For many of us, Christmas and New Year are the most desired holidays, which help to return a little to childhood and feel the special atmosphere of magic. However, sometimes an adult notices that winter celebrations do not bring as much pleasure as before. Surprisingly, the right movie can make all the difference – here we are. 10 pictures that will certainly return the New Year mood to the viewer.
A similar effect is largely associated with our nostalgia, so you will hardly find new films in the selection. Not all of these films can be called Christmas, and they are designed for viewers of various ages. The only thing that unites all these paintings is high quality and a unique winter atmosphere.
Curly Sue
Director: John Hughes
Genre: drama, comedy
Year of issue: 1991
Of course, there are more funny and dramatic films, but the tape "Curly Sue" is so sweet and understandable to the domestic audience that it is simply impossible to find a replacement for it. Participation in the James Belushi project has become a trump card, which every year invariably attracts additional audience attention to the picture. A good message and snowy weather allow you to fully experience the New Year atmosphere.
A homeless man and his young companion wander around Chicago in search of a better life. So far, luck has not smiled at this couple, but the characters will definitely get their chance, because on Christmas wishes tend to come true.
[webnavoz_rating id=88746]Carnival Night
Director: Eldar Ryazanov
Genre: comedy
Year of issue: 1956
What do you remember about old Soviet films? Of course, the atmosphere. Even if you did not live at that time, it is easy to understand that people's worldview has changed a lot with the passing of an era. "Carnival Night" is an extremely simple, but incredibly sincere film that can brighten up the evening of any viewer.
Workers of the House of Culture are making plans for the New Year. The costumed performance should be the biggest event of recent times, but the executive boss does not approve of such an approach. The merry fellows will have to work hard to confuse their leader and bring their plans to life, no matter what.
[webnavoz_rating id=88747]Home Alone
Directed by: Chris Columbus
Genre: comedy
Year of issue: 1990
If there is a film that embodies the New Year, it is Home Alone. For several generations, they have been watching the adventures of Kevin performed by Macaulay Culkin with pleasure., the audience is simply delighted with the first two parts of the picture. By the way, on November 12, 2021, the premiere of the restart of the Home Alone tape took place, which the audience smashed in full, not embarrassed by swear words.
Kevin's only dream is to be completely alone, without parents, as well as numerous brothers and sisters. However, when his wish is granted, the joy quickly leaves the little boy. In addition, the brutal bandits are only looking for a way to get into the luxurious house of Kevin's family.
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Groundhog Day
Directed by: Harold Ramis
Genre: comedy
Year of issue: 1993
This is not to say that Groundhog Day is a Christmas movie, because the holiday of the same name is celebrated in North America only on February 2. However what cannot be taken away from the film is the unique winter atmosphere that makes people's hearts fill with New Year's mood. Participation in Bill Murray's project is a very successful decision, which was satisfied with every viewer, without exception.
Phil has long forgotten how to enjoy life and continues to drive television reports that are disgusting to him. One day, a man falls into a time loop, where he relives the same day over and over again. Only perseverance and self-improvement can allow Phil to gain freedom.
[webnavoz_rating id=88749]Radiance
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Genre: horror
Year of issue: 1980
Stephen King has always been able to create stories that chill the blood in the veins. The work of the great writer formed the basis of the film "The Shining", which is considered quite creepy today. The main reason for this is the brilliant play of Jack Nicholson, who is already able to inspire fear by his appearance alone.
How can a horror movie bring back the Christmas spirit, you ask? Quite simply, the snow-covered Overlook Hotel, the labyrinth-shaped garden, and many other pleasant winter trifles make you feel the atmosphere of Christmas.
[webnavoz_rating id=88750]Toughie
Directed by: John McTiernan
Genre: Action
Year of issue: 1988
Disputes do not subside over whether the painting "Die Hard" can be considered New Year's. Technically, there are attributes of Christmas in the tape, but they are poorly combined with the capture of a skyscraper by terrorists. The protagonist, played by Bruce Willis, confronts the bandits and tries to establish a personal life.
It's no secret that Die Hard is shown on television mostly before the New Year. This fact put aside in the minds of people the connection between the holiday and the ribbon. True, to be completely fair, the events of the picture take place on the eve of Christmas.
[webnavoz_rating id=88751]Self-taught
Director: Leonid Gaidai
Genre: comedy
Year of issue: 1961
You can not ignore the short Soviet film "Moonshiners", which during its existence has become a real classic. Star cast: Vitsin, Morgunov, Nikulin, allows the tape to be really funny, though not intricate. The presence of snowdrifts and a cunning dog make the plot truly win-win.
The trinity of adventurers decided to make money by making "firewater" and things seem to be going well. However, the offended dog, who was given a piece of sugar dipped in alcohol, makes a real mess in the hut and even steals part of the moonshine still - the coil.
[webnavoz_rating id=88752]Irony of Fate or Enjoy Your Bath!
Director: Eldar Ryazanov
Genre: Romance
Year of issue: 1975
Gone are the days when every family reviewed the picture "The Irony of Fate or Enjoy Your Bath". We have been shown it so often that many simply got tired of the film, but the tape is really a cult. Already, Hollywood and Bollywood are creating their own remakes of this film, although they are unlikely to surpass the original.
Going to the bathhouse before the New Year is a good tradition, but this time Zhenya and his friends pretty much drank and, due to a misunderstanding, flew to another city. Having climbed into someone else's apartment and fell asleep, the main character could not even imagine that his life would no longer be the same.
[webnavoz_rating id=88753]Green book
Directed by: Peter Farrelly
Genre: comedy
Year of issue: 2018
This picture can hardly be called New Year's or Christmas, but it fully conveys the corresponding atmosphere. The film stars Vigo Mortensen, who is now one of the most sought-after actors, and boundless kindness and the right message make the tape truly cult.
Frank is forced to look for a part-time job, and now he is a personal driver for a black musician. On the street "sixties" - in the southern states, racism continues to flourish, inherent in the main character. Will Frank be able to overcome prejudice, fulfill the contract and return home by Christmas?
[webnavoz_rating id=88755]Gentlemen of Fortune
Director: Alexander Sery
Genre: comedy
Year of issue: 1971
The leader of our rating and audience sympathy is the classic of Soviet cinema, "Gentlemen of Fortune". Leonov, Vitsin, Kramarov could make almost any film a masterpiece, and here the original script helped, which is still breathtaking today. The adventures of escaped prisoners before the New Year is a hilarious comedy, not without morality.
The kindergarten teacher will have to establish contacts with the accomplices of the double-criminal in order to return the historical value to the museum. Only now, Eugene is too soft a person and has no idea how to communicate with his new wards.
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