 40-something’s version of The Hangover. It’s a must see, do add it to your rotation if you need a good laugh, and everyone needs a good laugh–right? It stars Owen Wilson, Christina Applegate and Jason Sudeikis; look for it this month on HBO. And hey, sit around for the credits, there are a few golden nuggets that you won’t want to miss.
the royal tenenbaums
Out of my many many many years watching movies professionally, I can say this classic will always occupy a place on my movie top shelf. It’s just a good film that pokes fun at family oddities and drama, the good old fashioned way–by dealing with it! Gene Hackman, who plays the head of the family, narrates and stars alongside Angelica Houston, Ben Stiller, Gwyneth Paltrow, Luke & Owen Wilson, Bill Murray, Danny Glover and so many others. What better time to watch a familycentric comedy than the holidays?
the dilemma
This comedy starring Vince Vaughn and Kevin James (of The King of Queens) is centered on Vaughn’s character scheming ways to tell his best friend (James) about his cheating wife. During his undercover spying, he runs into a series of fights and makes everyone suspect his strange behavior, all while trying to maintain a flowering business deal with Queen Latifah’s character–who steals the show. The CoverGirl model could not be funnier. Her performance alone makes this film worth watching, referencing her “girl wood, hanging down to here” upon being sold on a new car idea by the bromantic duo. It’s currently airing on HBO and makes for great movie night funnies.
Happy holidays!
