Day 12 (Merry Christmas!!): Elf (2003)

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It’s Day 12 of our 12 Days of Christmas Movie Reviews and I’m closing it out with Elf!! I’m not sure where we’re at as far as how many movies on our list could be considered NOT Christmas enough, but not only do I not care, it doesn’t apply to Elf at all anyway. This is a Christmas movie through-and-through. No ifs, ands, or butts. And not only are there are many references to classic Christmas films (including a Burl Ives inspired snowman), it’s a great original story about Santa Claus and Christmas magic as well. But Elf is really about, well, an Elf. His name is Buddy (played with …

Day 11: How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

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Today for Day 11 of our 12 Days of Christmas Movie Reviews we will take a look at Ron Howard’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000).  This is the live action remake of the 1966 cartoon of the same name.  There is much to say about this movie, from consumerism to bullying to animal cruelty.  But lets start with a quick recap. The film takes place in Whoville, which is populated by the Whos.  The Whos love Christmas, but what they really love is buying presents.  The title character, The Grinch, was born in Whoville but never quite fit in.  This may be because he inexplicably has green skin and …

Day 10: Home Alone (1990)

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Day 10 in our countdown to Christmas as we now look at the Chris Colobus classic Home Alone.  This movie has been so copied, parodied and referenced that it is hard for me to remember a time when it wasn’t around.  Overall, it is a great movie, fun and entertaining but it is not without its flaws.  And I know I am treading on sacred ground for many people by saying that their Home Alone has any flaws. Let’s start with a quick synopsis for those of you who have been hiding from pop culture the past 26 years.  Kevin McCallister, a young rapscallion is left by his family who …