Posted on Fri, Dec 25, 2009 : 5:11 a.m.
What's your favorite Christmas movie?
By AnnArbor.com Staff
What's the holiday without watching your personal favorite Christmas movie for the umpteenth time? Take our poll and see how your choice stacks up against others'. Note that these are all full-length feature films; maybe TV specials will be next year's poll. And if we left your favorite off the list, let us know in a comment below.
Comments
B82Colwell
Mon, Dec 28, 2009 : 9:40 a.m.
no Rudolf the red nosed reindeer (1964)???? That's my Holiday Classic
Kevin Ransom
Sat, Dec 26, 2009 : 1 p.m.
In my book, the Top Five Christmas films are: 1) A Christmas Carol (1951 version, with Alastair Sim) 2) It's a Wonderful Life 3) A Christmas Story 4) Miracle on 34th Street 5) Prancer
Maggi Idzikowski
Fri, Dec 25, 2009 : 9:05 p.m.
Emmett Otter's Jugband Christmas all the way, baby!! One of Jim Henson's best.
BernieP
Fri, Dec 25, 2009 : 7:23 p.m.
Earl Hamner Jr's made for TV, CBS movie... "The Homecoming" (1971).
Roger LeLievre
Fri, Dec 25, 2009 : 2:27 p.m.
"Meet Me in St. Louis," not exactly a Christmas movie, but includes Judy Garland's "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas."
MjC
Fri, Dec 25, 2009 : 1:48 p.m.
The Christmas Story and It's a Wonderful Life
Augustine
Fri, Dec 25, 2009 : 9:26 a.m.
Perhaps they are not considered "movies" but I would have included the original "The Grinch Stole Christmas" as well as "Charlie Brown Christmas". Also, more recently "The Nativity"
in situ
Fri, Dec 25, 2009 : 9:03 a.m.
David beat me to it! The Ref (1994) is definitely my favorite. "Do you know what this family needs? A mute."
bedrog
Fri, Dec 25, 2009 : 8:56 a.m.
"black robe','kingdom of heaven", and the original miniseries "lonesome dove"..also "jaws" and "lawrence of arabia"..2 relevant to religious matters, all relevant to "larger than oneself' quests( right or wrong)....all great.
David Briegel
Fri, Dec 25, 2009 : 8:41 a.m.
The Ref should be on your list and seen by more people. Great cast includes Dennis Leary, Kevin Spacey, Judy Davis, Glynnis Johns, Christine Baranski and many good characters. Hilarious!! Planes, Trains and Automobiles is a Holiday favorite with Steve Martin and the late John Candy! Prancer is cute and Sam Elliott is a sensitive Dad. Bad Santa, Yes! Merry and Happy to All!
CncptThnkr
Fri, Dec 25, 2009 : 8:40 a.m.
Gremlins (1984) is what we plan on watching today!
oldgaffer
Fri, Dec 25, 2009 : 7:30 a.m.
Love Actually (2003) and Family Stone (2005) are glaring omissions from your list of Christmas movies. They are hugely entertaining and up-to-date, ranking 1 and 2 in my book.