Don’t get me wrong, I’m a sucker for a Christmas film, with ‘Elf’ and ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ certainly being towards the top of my list. But anyone who knows me knows that I will defend Home Alone until the day I die. It’s got every element you ever need in a Christmas film: festive feels, comedy, nostalgia, and killer soundtrack!
Some may say that the plot of Home Alone is immature and past its time, but I would argue that it’s got jokes to cater for all ages, and each time I watch it, I find myself clocking onto a new, beautifully curated punchline. Plus, Christmas films are meant to feel somewhat childish, as this only adds to the nostalgic, magical element of them. I truly get goose bumps of pure festive joy when I watch Home Alone, which is something Netflix Originals such as ‘The Christmas Chronicles’, or ‘The Princess Switch’ could never achieve. If you’re struggling to get into a Christmassy mood, I strongly urge you to watch those perfect 103 minutes of cinematic genius, as you will immediately feel ready to deck the halls and jingle your bells!
Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals!