My Top Ten Christmas Movies

One thing you'll notice about my Top Ten Christmas movie list is that I don't really list any of the "classics" except for maybe the National Lampoon's flick and Charlie Brown. You won't see, A Miracle On 34th Street, A Christmas Carol or A Christmas Story, but I have a very good reason: I've never seen them. You'll also notice that many of these aren't really "Christmas movies", but I do promise that Christmas was part of the movie one way or another.

10. The Family Stone- Don't remember a whole lot about this movie other than I thought it was pretty entertaining.

9. Ernest Saves Christmas- One of those goof ball movies I loved when I was younger. Not nearly as good as Ernest Goes to Camp.

8. A Charlie Brown Christmas- Watched it many many many many times around the holiday season...although it seems to be coming on earlier and earlier in the year.

7. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation- This is one of those movies you could watch everyday from now until the New Year and still get a good laugh from it.

6. Gremlins- I always wanted one of those little furry guys.

5. While You Were Sleeping- One of the best romantic comedies out there; full of cheesy and very predictable scenes.

4. Home Alone- I really shouldn't have to explain this one. I doubt that if you are reading this you'd question why. And if you are, please go rent it for the holidays.

3. Love Actually- This is actually one of my favorite movies ever (as well as #2 & #1). It had some questionable scenes, but it was a very fascinating movie.

2. Serendipity- My favorite romantic comedy ever. I've seen this movie 100 times (not really) and I still never really know if he'll get the girl.

1. Elf- If I were forced to watch this movie everyday until the day I died, I really don't think I'd be upset.

There you have it!! Alright, let's see your list! Let me know what I'm missing.

My Top Ten Favorite Movies

This may not be a comprehensive list truly reflecting my top ten favorite movies, but I don't think by fretting over this any longer the task would be any easier. I started by jotting down movies that came to mind as a "favorite" and then paring that list down to a top ten. The movie links will take you to a movie review site that I use to help decide what movies to go and see (I also use KidsInMind.com which rates them based on sex, violence and language). The site is called RottenTomatoes.com and they rate movies by a percentage (50% would reflect half of the reviewers giving it "two thumbs up"). It's interesting to see what kind of reviews the movies on my top ten list received. I encourage you to check out how your favorite movies were rated. You may be surprised.

10. Wedding Crashers -I've seen this movie about 20 times and is one of two movies on my ipod. *(L CH)

9. Shawshank Redemption -An absolute classic that I think ANYBODY would enjoy. Great story with an intriguing beginning, middle and end. (L)

8. Scarface -As a man, maybe I just feel pressure to like this movie. Seriously though, AL Pacino at his best. (L CH V)

7. Dumb and Dumber -I don't see how any human being doesn't find this movie hysterical. Come on, who doesn't want to see the snow ball to the face scene over and over again. (CH)

6. Goonies -I've probably seen this movie more times than any other. I watched it ALL OF THE TIME as a kid. I wanted to be a Goonie...I turned out just being a Goober.

5. Gladiator (1992) -Not too many people have seen this movie. It's about a kid from the streets trying to make ends meat for his family by doing some underground boxing. Cheesy at parts, but I love the movie anyway! (L V)

4. Old School -This movie is Will Ferrel at his best. This is the other movie that I have on my ipod. (L CH)

3. Gladiator (2000) -If you haven't seen this movie, go rent it right now. Violent in parts, but it will keep you on the edge of your seat and entertained throughout. (L V)

2. American History X -Another movie that a lot of people haven't seen. I think this is the best role that Edward Norton ever had (Primal Fear a close second) and the subject matter in this flick is truly remarkable. (L V)

1. Braveheart (V) -"Every man dies, but not every man truly lives": That quote sums up the movie as well as my CF Life.

My top three is pretty interchangeable. I could watch those three movies every day of the week at anytime. In my opinion, they are all true classics.

*Warnings:

L= LANGUAGE WARNING

CH= CRUDE HUMOR WARNING

V= VIOLENCE WARNING